How to Choose Ceiling Light and Recessed Light

What are the benefits of LED lights? How should I choose? The designer will explain it to you one by one. At the same time, it also reminds everyone that if you want to compare the life of various light bulbs, you should calculate it by “time in real use” or “switching times”. In order to compare prices, it is necessary to use the “same space usage area” as the benchmark.

Advantages of LED Lights

There are many advantages to choose LED lamps for interior decoration.

five advantages!

LED lights are more energy-efficient than traditional energy-saving bulbs, and they will not overheat, even if you turn on the lights indoors in summer, you will not feel stuffy.

Generally, fluorescent lamps have ultraviolet rays, and prolonged exposure will make the skin darker, aging, and easily lead to the accumulation of mosquitoes. LED lights do not have such troubles.

High-quality LED lamps will completely filter out the blue light in the light by coating with excellent fluorescent agent, and long-term use is more secure for the eyes.

LED lights have high stability and are not prone to problems such as light decay, flickering or light color change of traditional light bulbs.

Due to the large number of parts in traditional light bulbs, often a small part must be replaced as a whole, and the average life of each light bulb is only one to two years. Under normal conditions of use, LED lights can last for about five to six years, making them more durable than traditional light bulbs.

 

Do You Understand the Basic Signs of the Light Bulb?

When purchasing light bulbs, you should first identify the certification mark and inspection certificate number. Marks and license numbers are clearly marked to be regarded as truly certified safety light bulbs.

In addition, the package will also have watts (W), lumens (lm), voltage (V), color temperature (K), light decay speed (F) and other values. Among them, the watts representing power consumption. The lumens representing brightness. And the color temperature that affects the style the most need to be confirmed first.

Special reminder: the higher the wattage, the more power consumption. The higher the lumen number, the brighter the lamp. And the higher the color temperature, the whiter the lamp color (about 5000K is the color of sunlight).

Before Purchasing LED Lights, Confirm the Space Size, Height and Style

Different space environments have different light requirements. First of all, you should choose the required brightness and number of bulbs based on the size of the area. If the interior space is particularly high, this condition should also be taken into account.

Next is to consider the space style and use function. In terms of style, warm yellow light can be used in the living room, bedroom and dining table that need to create a warm atmosphere. And white light can be used in a clear and bright work space.

It should be emphasized that there is no certain specification for the selection of lamps. For example, in Europe, multiple standing lamps and corner lamps are often used to replace ceiling lamps in indoor spaces. On the contrary, in Asia, most families still prefer the bright feeling of the whole house, so the ceiling lights are still the main focus. It is recommended that you choose according to your personal habits and needs.

Flexibly mix and match lamps with different characteristics in the space

 

Commonly used lamps at home can be roughly divided into four types: ceiling lamps, wall lamps, laminate lamps, and reading lamps. Each has different characteristics and can be used flexibly according to the needs of the environment.

Basically, a variety of light sources can be mixed and matched in a space to increase the functionality of use. For example, at the dining table, you can install a small lamp with an accent light and a small light at the same time. When the whole family has dinner together, you can turn on the bright light. At night, when you drink a little wine before going to bed, you can switch to accent lighting. And use the lighting to create a situation that matches the taste.

Ceiling light

Like a big disc hanging directly from the ceiling. There are also many specially shaped lamp holders available on the market to match the decor.

Downlight

The installation of recessed lamps requires woodwork and ceilings. They are mostly used as mood lamps for regional accent lighting. And are often used to illuminate the main wall or paintings.

Laminate lights

The installation of laminate lamps also requires woodwork. Although it is more troublesome, the advantage is that the lamps can be hidden. That makes the space more concise and neat. And the light source of the laminate light is even, scattered and soft. And it can be installed in the center or corner.

reading light

Because of the strong functional requirements, the choice of the brand of the bulb is very important. In addition, the designer also reminded that if you want to install a reading lamp on the bedside, remember to choose a style that is locked on the wall but has an arm bracket to extend the lamp. Avoid the light coming out directly from the wall. It is easy to be blocked by pillows, bed boards or your own body, and the effect is not good.

 

Using Special Lamps to Enhance the Use Function

In addition to the common lamps and lanterns currently on the market, many major brands have also launched lamps for special situations. For example, a light bulb that can be wirelessly controlled by a mobile phone can change three colors with one light. And simply switch it on/off, you can immediately choose the light that meets the current needs. Or the ultra-thin LED laminate light, with a thickness of only 0.5 cm, can be directly pasted under the laminate, bedside or under the countertop cabinet, which does not take up space and can meet the light needs of small areas. These lamps that emphasize the use of functions are good home choices that make life more convenient and interesting.