When it comes to light sources, we differentiate between:
- General lighting for general room lighting
- Zone lighting for the targeted illumination of a desk, for example
- Accent lighting for the decorative design of a room, e.g. Illuminated figures or LED strips
The objective of good lighting design is to provide each space with sufficient lighting to be able to properly perform the visual tasks practised there. Visual tasks span from simple orientation to working with documents with small print or to sewing in the lounge.
The living room
General lighting is normally provided by shining ceiling lights or several wall lights. Zone lighting can be created with uplighters near armchairs or arc lamps by the sofa. You can create wonderful light accents with LED strips, which you can even control via your smartphone.
The dining room
General lighting tends to be provided by wall lights. The central space in the room is reserved for a hanging light over the dining table. This provides lovely zone lighting for the dining table. You can also use LED strips in the dresser to add some more dramatic lighting to the room.
The kitchen
It is normally ceiling lights and often downlights or recessed spotlights that provide good general lighting in the kitchen. These need to be combined with good zone lighting above work surfaces and below the kitchen cupboards. It is normally under-cabinet lights and furniture lights that are used here. Accent lighting is rarely used in the kitchen.
The bedroom
Ceiling lights with fabric lampshades are often used to provide cosy room lighting in the bedroom. Area lighting can play a key role when reading at night through the use of a bedside table lamp. Examples of popular accent lighting for bedrooms include decorative, illuminating lettering placed on a small cupboard.