How to Choose Your Lighting Wisely?

It seems logical that placing a light source in a room would be beneficial. However, the result is not always what one expects.

To light your living room effectively, consider these tips:

• Take into account the number of light bulbs and their light output (in lumens rather than watts).
• Think about the distance between the lamps and the essential elements of the room (this affects the amount of light received).
• The color and reflectivity of surfaces play a role (dark colors absorb light, while light ones reflect it better).
• Choose the type of bulb and its color temperature carefully (warm bulbs lean toward yellow, cool ones toward blue or white).
• The use of lampshades influences the diffusion of light.
• The direction of the light depends largely on the design of the lampshade.
• Maximize natural light by moving furniture that blocks windows, and ensure you have sufficient lighting at night.
• Light effects, such as reflections or shadows, can become decorative elements.
• The color of the lampshade modifies the tint of the light in the room. For pure light, opt for full-spectrum lamps that are not altered by the lampshade.
• Be careful with low-power lighting fixtures. Some are more decorative than effective for illuminating a space, unless that is the intended effect.