5 common lighting mistakes you should avoid
The lighting of our homes is a fundamental point and plays an extremely important role in our daily lives. However, as in all areas, it is common to make some mistakes that can harm the design and functionality of the space. In today's article we are going to cover 5 common mistakes that you should avoid.
1. Use only one type of lighting
There are 3 categories of lighting, ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. However, all too often people choose to use just one of these three types of lighting. This makes the division feel basic and can cause other upsets as well. For example, if you only use ambient lighting in your room, it can look like a commercial space or even an industrial area. It is important to combine ambient lighting with the others, in order to create complete, multi-dimensional spaces with a pleasant atmosphere for everyone.
2. Choose the inappropriate color temperature for the functionality of the environment
One of the most important questions you should ask while planning your home lighting is the color temperature to use in each space. A warmer color temperature produces a more yellowish or even orange-colored light, ideal for cozy environments that invite relaxation, such as your living room and bedrooms. A cooler color temperature has a more bluish tone of light, perfect for places that need a lot of light, such as the kitchen, bathroom or even the office.
3. Select a fixture that is inappropriately sized for the space
When you don't spend enough time planning your lighting this mistake is quite common. The dimension of the luminaire plays an essential role not only in the lighting that will effectively add to the space, but also in the overall visual effect of the room. For example, if you choose a pendant light that is too small to light a kitchen island, not only will you not have enough light for the area, but it will look disproportionate to the place you want to light. On the other hand, if you choose a giant lamp and place it next to a reading area, a chair or a sofa, it will give off excessive light and disrespect the proportions of the room. Always check the real dimensions of the part and how it will fit into your real space before purchasing any equipment.
4. Mixing too different lighting styles in the same room
Decorative environments must be planned with their own and common visual identity and language, so luminaires placed in a room must follow the same line and respect the environment in question. Mixing styles that are too different can cause a feeling of confusion and lack of planning. It is important to maintain a balance between the styles of light fixtures selected for the rooms in your home.
5. Not considering energy consumption
When installing a multitude of luminaires in your home, you need to think about energy consumption. High energy consumption can significantly increase your costs and negatively affect the environment. That's why energy consumption must be considered for every light fixture chosen for your home. To reduce energy consumption, opt for LED technology, which reduces energy consumption costs and generates less heat, which results in a reduction in air conditioning bills. There are many ways to reduce energy consumption. You can install dimmers to allow for dimming of light levels or removing unnecessary light bulbs and maximizing available natural daylight.
Want to make sure you don't make any of these mistakes when choosing lighting for your home? Then a lighting study is your ideal partner! Did you know that Tromilux has a specialized team that can help you define the best lighting for each room in your home, taking into account its function and characteristics? Contact us!
1. Use only one type of lighting
There are 3 categories of lighting, ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. However, all too often people choose to use just one of these three types of lighting. This makes the division feel basic and can cause other upsets as well. For example, if you only use ambient lighting in your room, it can look like a commercial space or even an industrial area. It is important to combine ambient lighting with the others, in order to create complete, multi-dimensional spaces with a pleasant atmosphere for everyone.
2. Choose the inappropriate color temperature for the functionality of the environment
One of the most important questions you should ask while planning your home lighting is the color temperature to use in each space. A warmer color temperature produces a more yellowish or even orange-colored light, ideal for cozy environments that invite relaxation, such as your living room and bedrooms. A cooler color temperature has a more bluish tone of light, perfect for places that need a lot of light, such as the kitchen, bathroom or even the office.
3. Select a fixture that is inappropriately sized for the space
When you don't spend enough time planning your lighting this mistake is quite common. The dimension of the luminaire plays an essential role not only in the lighting that will effectively add to the space, but also in the overall visual effect of the room. For example, if you choose a pendant light that is too small to light a kitchen island, not only will you not have enough light for the area, but it will look disproportionate to the place you want to light. On the other hand, if you choose a giant lamp and place it next to a reading area, a chair or a sofa, it will give off excessive light and disrespect the proportions of the room. Always check the real dimensions of the part and how it will fit into your real space before purchasing any equipment.
4. Mixing too different lighting styles in the same room
Decorative environments must be planned with their own and common visual identity and language, so luminaires placed in a room must follow the same line and respect the environment in question. Mixing styles that are too different can cause a feeling of confusion and lack of planning. It is important to maintain a balance between the styles of light fixtures selected for the rooms in your home.
5. Not considering energy consumption
When installing a multitude of luminaires in your home, you need to think about energy consumption. High energy consumption can significantly increase your costs and negatively affect the environment. That's why energy consumption must be considered for every light fixture chosen for your home. To reduce energy consumption, opt for LED technology, which reduces energy consumption costs and generates less heat, which results in a reduction in air conditioning bills. There are many ways to reduce energy consumption. You can install dimmers to allow for dimming of light levels or removing unnecessary light bulbs and maximizing available natural daylight.
Want to make sure you don't make any of these mistakes when choosing lighting for your home? Then a lighting study is your ideal partner! Did you know that Tromilux has a specialized team that can help you define the best lighting for each room in your home, taking into account its function and characteristics? Contact us!