Lighting In Interior Design

Facts about Lighting….. Lighting manipulates the mood or feeling of any interior Lighting can alter responses from the mind and body Lighting is considered artistic: decorative, dramatic Cool light: gives off a bluish cast Warm light: gives of an orange-yellow cast

Sources of light in a building….. Natural Artificial light: Incandescent Halogen Florescent LED – light emitting diode

Natural Light Light provided by sun, moon, and fire First light source to consider Sunlight that enters the house through windows, doors, skylights, etc. Makes colors richer and brighter Healthy, cheerful light for living North or East exposure—Cool, bluish cast South or West exposure—Warm, orange tones

Incandescent Light Gives a yellow glow to rooms Uses more energy than other lighting types

Halogen Lighting Expensive but long-lasting Bright, white light Most like sunlight Very hot bulbs

Fluorescent Lighting Gives diffused, shadowless light Initially cost more Lasts up to ten times longer than an incandescent bulb. Colored Florescent Light: Neon signs

LED Lighting Expensive Lasts up to 25 years No heat Consume less energy

Uses of artificial light: General Provides enough light so you can see everything in the room Task Focus light on the area where it is most needed Used for close-up activities Accent/Decorative Provides a concentrated beam of light that focuses on a particular object or area

Lighting Fixtures Ceiling : Lights mounted on the ceiling including surface mounted, semi- surface mounted, pendants, and chandeliers.

Lighting Fixtures Cove: A light placed just below the ceiling with a board or deflector beneath it

Lighting Fixtures Portable: Lights that can be moved such as lamps or clip on lights

Lighting Fixtures Recessed: Light fixtures hidden in the ceiling such as can lights or eyeball lights

Lighting Fixtures Strip: A series of bulbs mounted together in a line

Lighting Fixtures Wall: Lights mounted on the wall such as sconces

Planning Interior/Exterior Lighting You should be able to… Light your way as you go room to room Switch lights on/off at each doorway Turn on stairway lighting as you go up or down stairs Light the entrance as you enter Control outdoor lighting from the house Control outside lighting from inside the house Meet all building codes Avoid a circuit overload

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