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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
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Gone are those days when fixtures in lighting are always the floor lamps that come with a shade and a standard base. Lighting fixtures have definitely evolved into the more beautiful, exceptional statement pieces that they are now.
Statement lights now come with color-changing abilities. Some even make use of the inverter technology, still others come in various designs, shapes, colors, materials, and whatnot.
Whether you want lighting fixtures that are standing or hanging, there are now many choices with regard to the statement that you would want to project through lighting. First, though, you need to consider a few things so that you are ascertained that the lighting fixture you invest in will fit a room in your home.
Establish a Lighting Plan
This can take as much as eight weeks to prepare. Since you’re trying to make a lasting statement through lighting, then you must be ready to spend a little more time in planning your lighting scheme.
Choose from a variety of fixtures – you will see a lot. And just like good food, quality lighting can take time to choose and eventually ship. Your choices will be greater when you plan eight weeks ahead rather than just three weeks.
That extra time will also help buffer tasks such as shipping and the installation.
Not Just Pretty
There isn’t a single design that can be referred to as the perfect lighting fixture for your home. You need to assess what you want, what works perfectly for your room, and what your budget can buy.
Remember, though, that lighting has a profound effect on what you feel as well as how you behave so be sure to choose wisely. Don’t buy a fixture just because it looked pretty inside the showroom. Consider effects such as how it will enhance (or destroy) your interior design. This fixture needs to be cohesive with the rest of your design elements.
Find a lighting budget that will satiate your functional and aesthetic lighting needs.
Talk to a Lighting Specialist
Most interior designers have lighting partners or they can at least refer you to one whom they trust. This professional is not just an electrician who can repair lighting fixtures or restore them. He is someone who is comfortable in working with and setting up lighting systems. He is also the one that you would call when it’s time to maintain the lights in your home.
This specialist must also comprehend how the lighting system will work with the rest of the design elements in your home.
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Do Layer
Layering your lights is an approach that’s highly fashionable, after all, supermodels do layer their wardrobe.
Lighting needs to change as you progress through the day and as you do different activities. The lighting that you require when you are working on your assignment should not be the same light that you would use when it’s time to celebrate your wedding anniversary with a romantic, candlelit dinner.
Always think of lighting with regard to spatial organization which is divided into – ground lighting, mid-range lighting, and ceiling lights.
Ceiling Information
Before you even go out and choose fixtures, why not define the style of your ceiling first. Measure the ceiling height and determine the materials used to reinforce your ceiling. Find out also if you have ceiling insulation.
Know Your Lamp Options
This is no longer the time of Thomas Alba Edison. You now have more choices so go ahead and pick your lamp based on its efficiency, aesthetics, and function.
Incandescent lights offer warmer, broader spectrum though they gobble up electricity. Halogen is also an incandescent bulb which renders the true colors of things. This is why it is used to illuminate artworks.
Fluorescent lighting, on the other hand, makes use of electricity to stimulate mercury vapor. LED or light-emitting diode lamps offer longer service lives and are also energy efficient.
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Monday, October 17th, 2016
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Great design is not all about the kind of lighting that you choose. It is also about you considering the function for the space and then its lighting needs. For instance, kitchens and bathrooms need to be well-lit. Make sure that you use task lighting in the busiest rooms, after all, there is nothing worse than prepping dinner then you end up not seeing what you’re chopping. Incorrect lighting placement can put shadows on the busiest work spaces. This is why you need to have an efficient lighting plan.
Outdoor Lighting Types
Outdoor lighting is more complex to plan for because you are essentially extending the garden after sundown. Well-chosen lighting fixtures can also become wonderful security measures.
There are various lighting types to choose from but most fit into these two categories – accent and task lighting. The former draws attention to the areas that you want to showcase like sculpture and trees. This kind of lighting will also take the eyes away from eyesores such as the garden shed or clotheslines.
Task lighting, on the other hand, refers to practical lighting for your landscape. You could use this when you want to prepare food outdoors. This is also a kind of security and decorative lighting.
You now need to choose between halogen and LED (light emitting diode) lights for your outdoor paradise. Halogen lighting is the traditional landscape lights. These emit a yellow light, hence, they use up more energy than LED lighting. Halogen is a good way to romanticize the outdoors.
LEDs have a whiter light which will show the actual color of the landscape. They are also cost effective.
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Lighting Designs
There is an endless array of lighting designs to choose from. The main designs are – uplighting, downlighting, spotlights, surface lights, path lights, and wall lighting.
Uplighting is directed upwards since it is used to feature landscape wonders such as fountains and trees. Downlighting is positioned downwards such as fixtures found on the carport roof.
Spotlights are bright lights that are often aimed at particular features such as a sculpture, tree or any beautiful water feature. Surface lighting is built into step surfaces, decks and walls. This is the lighting that you need to enhance security in your home.
Path lighting can be placed on intervals on the walkway or pathway. Their function is pretty simple – so you won’t trip as you walk at night. Lastly, wall lighting is that flat panel that is built into your walls. It illuminates the feature wall and can even highlight the boundary for security measure.
Power Sources
There are often two power sources to choose from – solar or mains power. Solar energy is the best kind of energy source if you are environmentally-conscious. It is a renewable energy source which means you can recharge the batteries during the day and use them during the night.
You can say goodbye to unsightly cables if you choose to use solar-powered outdoor lights. These may not be as bright as electric lights, though, so make sure to weigh your options before you jump on the bandwagon.
If you pick electricity as your energy source, then you are going to need a transformer. This will act like a power board where the lights and power point are plugged in. Ask a professional electrician about the number of lights that are allowed to be assigned to one transformer. It is probable that you would need more than one transformer for your outdoor lighting.
Electrical lights require cables and wiring. You can do the installation yourself so long as you would just use a 12-volt transformer.
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