Lighting makes the home warmer. A brief discussion on the impact of indoor lighting on the family atmosphere

"The warmth of home comes not only from hugs, but also from lights."
A lamp or a piece of light can make the space have a story

Have you ever had this feeling? The same space has a completely different atmosphere under different lighting. Warmth, calmness, relaxation, focus... light, like an invisible magician, silently influences our emotions and the rhythm of life. This article will give you a preliminary understanding of the magic of interior lighting from a designer's perspective.

The following are divided into six small points

1. Why lighting is the soul of the home

2. How does color temperature affect mood? Recommendations for using different color temperatures

3. Where is the best place to place different lamps?

4. Single Light vs. Multiple Lights

5. How to match lighting for each space?

6. Conclusion: Light up every corner of your home

1. Why is light the soul of a home?

In the eyes of designers, lighting design often has a greater impact on the "feeling of home" than furniture and layout. It's not that furniture and layout are not important, but that lighting is more efficient in creating an atmosphere. Lighting can magnify the sense of space and reduce the sense of distance. It can make people concentrate and relax. A home without lighting, no matter how beautifully decorated, may be boring to live in and the atmosphere will be gone.

2. How does color temperature affect emotions? Recommendations for using different color temperatures

Color temperature is the emotional code of light. Choosing the right color temperature will instantly upgrade the feeling of the space!

• 2700K–3000K (warm white light)
  Situation: bedroom, living room, dining table Feeling: warm, intimate, relaxing

• 3500K–4000K (neutral white light)
  Situation: kitchen, bathroom, work area Feeling: natural, comfortable and a little fresh

• 5000K–6500K (cold white light)
  Situation: study, office, basement Feeling: clear, refreshing, efficiency improvement

✅ Tip: Prolonged exposure to cold white light at night can easily affect sleep, so it is better to use warm light in the space before going to bed!

3. Where is the best place to place different lamps?

Each lamp exists to "speak" for the space:

• Chandelier : The focal point of the space, suitable for the living room, directly above the dining table, or above the bedside table. Lowering the chandelier appropriately can also help enlarge the space.

• Table lamp/floor lamp : Local lighting is more suitable for concentration, and it is your best partner in serious mode. It is suitable for desks, bedsides, and sofas.

• Wall lamp : A must-have for corridors and entrances, low-key but extremely important.

• Track lights/spotlights : Used to emphasize paintings and display your favorite collections, they are the best choice to focus people's attention on what you want them to see.

• Floor lamp/atmosphere lamp : a little trick to make the space more layered!

4. Single lamp vs. multiple lamps: a comprehensive analysis of atmosphere and function

If you are wondering whether to install a ceiling lamp or a traditional chandelier, or to use multiple lamps such as spotlights, chandeliers, recessed lights, etc., we can help you sort it out at once!

✨ Difference in atmosphere

• Single light source :
  The space is clean and neat, and one headlight can solve all lighting needs, but it is easy to appear monotonous, without layers, and prone to blind spots.

• Multiple Light Sources :
  The layers are clear, and the atmosphere can be changed according to needs, making the space more emotional, and partially lighting the space, so that you don't have to worry about not having lights when you need them.

5. What kind of lighting should be matched for each space?

Want every corner to be just right? The following matching list makes it easy for you to do it!

• Living room <br data-start="1656" data-end="1659">Main light (3000K warm light) + floor lamp/wall lamp (auxiliary neutral light) + small rechargeable table lamp ➔ Bright and open during the day, soft and relaxing at night

• Bedroom <br data-start="1716" data-end="1719">Ceiling lamp (2700K warm light) + bedside table lamp/chandelier + desk lamp ➔ No glare when reading or resting before going to bed

• Dining room <br data-start="1769" data-end="1772">Chandelier above the dining table (2700K warm white light)
  ➔ Create a warm dining atmosphere, and take good photos of the food you have worked so hard to cook

• Study <br data-start="1816" data-end="1819">Main light (4000K neutral light) + desk lamp (5000K cool white light)
  ➔ Focus on work and read clearly

• Bathroom <br data-start="1875" data-end="1878">Main light (4000K neutral white light) + mirror light
  ➔ Natural lighting without blind spots, making it easier to take care of yourself

Conclusion: The light of your home needs to be designed carefully

Whether it is a warm little lamp or the layers of light and shadow interwoven by multiple lamps, each ray of light is the emotional code of home. Don’t underestimate the power of lighting, if designed well, it can become your reason to come home every day.

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