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Lighting as an important aspect of home improvement

In the lighting of the apartment, a lot of device and technology options are used. For example, the number of lighting systems in the living room varies from 3-12, in the kitchen 3-9, including a group of fixtures built into the storage system and decorative lighting.

Types of artificial lighting systems

There are 2 main types of light interior decoration:
  • general lighting. The light source provides uniform illumination of the entire area of ​​space.Most often, a ceiling lamp in the form of a chandelier is used;
  • local lighting. The lamp provides local illumination of a certain surface, for example, a dining table, a working area, a niche in the wall.
In a high-quality lighting system, both types are combined and an emergency network of battery-powered light sources is installed in critical areas - in the zone of stairs, at the doors.

Varieties of fixtures by design and installation location

The following categories of fixtures are used depending on the functional purpose of the room in the interior design. Ceiling:
  • hanging devices - chandeliers. The design is suspended from the base using a flexible or rigid mounting system;
  • built-in instrument options - point sources. Apply in arrangement of stretch and false ceilings;
  • overhead analogues of ceiling lights - options for chandeliers and point devices. Products are in demand in the design of monolithic foundations.
Wall mounted:
  • sconces - a device of local light. Set near the reading place, in the zone for passive leisure, at the dressing table;
  • night lights with a minimum power of the muffled spectrum;
  • luminescent lamps - a linear group is in demand in the system of illumination of paintings, design solutions, art compositions.
Floor - floor lamps of various configurations. Table - lamps for the working area. A separate category of interior lighting devices is the lighting system for floor skirtings.

Varieties of light sources

The catalog of current offers includes the following types of devices:
  • incandescent lamps - have a spectrum that is comfortable for vision. An option that is disadvantageous in terms of savings, since only 10% of the power of the device is spent for its intended purpose, the main part is converted into a heat resource;
  • fluorescent lamps - a progressive type of device, do not emit heat, an excellent alternative to devices with a filament. The modern generation of energy-saving luminescent products has improved characteristics, the lamp does not make a hum during operation, provides comfortable lighting;
  • halogen lamps - a source of characteristic directional light, an excellent version of the device for highlighting selected areas, key interior elements;
  • optical fibers - only the ends emit light; they are used together with nozzles for fantastic lighting effects;
  • LEDs - are highly durable, do not heat up, are in demand as decorative lighting. LEDs are able to work 80 times longer compared to incandescent lamps.
Duralight - light cords based on LEDs - are widely used both in interior lighting and in exterior.

Types of lighting systems by functionality

The following main categories of devices are distinguished:
  • stationary system - built-in ceiling and wall lines of spotlights for lighting niches or individual elements of decor, built-in illumination of floor skirting boards;
  • Track system on the busbar - directional light is provided by spotlights on a twisting basis.
When planning a lighting system for a space, keep in mind that ascending and descending rays provide expressive design.

Decorative light sources

Popular in the modern interior art objects and functional devices are able to complement the overall lighting system. A brief overview of decorative appliances with integrated lighting:
  • an aquarium in the floor / table version or built into the wall is made out by a group of external and internal lighting;
  • stationary and mobile fireplaces are able to provide space with additional light;
  • fashionable bubble panel with relaxation effect in parallel has the function of a lamp;
  • interior waterfall with a system of LEDs around the perimeter of the frame can significantly increase the intensity of lighting in space;
  • light panels - trendy surroundings of luxurious interiors. The device is equipped with an internal and external LED system. Design options are installed on the wall, in a niche, fixed on a distant portion of the ceiling or low-traffic floor area.
Please note that the presence of reflective planes in the form of mirrors, furniture with a glossy surface, light-colored textiles enhances the light intensity in the interior. When choosing lighting devices, it is also necessary to take into account the nature of the natural lighting of the room.

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