Recommendations for the arrangement of luminaires

Kitchen

  • In the kitchen, the correct arrangement of luminaires is particularly important, since action in this room takes place in several areas.
  • Lighting must be sufficiently bright and focused on working surfaces. One of the solutions is the placement of lighting under cabinets hanging above the working surface.
  • It is important that the light source is not located behind the person’s back, as it may cast a shadow on the working surface.

Bedroom

  • In the bedroom, you need to choose dimmed central lighting and additional luminaires for certain zones.
  • The light from the luminaire on the ceiling disperses light in all directions and therefore does not look so bright.
  • Brighter lighting can be selected for the wardrobe, dressing table and reading.
  • The bedside lamp with an adjustable flux of light will be comfortable for reading and will not disturb the person sleeping near you. Since we are staying in the bedroom in the morning and evening, it is recommended that we choose warm white light bulbs for this room (2700-3000 K), which will allow the body to wake up slowly and create a relaxing mood in the evening.

Bathroom

  • Due to increased humidity, it is recommended to select lamps with closed shades.
  • It is desirable to illuminate the mirror separately, preferably from the top and sides.
  • If the toilet is combined with the bathroom and the family is large, then the lighting is likely to be frequently switched on and off. In such cases, you can consider installation of a motion sensor and select bulbs with higher switching capacity.
  • If a bath is planned to be constructed/installed, it is recommended that relaxing lighting be provided with a warmer light colour and a lower light intensity.
  • In the bathroom, it is recommended that you select white lamps (3200-4000 K) that will cheer up and allow you to prepare for a fruitful day. On the other hand, if you want to create two different moods in the bathroom, it is recommended that you choose bulbs that can be switched with a regular switch – suitable for relaxing evening rituals.

Living room

  • Lighting must be designed at several levels and with the possibility to adjust its intensity.  This will make it easy to do all the usual things – watch favourite TV shows, read books, work, play table games, etc.
  • The farther the luminaire is from the floor or tabletop, the more the light emitted by the bulb disperses. Therefore, rooms with high ceilings require a light source with higher intensity/flux or more lumen.
  • In the living room, it is recommended to select bulbs with warm white light (2700-3000 K) and to install lighting intensity regulators or dimmers.

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