How to light a room

We have all walked into a room and marveled at how the light was being cast. When lighting is don well you hardly notice it, its subtle and unobtrusive. If a room is lit correctly everyone and everything inside it looks their best. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Lightspot specializes in just the right light fixtures to help you achieve this effect.

Carefully considered bulbs and light fixtures create an inviting environment inside a room that encourages people to spend time there. One of the biggest mistake is garish, harsh bright lighting. The last thing you want is for a person to feel like they're walking into an institute or operating theater. Here are a few tips to help strike the right balance:

Localize your light source.

It inst necessary to light the entire space. Rather include multiple source of light that are layers to blend and mix together. Determine the best position for a light source then diffuse it by using something like a lampshade. Also experiment with different wattage bulbs to determine their effect.

Add a dimmer switch.

Most homes make use of the same room for many purposes. Because of this a dimmers are crucial. Dimmers in light fixtures allow for flexibility. The light in a room can be adjusted to the mood or occasion called for and they also save energy. Consider a dimmer for every overhead light source.

Choose the lighting fixtures.

Fluorescent tubes should be avoided at all costs as they tend to off-set colours and can fatigue eyes after prolonged exposure. Compact fluorescent light bulbs or CFL's are a great option and so are LED's bulbs but they do come with a price tag.

Consider the function of the room.

What is the purpose of the room? Why are you lighting it? Cooking? Watching television? Doing homework? In the dining room, an overhead light with a dimmer works best. Kitchen lighting is more complex. Determine where work areas are and light them directly.

In living rooms, use a combination of floor lamps, table lamps, and down-lights (recessed or track lighting). Bathrooms are trickier. Some say to go the clinical route—the brighter the better—especially at the vanity. But others prefer a softer glow from dimmable sources.

At lightspot you will find a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures to suit any need. From practical to fashionable lighting – we’ve got it all and the advice to go with it! Contact us on 0861 111 500 or visit or website http://lightspot.co.za/ and lets us help you.

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