Almost all life on planet Earth cannot exist without natural light. And man is no exception. Moreover, we need light even in the dark, for this artificial illuminators were invented - candles, oil and kerosene lamps, and then devices powered by electricity.
It is difficult to imagine at least one interior without lamps. Their function is not only to generate a luminous flux of the necessary brightness and power, but also to create an atmosphere of comfort, which is so necessary for a person for fruitful work and quality rest.
How to choose a lamp? To answer this question, you need to decide on the size and purpose of the room you want to illuminate. It's no secret that the light in the bedroom and in the production hall has different power and colors. This article will tell you how to choose the right lighting fixtures.
Lighting types
Long gone are the days when only one chandelier was used as the main source of light in a room. Now, with the help of illuminators, designers highlight functional areas, emphasize furnishings, create accents and decorate rooms.
For a competent choice of a lighting device, it is worth finding out what type of backlight is needed in each case. So, there are the following types of lighting:
- general - its purpose is to uniformly illuminate the entire room, ceiling lamps in the amount of one or several pieces usually do a good job with this role, more often a hanging chandelier is used for this purpose;
- local - with the help of such lighting, designers often zone the space, lighting devices installed in several parts of the room with different intensity and color of the light flux divide it into two or more functional zones;
- working - it should not be confused with industrial lighting used at production facilities, working light sources are designed to work effectively, for example, on a computer or at a sewing machine, most often used for this purpose table lamp or floor with adjustable lamp tilt angle, to illuminate the working kitchen surface are used recessed luminaires;
- accent - such lighting is used to emphasize some interior items, as well as for easy orientation in the space of the house, it is often used to illuminate corridors or stairs, for this the best choice is Wall light or a sconce used as a night light;
- decorative - often such lighting is not mounted for a long time, but is an addition to the festive decoration of the room, for example, for the New Year and Christmas, however, decorative lighting is also widely used to emphasize some art objects, mirrors and other catchy interior elements;
- outdoor - it is designed not only to illuminate the house from the outside, but also to give the building a cozy flavor, in this capacity facade or pendant lamps.
Having become acquainted with the main types of lighting, you can proceed to consider the types of lighting fixtures in more detail.
Hanging lamps or chandeliers
They are the main source of general diffused lighting, therefore they are mounted mainly on the ceiling.They are more often used for lighting and decorating overall areas, as they are equipped with several light bulbs and have sufficient power. In modern design, you can often see several hanging models located at different heights in one room at once.
There is an opinion that pendants or ceiling lights look more organic in rooms with high ceilings. However, in this regard, you can hear the objections of some designers who prefer to hang overall chandeliers or shades in relatively small rooms.
Wall lights
They are also called sconces. They are attached to the walls using brackets or special devices located on the rear wall of the product. Equipped with lampshades to create diffused light radiation. They give a directional stream of light that illuminates a small part of the space, so they are rarely used as the main illuminator.
Floor lamps
In another way they are called floor lamps or monopods (tripods). They differ from sconces in the presence of a rigid base that is installed on the floor. The light source itself is located much higher from the floor level on one or more long legs. The lamps in the floor lamp are also covered with lampshades made of various materials.
These devices are well suited for lighting both recreation areas and workplaces. They have one important advantage - they are easy to move around the room, so their purpose is universal.
Table lamps
They are mainly used for directional lighting in the workplace, but they are also used as a night light.
In this case, their lampshade has a different configuration, and the brightness of light radiation is lower.
Recessed light sources
Conventionally, they can be divided into panels, Spotlights and on spots. Their distinguishing feature is the possibility of their installation directly into ceilings, walls, flooring and household items. They are arranged in accordance with various installation and switching schemes.
When choosing a lamp, it is important to focus not only on its appearance and cost, but also take into account the above information. Then your interior will really change and shine in the literal sense.
