Interior lighting where to start?
Creating a beautifully lit space requires the use of layering. There are four types of interior lighting Ambient, Task, Accent and Daylighting.
When designing your interior lighting remember to layer up start with Ambient to distribute an even light through out the space think chandeliers and ceiling fixtures. Then consider task lighting for cooking, writing etc, you could use a beautiful floor lamp or dramatic pendant just remember to choose a fixture that eliminates glare and eye strain. Accent lighting comes next, it creates drama and visual interest use it to focus interest on specific items like your favourite picture, plant, sculpture or architectural feature. Daylighting is achieved through the use of sky lights and windows, there is a current trend to use skylights to create interesting architectural features.
When designing your interior lighting remember to layer up start with Ambient to distribute an even light through out the space think chandeliers and ceiling fixtures. Then consider task lighting for cooking, writing etc, you could use a beautiful floor lamp or dramatic pendant just remember to choose a fixture that eliminates glare and eye strain. Accent lighting comes next, it creates drama and visual interest use it to focus interest on specific items like your favourite picture, plant, sculpture or architectural feature. Daylighting is achieved through the use of sky lights and windows, there is a current trend to use skylights to create interesting architectural features.
Artedomus image used to demonstrate use of Ambient, Task, Accent and Daylighting.
Daylighting using skylights and windows, image found on Pinterest by Feedly.
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