November 25, 2021

The selection of room lights, room light color and lighting planning tips are revealed

Room lamp selection: Wall lamps are a common bedside lamp configuration

The main consideration in choosing room lights is mostly to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. What should you pay attention to when purchasing room lights? How to choose a suitable room light color to enhance the texture of the space? The following will introduce you to the four key points of choosing room lights and room light color lighting configuration:

1. Choice of room lights vs. sky, floor and wall

When choosing room lights, it is recommended to first look at the "sky, floor, and walls" of the room. The sky, floor and walls are the three most commonly seen aspects of interior decoration or light decoration. "Sky" refers to the height of the ceiling; "ground" refers to the space area; "wall" refers to the location of the doors and windows on the wall. Based on this 3 parts to clarify space planning as a basis for evaluation of room lighting selection .

Tips for choosing room lights: It is recommended to look at the ceiling, floor and wall first

▲ The planning and configuration of room lights are based on the ceiling, floor and wall (Picture: Louis Poulsen AJ table lamp / PH 80 standing lamp )

If you choose a chandelier as a room light , the ceiling height must be at least 2.8 meters. If the ceiling height is low, the chandelier cord should be relatively short, otherwise the overall visual beauty will be insufficient. Therefore, when the ceiling height is not enough, ceiling lights are a better alternative.

Selection of room lights: If you choose chandeliers in the room, the ceiling height must be at least 2 meters 8 ▲ If you choose a chandelier as the room light, the ceiling height must be at least 2 meters 8 (Picture: Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke chandelier )

The choice of room lights depends on the ratio of the main light to the space area. A room of about 1.5 square meters can be equipped with a main light with a diameter of 30cm; if the room is 4-5 square meters, it is recommended to configure a main light with a diameter of 50cm . The overall lighting can be configured with other auxiliary light sources according to actual needs.

For wall doors and windows, the lighting configuration will be determined based on whether there are windows in the overall space to introduce natural light sources, whether there are desks and the position of the bed.

Choice of room lights: Lamp placement can be matched with natural light sources

▲ The position of the lamp can be matched with natural light sources (Picture: Louis Poulsen YUH standing lamp )

2. Space block planning and room lights with independent light sources

If you want to return to professional lighting when choosing room lights , you should plan independent light sources according to different space areas and usage scenarios. I believe everyone has a deep memory when they stay in a hotel room. The lighting in the hotel room is independently planned according to different spatial areas. The main lamp, table lamp, standing lamp, and bedside lamp in the room also have their own independent switches. When choosing room lights, plan the lighting configuration according to different space areas so that the light sources will not interfere with each other.

Selection of room lights: planning independent light sources for space blocks

▲ Professional lighting will plan independent light sources according to different areas (Picture: Louis Poulsen VL45 chandelier / VL38 wall lamp / VL 38 standing lamp )

3. Room lighting color

Another important point in the selection of room lights is the color of the room lights , which is commonly known as color temperature. The color temperature of the room light color can refer to the K value of the light bulb. A low K value is a warm color with a yellowish color temperature, while a color temperature with a higher K value is a cool white light. The numerical value of color temperature was first proposed by Kelvin , so it is measured in K. Broadly speaking, the K value range of color temperature ranges from 1,000K to 10,000K or even higher. Color temperatures are generally divided into three types: yellow light (2700-3000K) , white light (4000K) , and natural light/cold white light (5000-6000K and above) .

The color of the room light can be determined based on personal preference for lighting brightness and color temperature.

The choice of room lighting color can be determined based on personal preference for lighting brightness, the purpose of the lighting fixtures, and their location in the space configuration. If you like the light color to be yellowish or red and have a warm atmosphere, you can choose room lights with low color temperature. If you prefer a brighter space, you can choose white light.

4. Space style and visual beauty

The choice of room lights is closely related to the matching of space style. Whether it is simple style, Nordic style or industrial style, choosing room lights of corresponding style and color will definitely create an excellent texture and situational atmosphere for the space.

Selection of room lights: It is recommended to use only one chandelier to avoid visual clutter. ▲ In response to the habit of reading before going to bed, bedside lamps are a necessary lighting fixture in many rooms. In addition to table lamps and wall lamps, you can also choose a small chandelier (Picture: Louis Poulsen PH 5 Mini chandelier )

As for the visual aesthetics, it is best to maintain the principle of a main visual focus for room lights as much as possible to avoid the problem of visual clutter in the space caused by chandelier lines. For example, if you want to use a chandelier as a room light, it is recommended that the number be kept at one. Wall lamps and table lamps can be used as auxiliary light sources in other areas.

Selection of room lights: Make good use of aesthetically designed wall lamps, table lamps, and standing lamps as auxiliary lighting ▲ The plain white space vision, paired with a bright color-hopping table lamp, makes the bedside lamp a visual highlight. (Picture: Louis Poulsen Panthella Mini Table Lamp )

Choice of room lights. Recommended bedside lamps: Louis Poulsen Panthella 320, Panthella Portable ▲ Louis Poulsen Panthella 320 / Panthella Portable portable lightweight table lamp

Although the room is not the largest space in the home, in addition to the main lighting, aesthetically designed wall lamps, table lamps, and standing lamps are used as auxiliary lighting. The lighting function can cleverly create a relaxing scene and set off the mood. The tasteful texture of the space makes the choice of room lights the best installation art in the space.