Lighting arrangements in Interior Designing
Lighting is one of the key elements of Interior Designing. Various types of lights are utilized in different ways to achieve the best out of the space. Here we have listed the different Lighting arrangements in Interior Designing.
General Lighting:
General lighting is the overall lighting that illuminates the entire space. Up-lights and down-lights are the two elements of general lighting.
Up-lights: These lights are pointed in an upward direction, towards the ceiling. Thus the light bounces back, off the ceiling and illuminates the space.
Types of lights used:
- Torchiers
- Wall sconces
Down-lights: Down lights point downwards from the ceiling or wall and illuminate the floor area directly.
Types of lights used:
- Recessed Lights
- Track Lights
Decorative Lighting:
As the name suggests these lights are employed for decorating the house and to create an overall feeling of elegancy or freshness to your home depending on your style.
Types of lights used:
- Chandeliers
- Pendant Lights
Task Lighting:
Task lighting is the one which is used in areas where much focused luminance than the general lighting is needed. Reading area, computer table, chopping area in kitchen, under cabinet areas are few places where task lighting is to be used.
The following lights are used for Task Lighting
- Recessed lights
- Recessed lights with adjustable trim
- Pendant lights
- Table lamps
- Under cabinet strip lights
Accent Lighting:
These lights are employed to highlight the sculptures, paintings, photos, structures etc. Usually these lights are brighter than general lighting. Colored lights are generally used to make these precious objects or building features such as pillars, false ceiling, etc. stand out.
Types of lights used:
- Track lights
- Recessed Lights
When planning for interior designing or renovating your home, consider these lighting arrangements and discuss well before with the interior designer about your thoughts related to the the types of lights to be used. If you are looking for interior designers in Chennai feel free to contact us here.
