Designers do not advise installing uniform lighting in the entire apartment, since the room can lose its contours, become boring. The eyes in such an environment are quickly tired of a lack of stress and contrast. It is better to arrange small islands of light due to its diverse sources. It is also necessary to properly carry out its installation, connection of lighting devices. To do this, it is better to use the help of specialists. The cost of an electrician is usually small, even in Kyiv, electrician services are available to everyone.
The close proximity of light with darkness is associated with nature, creates a good mood, provides comfort and gives the room a light rhythm. For the living room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom you need bright lighting. The bedroom may contain a more muted light source.
You should know that heavy and bulky chandeliers can visually reduce the height of the ceilings. It is better to place the lamp in the corner, and direct the light from it up.
The room is too long harmonized due to light accentination of the most remote wall. But at the same time, other walls are lit evenly. Ceiling lighting visually increases the room, local – reduces.
Lighting has a strong effect on color. When exposed, their shades of fabrics, paints, wallpaper, carpet coatings, all kinds of furniture change their shades. Therefore, samples of these materials before buying are “tested” not only by daytime, but also by artificial lighting. Otherwise, a pleasant blue carpet can turn into an inexpressive gray object in the evening. Special coloristic tables are provided, which display the influence of artificial light on the color scheme.
There is an American and European type of lighting. Americans are considered terrible individualists, and they build all their home lighting on sconces. They almost never have a chandelier. The fullness of the apartment with wall lamps allows the inhabitants of America to save well, since a person can be present only in one specific place. Full light is necessary while receiving guests, which happens infrequently.
The American lighting style makes a dual impression. Local light areas contribute to the psychological division of family members. But each person should have his own microworld, which should be respected. With a European lighting style, chandeliers are widely used. It provides bright front light unifying a family.
Modern rooms are lit by incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, as well as daylight lamps. Most often, interiors use incandescent lamps and halogen lighting devices. Halogen lamps are considered the most economical. At high power, they consume very little energy. However, such lamps need a transformer and are quite expensive. Incandescent lamps are much cheaper, but more energy consumes.