Why does lighting also need design?
Why does lighting need design? Let's start with a simple house. The basic function of a house defines the usage of different spaces inside.
"Isn't lighting just about installing lights?" Yes, this is the thought of countless people; as long as it's bright enough, who needs design? This type of lighting uses the fewest fixtures and tries to achieve the necessary brightness for life in the cheapest way.
So we often see the following type of lighting.
It can indeed provide very uniform light that meets the basic needs of space with the fewest lights, but what is the feeling brought by this lighting situation? Efficient and cheap.
But is that enough? Let's describe it.
Can a ceiling light in the bedroom shining directly at you help you relax?
The bathroom is basically like a public restroom. Why is it hard to see? The light shines from above, creating shadows on the face. Is the light sufficient for makeup or shaving?
The courtyard and entrance don't need to be mentioned; these are usually not considered.
"Let's see how designed lighting can do it."
We will re-arrange the lights in these spaces, attention! Get ready to turn on the lights!
Compared to before, we find different experiences in different spaces, which raises a question: since we care about decoration and furniture, why not care about lighting?
In the bedroom, we arranged light strips that shine onto the ceiling, providing basic brightness for the entire space through indirect lighting via diffuse reflection; a floor lamp provides even light for the entire space, making the light soft.
The human-centered design in the bathroom includes downward lighting for reading, upward indirect lighting for the entire space, and lighting in front of the mirror to illuminate the face.
The study has a floor lamp providing mid-level lighting behind, and a desk lamp on the table.
The dining room has a chandelier that defines the area of the dining table, with the focus on the food.
The living room provides light for display, with a light trough above the TV, offering diffuse reflection light for the entire space.
In the courtyard, floodlights illuminate the trees, making them a sight in the dark.
By utilizing the changes produced by light sources and fixtures, lighting design can create a comfortable and charming visual environment for your space, rather than just being sufficient.
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