Five Lighting Collocation Techniques for Lighting Designers

For a professional lighting designer, the knowledge in lighting design, stage lighting design, interior lighting design, bar lighting design, stage lighting, shopping mall lighting design should have a solid foundation. So for those lighting designers who are just getting started, how should they start?

The following five lighting collocation techniques will take your lighting knowledge to the next level.

 

1. Comfort

Indirect light and warm light are general principles of residential lighting design. In order to make the camp feel soft and comfortable, it is not necessary to turn on all the lights in the room. Sometimes a picture light or a planting light can create the space style you want.

Tip 1: Avoid using too many recessed lights

Many designers like to install a lot of recessed lights in the ceiling, but users will find it too hot and modify BB lights (power saving light balls) after installing them. Too much recessed light space will be very bright, because there are too many bright spots to produce glare. Quartz halogen lights are used for the recessed lights, which are not suitable for illuminating the human body for a long time, and are best used as accent lighting.

Tip 2: Reduce the use of fluorescent lights

Fluorescent lights are usually fluorescent lights that do not light up immediately after being turned on, and take a few seconds to light up. For example, the common light is the standard fluorescent light. The use of such lights in places where switching is frequent is easy to cause wear and tear, so avoid using them.

Secret 3. DIY use of track lights by yourself

General consumers can install cheap track lights by themselves. This light can be equipped with a light source as needed. There are long and short tracks to suit different spaces. However, avoid direct exposure of such light sources to the human body. The ideal is to hit the light on the wall, paintings or potted plants so that the space will appear open.

2. Style

Light has thousands of styles, and the proper use of light will bring people closer to each other.

Tip 1. Choose different lighting according to the occasion

When talking about business, there is its own light source, which can make people concentrate and concentrate on the important things discussed. At this time, it is advisable to turn on all the light sources, which helps to think calmly. When the relationship between the two parties enters the stage of chatting, the indirect light source on the ceiling can be turned off, leaving only a chandelier with a concentrated light source. When the surrounding light dims, people will relax involuntarily. Changes in light indirectly affect people’s mood.

Tip 2. Use indirect light sources more

The use of indirect light sources can avoid glare caused by direct light, so hidden light sources can be placed around the ceiling in the design, and local lighting can be strengthened when reading or using a computer. Indirect lighting is one of the most comfortable and relaxing light sources. Turning on the lights too bright makes you feel tired. The purpose of lighting can be achieved by using indirect light sources for leisure activities at home.

3. A Sense of Nature

Natural light is the most moving, so at the beginning of the design and planning, it is advisable to pay more attention to the introduction of natural light. In addition to basic lighting functions, air convection is also very important in the configuration of indoor light sources.

Tip 1. Introduce outdoor scenery and create light rhythm

When designing, we should pay attention to the feeling of light pouring in, so as to create different natural expressions at home in four seasons. The apartment house can increase the light transmission area and bring the outdoor scenery into the room. Starting from the fundamental problem of lighting, the expression of light and shadow at home can have different expressions no matter day or night.

Secret 2, one light for two purposes

The lighting of the cabinet is not only the lighting of the cabinet, if it can also be used as a walkway light, it will have more functions. When all activity has ceased, this light can be turned on only. When the protagonist of the space is moved from the main light in the living room to this time, the mind will be calm, and there will be one less light in the aisle, which can save electricity.

Secret 3. The secret to making the kitchen brighter and more delicious

Lighting is installed in the kitchen utensils to facilitate cooking and washing. If the kitchen utensils in the home lack lighting facilities, a long light can be installed under the kitchen utensils, and the line can be pulled out by the kitchen range hood.

Fluorescent lights should be avoided in both kitchens and dining rooms. Tungsten filament lights are recommended, and the food will look more delicious.

4. Visual Sense

Secret 1, the use of chandeliers

The restaurant uses chandeliers, which can make food more delicious under short-distance lighting. The choice of chandeliers is based on decorative or special considerations, which can add extra points to the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Secret 2. Use steel wire lights to create a condensing effect

Use steel wire to fix on both sides of the ceiling, and then choose to install different lights or change the angle of lighting on it according to personal preferences. This light arrangement has the qualities of transparency and lightness, and it is suitable for any space.

Tip 3. Choose lights according to your lifestyle

If you want to ask designers to plan home lighting, you must clearly inform the lifestyle and purpose.

5. The Sense of Melody

Secret 1. Use curtains to create rhythm of light and shadow

Although the natural flow of light is beautiful, in the jungle of reinforced concrete, not everything outside the window is satisfactory. At this time, the material of the curtain can be used to shape the change of the indoor light source. The shutters filter out the light layer by layer to create a layered beauty. If white and transparent curtains are used, light can be introduced, and the unpretentious scenery outside the window can be softened by the way.

Secret 2. Change the way of using common recessed lights

Downlights or track lights have the best color rendering, but they can cause stuffiness when used for too long. An alternative is to hide fluorescent tubes in display glass, softening the whitish light through the glass. This method changes the lighting mode of the downlight.