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 ď‚— Gives a yellow glow to rooms ď‚— 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
Shadow
LED Lighting Expensive Lasts up to 25 years No heat Consume less energy
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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 ď‚— Ceiling : Lights mounted on the ceiling including
surface mounted, semi-surface mounted, pendants, and chandeliers.
Lighting Fixtures ď‚— Cove: A light placed just below the ceiling with a
board or deflector beneath it
Lighting Fixtures ď‚— Portable: Lights that can be moved such as lamps or
clip on lights
Lighting Fixtures ď‚— Recessed: Light fixtures hidden in the ceiling such as
can lights or eyeball lights
Lighting Fixtures ď‚— Strip: A series of bulbs mounted together in a line
Lighting Fixtures ď‚— 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
Electrical Symbols on a blueprint….