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Decorative lighting selection

1. Choose a style and style

Firstly, based on your own design style and lighting design scheme, choose the style of the lighting fixtures. First, choose the main light, ceiling light, and chandelier for each room, which are generally used as indoor main lights. Usually, ceiling lights are used for bedrooms, ceiling lights are used for dining rooms, and other corridors and balconies are selected based on floor height. Generally, ceiling lights are used for floors with higher heights, while chandeliers are used for floors with higher heights. There are modern style lamps, European style lamps, Chinese style lamps, neoclassical lamps, and Nordic lamps. Choose lamps that match your own decorative style. Just coordinate the style of the lighting fixtures with the decorative style of the usage space.

2. Choose size and size

Choose the size and size of the lighting fixtures based on the size of the room and the location of their use. A moderate proportion of lamp sizes is sufficient, but there is no standard for this. Depending on different lamp styles and decorative styles, the lamp size can be visually appropriate.

It should be noted that the spotlights installed on the ceiling are embedded and require holes to be made on the ceiling. This size should be consistent with the light holes made on the ceiling. Usually, the size and diameter of the lighting fixtures to be used should be determined when making holes on the ceiling.

If it is a rectangular embedded light fixture, the size also needs to be determined in advance to facilitate carpenters to open holes. Another thing is the light strip. Based on our own lighting design, we communicate with the ceiling master in advance to facilitate the installation position and space. There are also popular line lights that require pre designed dimensions for easy installation.

3. Lamp color

Usually, the color of the lighting fixtures is selected and matched based on the theme color of the room. It can be chosen to be consistent with the main color tone of the room, consistent with the auxiliary color of the room, or coordinated with the color matching of the room. The appearance color of the lighting fixtures should be matched with the main furniture of the room to form a contrasting or unified coordination relationship.

Usually, the color selection of lighting fixtures is relatively light and coordinated with the space. This way, the lighting fixtures are not eye-catching, do not occupy the visual space, and are relatively comfortable. If the color is bright or deep, it can sometimes lead to a suppressed or abrupt feeling.

4. Lighting parameters

Mainly choose the color (color temperature), brightness, and illuminance of the light. Advanced ones also choose color rendering index. Usually, the main choice is the color and brightness of the light, which is how bright the light should be, what color of warm light, white light, and cold light should be.

Light brightness: Generally related to the power (watts) of the light source, the higher the power, the higher the brightness, and the higher the power consumption. Nowadays, more LED lights are used, which have good energy efficiency and high brightness. Usually, the brightness of the lighting is selected based on the size of the room, the location of the lighting source, installation height, and lighting requirements. The current room main lights, some wall lamps, and desk lamps can be adjusted for brightness, with fixed brightness modes: dim, normal, bright, or infinite dimming. The brightness can be freely adjusted between the minimum and maximum brightness of the lighting fixtures.

Usually, the normal brightness of the bedroom room is slightly darker, while the dining room space should be slightly brighter. The corridor and balcony should be moderate and not darker. The lighting in the kitchen and bathroom is slightly brighter, but not too dazzling. Spotlight tube light strip, according to the installation position, is generally used as an auxiliary light source, taking LED as an example, about 1-5 watts is sufficient. A spotlight tube lamp for lighting needs to be around 3-10 watts. Consider both brightness and power consumption.

Light color temperature: warm light, cold light, and white light are three commonly used indoor lights. Generally, restaurants choose white light, warm light, and bedrooms choose warm light. Cold light is generally used in auxiliary lighting, such as light strips and local spotlights. Warm light has strong penetration and is suitable for large spaces that require low brightness. White light has weak penetration but high brightness and is suitable for small spaces that require high brightness. Generally, white light is used in kitchens and bathrooms.

The color temperature of the lighting is selected based on the decoration color of the home. Generally, natural white is chosen for warm color decoration, warm white is chosen for cold color decoration, and cold white is chosen for dark color decoration. The color temperature in the living room is generally around 4000K, in the bedroom it is 2500-3500K, in the study it is around 3000-4000K, in the dining room it is around 3000K, and in the kitchen and bathroom it is around 4000-5000K. You can go to a lighting store to experience color temperature changes.

5. Lamp selection

The selection of lighting fixtures should pay attention to quality. Generally, brand lighting fixtures with reliable quality, such as OPP Lighting, Leishi Lighting, Foshan Lighting, etc. Brand lighting fixtures have better light source quality, but the price is slightly higher. Quality involves the safety, lifespan, and comfort level of lighting fixtures. There are also follow-up installation services and after-sales warranty.

The selection of lighting in the living room is simple and generous, with even brightness, considering the combination with the ceiling shaped furniture design. At the same time, consider post maintenance and do not choose lighting fixtures with complex shapes. Choose pendant lights for higher floors to look good, and choose ceiling lights for higher floors. The lowest point of the lamp should be at least 2.3 meters above the ground.

Dining rooms generally choose chandeliers, which are aesthetically pleasing and elegant. For typical joint dining rooms, the same type of lighting as the living room should be chosen, considering coordination and uniformity. Usually warm white light is used.

Choose a bedroom that is beautiful, warm, and has a quieter appearance. Most people choose ceiling lights, while a few with higher floors choose chandeliers. The lowest point of the lamp should be at least 2 meters away from the bed, otherwise it is easy to bump.

Kitchens and bathrooms generally use embedded ceiling lighting fixtures, integrated lighting fixtures, or spotlights with uniform brightness. Independent area lighting is generally installed in the operating area of the kitchen, and under the hanging cabinet, because the main light will be blocked by the human body, mirror front lights are installed in the bathroom washing area.