lamps can also highlight the advantages and cover up the shortcomings of the space through different lighting techniques, create appropriate situations and atmospheres, and thus affect psychological feelings. Therefore, whether residential or commercial spaces should Choose the right lighting method.
According to the different light angles of lamps, lighting methods can be divided into five lighting methods: direct lighting, semi-direct lighting, indirect lighting, semi-indirect lighting and diffuse lighting. Appropriate use and combination can create rich and varied light and shadow effects for the space, while meeting functional and psychological needs.
Let’s introduce the advantages and disadvantages of the five lighting methods.
Direct lighting
Advantages: The light is concentrated below, and the plane that requires the light source can receive sufficient illumination
Disadvantages: Due to the high brightness, it is easy to form dark contrast, which makes the eyes tired and easy to form glare
Typical lamps: downlights, spotlights, etc. .
Semi-direct lighting
Advantages: Direct lighting, larger lighting range
Disadvantages: The light is mostly concentrated below. Although the space can get a certain illumination, it is easy to produce shadows and dark corners
Typical lamps: chandeliers, floor lamps, etc.
Indirect lighting
Advantages: The light is concentrated above, and the light distribution is suitable for creating an atmosphere
Disadvantages: The brightness is weak. If you want to achieve a certain brightness, you need to configure an auxiliary light source, or increase the number of lamps and bulbs
Typical lamps: light strips , wall lamps, etc.
Semi-indirect lighting
Advantages: The light is concentrated in the upper half, so reflected light will be produced
Disadvantages: Although the lighting range is large, the brightness is weak
Typical lamps: light strips, floor lamps, wall lamps, etc.
Diffused lighting
Advantages: Large lighting range, soft light, less prone to glare
Disadvantages: The brightness is sometimes slightly insufficient
Typical lamps: floodlight chandeliers, lamp tubes, floodlight floor lamps, etc.
Different lighting methods have their advantages and disadvantages. When selecting lamps, you can choose different lamps to match them to achieve different lighting effects.
