Most consumers know that lamps are divided according to installation methods, including ceiling lamps , chandeliers, wall lamps, floor lamps, table lamps, spotlights, downlights, track lights , etc.
But our concept of lamp types is still a bit vague. What type of lamps are best used in different areas? What kind of lights should you choose to create the effect you want for your home?
Well-designed home decoration lighting can add a lot of points to the decoration, and can also create different atmospheres through lighting.
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In general, a good residential lighting design should comply with the four principles of practicality, safety, comfort and energy saving and meet our various visual functional requirements when living at home. Within the field of view, there is appropriate illumination and reasonable brightness distribution.
When decorating, you must not only buy the right lights, but also know how to explain your lighting layout needs, and communicate with the designer or decorator in advance to clearly understand what kind of lighting you want to use to suit what kind of life needs.
Only in this way can we enhance the happiness of life.
A few days ago, the "International Copper Association (China)" organized key decoration companies across the country to fully consult experts in the industry and learn from actual cases of major home decoration companies in the industry to improve the compilation of "Home Basic Wiring Training Materials - 2021 Edition" , gives general suggestions on indoor power distribution decoration.
This article excerpts from the lighting section, combined with netizens’ experience in buying lights, to provide consumers with a reference for decoration lighting design.
can be distinguished according to the bright light source. There are 5 common types: incandescent lamp , tungsten halogen lamp , straight tube fluorescent lamp , compact fluorescent lamp and LED lamp .
For the sake of healthy home lighting, when consumers purchase lighting fixtures for residential use, it is best to meet the following conditions: high light efficiency; long life; dimmable/color-changing/easy to switch; warm-colored light source; highest color rendering index. Well greater than 80.
And be sure to buy lighting products from regular manufacturers.
Netizens have summarized the following points for reference when buying lamps:
. Do not buy lamps with complex styles, which are inconvenient to clean, expensive and easily outdated.
. The most suitable lighting at home is 3-5W per square meter. Different rooms in the home have different lighting requirements, so when buying a lamp, just ask for the wattage of the lamp and it can be adapted to different rooms.
. The lower the color temperature value, the warmer the yellow, and the higher the color temperature, the cooler the white. Choose 4000-5000k for the living room, the whole space will be clear and bright, choose 3000-3500k for the dining room, which will increase people's appetite, choose 2700-3000k for the bedroom, the soft light will help you sleep; choose 5000-6000k for the kitchen, you can see more clearly when washing vegetables and cooking.
. Be sure to buy lamps with good color rendering to see things more realistically.
. You must not buy a lamp with screen flicker, it is very harmful to your eyes.
. It is not recommended to buy iron lamps, as they will easily rust after being used for a long time.
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At present, our home is mainly divided into "direct lighting" and "indirect lighting". The popular understanding is that light does not need to be directly illuminated through other substances, which is direct lighting, and light that needs to be reflected through other media is indirect lighting. illumination.
For areas that need to be bright, such as living rooms, study rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, direct lighting is generally used. Indirect lighting is used in spaces that need lighting to enhance the atmosphere or do not require too strong lighting, such as bedrooms.
Lighting fixtures are divided into the following 5 types:
The first type is direct lighting fixtures , such as ceiling lamps, spotlights, downlights, table lamps, etc.
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According to its light distribution range, it is divided into three types: narrow, medium and wide light distribution, as shown below.
Direct type light distribution
Among these three types of light distribution, the most commonly used in our home lighting is c wide light distribution, also called bat-wing light distribution.
Its maximum light intensity is not under the lamp, but in the direction of 30 degrees away from the plumb line. There is a depression under the lamp, which causes the light intensity in directions above 45 degrees to drop sharply.
This type of lamp has a larger illumination range and does not focus on the lamp to produce a dizzying glare.
Typical direct lamps
The more typical styles of direct lamps can be seen in the picture above. They are commonly used in book/painting rooms, workshops, etc.
The second type is semi-direct lamps , such as chandeliers.
Semi-direct lamp
Semi-direct lamp emits a small amount of light above the lamp to illuminate the ceiling, reducing the strong brightness contrast between the lamp and the ceiling, making the ambient brightness distribution more comfortable. is often used for dining tables, bedside, and chess and card table lighting. wait.
The third type is the fully diffused lamp , the most typical one is the opalescent glass ball lamp.
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This kind of light can be projected in all directions evenly. For the working surface below, the direct use luminous flux rate is low.
Fully diffused lamps
Fully diffused lamps are commonly used in small living rooms, bathrooms, etc.
The fourth type is semi-indirect lamps .
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The open translucent cover lamp above belongs to this category and is mainly used in architectural decorative lighting. Most of the light is directed to the ceiling and upper wall, illuminating the upper wall decoration or ceiling relief decoration.
Semi-indirect lamps
Semi-indirect lamps are often used as wall lamps in tall halls and corridors.
The fifth type is the indirect lamp .
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Throw all the lights on the ceiling (or wall), allowing the ceiling or wall to become a secondary light source, making the indoor light diffused extremely well.
has almost no shadows and light screen reflections, and no direct glare.
Indirect lamps
Indirect lamps are often used in dome lighting, cornice lighting, curtain box lighting, etc. for architectural art lighting. They are often used to create a sense of space in residential decoration.
The little knowledge about lighting fixtures above basically covers the types of lighting fixtures, which allows us to make the choices we want when arranging lighting fixtures at home. It is recommended to collect them and refer to them when decorating and laying out lighting fixtures.
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