Fixtures, lamps, lusters: illumination in different rooms of the house (Part 1)
If the furniture and design define the “face” of the room, illumination gives certain “mood” to it. Dim light in sitting room or bright fixtures in the bedroom are simultaneously insipid and impractical. Certainly, it is difficult to expect, that you will hang up a crystal luster in the bathroom. But in fact illumination of each room has the “small secrets”, which are easy for overlooking. And these omissions will emerge by all means in due course, having an effect on unpleasant feeling of discomfort.
In order to avoid this, let’s recollect once again - in what specific features of illumination of different rooms are.
Vestibule/Hall
In vestibule/hall the soft twilight is quite undesirable. Certainly, it can be present, but at the same time here there should be an opportunity of bright light. It is quite explainable. First of all, the vestibule carries out utilitarian function, and we should not try to get in darkness in a sleeve of a coat or to find a boot. Let alone what to make up lips in twilight - rather not trivial problem. Secondly, the quantity of light in the next premises should be comprisable.
Therefore, if the next room is filled in by the bright sunlight, the vestibule should also be bright. And at last, the vestibule defines the general impression of the apartment/house. Do not transform it into a gloomy corridor of the medieval lock. By means of light it is possible to increase a small premise and to expand narrow one, having made a vestibule cozy and light. Except for the general illumination you may add local illumination. It is obligatory for the zone of the mirror. In order to make the reflection well visible, light should go in regular intervals from the mirror, not creating patches of light and shadows. The best variant is to light up the mirror with two fixtures from both parties approximately at the level of the head. The fixtures can be arranged not only on the wall, but also - on the smooth surface, having received other distribution of light intensity.
Sitting room
If you do not wish to establish a traditional luster in the center of a ceiling, you may use dot fixtures. The fine opportunity for creativity is given with designs on the basis of current carrying trunks. You can change design of illumination under your mood without repair. Except for the general illumination it is necessary to consider local illumination in functional zones. If it is a zone of rest, establish wall fixture. And it is even better to put a floor lamp close to the convenient armchair. It ideally approaches for creation of a cosy atmosphere, unique image, changing surrounding space. In a circle of light you will feel lonely, and nothing can distract you from the book. Do not forget about the desk lamp or the sconce near to the coffee table. It should be bright, in fact embroidery of Gobelin tapestries demands the big pressure of eyes. Fine addition to conveniently located lighting devices is the opportunity to adjust intensity of their light. You should also remember that not less than three light sources with the different intensity, located on different levels are necessary???? for creation of a comfortable and cozy atmosphere in the room.
Kitchen
The general illumination in kitchen can be carried out by means of the pendant fixture which is going down above a dining table. The Light source should be hardly above a level of eyes, not getting directly in them. In any case even if you decide to leave traditional ceiling fixture, the table should be well illuminated. Be not limited to traditional forms and safely experiment. Fixtures should have closed lamp shades so that the light would not fall on your face.
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