Light thoughts

Lamps for different zones: ceiling and wall lamps, lamps, walls, table lamps ... Councils of specialists in creating a light solution

"I am not a wizard, I'm just learning ..." - said a boy from a famous fairy tale. Want to learn how to create wonders? Transform the interior as a magic wand can be done with the help of light! Suggest an actual light solution - of course, real art. But let's see what will be able to do, selecting and combining various lighting devices.

The lighting efficiency is not directly related to the number of light sources. But the more lamps, the wider the possibilities to allocate the objects of the situation and give the room individuality. So that space, forms and textures are better perceived, in the premises should be both brightly illuminated and shaded zones. Optimal solution - scombuling light sources of different types (chandelier, suspended lamps, table lamps, lamps, sconces). It is desirable that they are at different heights. Low floor flooring, illuminating the floor, will attract attention to it, and the backlight of the bookcase will make the design visually easier.

How to start developing a light script? First of all, decide that you will do in this room (cook, read, work on a computer IT.D.), and find places for functional lamps, for example, put a lamp at your favorite chair. Then add lighting devices to distinguish individual objects, and you will create a specific mood. So, the picture, accented with the backlight, can bring an unexpected note. Combine contrasts by adding a source of smooth light covering the entire room. It can be a chandelier with a translucent or light lamp. Inscribe, move the lamps around the room and see how the overall atmosphere changes.

Simple rules of good lighting

The rapid development of technology made it possible to make interior lighting a special design tool. We can now create a semantic center of the room now and split it on the functional areas. The light makes the interior viable, supports the familiar rhythm of the life of the family: work, communication, studies. When developing a light scenario, it is important to use the coverage of three types. Forward, a bright directional light for home affairs and work. It will provide desk lamps and pendant lamps above the table. Sophytes, backlight for paintings and bookcases help to highlight individual items in the interior. Ceiling and wall lamps, sconce and chandeliers give an even background light. In addition, they increase the overall level of illumination.

Anastasia Yurova, IKEA decorator

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1,2,5,7,8.The highlights that give comfortable muffled light will create a soft and relaxing atmosphere that promotes relaxation. Bedroom lamps are suitable for the bedroom (1,2), for the recreation area in the living room - "WEVA" (5) with lampshade of palm tree leaves (price - 3990 rubles), the lighting device of the shag-like shape "Maskros" (7), light Which covers a rather large space and smoothes contrasts between light and shadow, as well as an unusual suspended lamp "Orgel" (8) (price- 1690 rubles). Its maximum height is 2.2m, it will bring soft comfort and charm.

1-4. Aless can become a styrene element or a bright emphasis that gives the interior of the originality. Table lamps "Knubbig" (1,2) (the price - 599rub.) And "strange" (3) are real art objects. Moreover, flexible liners make it easy to adjust the height of the position 36 light sources and change the shape of the lamp "strange" (the price is 2490 rubles). Shade "Braza" (4) (price- 1190 rubles) will provide the ability to update the interior without any problems, it is easy to replace the model of another color and the room will completely transform.

6. Halogenic or fluorescent lamps, directed to work surfaces, facilitates the process of cooking and makes it more secure. Grindtal backlight may consist of one or more sections, which include individually or all at the same time, which allows you to adjust the light level.

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9-11. Using lamps for zoning space- favorite designer reception. Slim desktop lamp on an elegant leg (11) emphasizes the working corner. Included in one zone you can organize comfortable places for several households. Luminaires placed at different height will provide lighting exactly where it is necessary, and one family member will not interfere with another. Due to the adjustable height and the ceiling, the position of which is easy to change, the landsrer "LERSTA" (9) (the price is 699 rubles) creates directional lighting, which is very convenient for reading, because it does not interfere with the shadow of the hands and head. Light of the flooring (10), falling on the chair, not only separates the recreation area, but also emphasizes the form of this object of furniture.

12-16. Approaching local lighting, you should consider several important points. Dining table is a kind of center at home. The size luminaire should be proportional to the table to illuminate its entire surface as the design of "Knappa" (12) (price-1590 rubles). Lamp "Leran" (13) (price- 1790 rubles) is convenient because it creates over a dining table and directed, and scattered lighting at the same time. The suspension length should be selected so that the light does not blind eyes (14). The lamp with directional light (15) should hang over the table at an altitude of 55-60cm. In this case, she will highlight the entire countertop, and the light will not beat the eyes sitting. Over a long table it makes sense to hang several lamps (16). If cold tones predominate in the room, instruments with metal or black lampshairs are suitable for lighting the table.

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17-18.Nizhny light changes the room beyond recognition. For example, a well-selected desktop lamp (17) can be used as a night light or to create a romantic setting. Laconic shape of the Lamp "YUSOS WITH" from stained glass (18) (price- 499rub.) Ideal for living rooms. The light-muted light contributes to the birth of a mysterious, cozy atmosphere. The size of the lamp should be so that it does not look too miniature or too cumbersome on the background of the setting items.

19-20.Goodly lit walls and ceiling visually adjust the size and height of the room. Several diverse lamps in the same zone (system of sofit, 18) give inhomogeneous and interesting lighting, often with different levels of brightness. The lamp (20), which is a sample of functionality and practicality, will allow changing the direction of light by turning the lampshade to any side.