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How to Choose the Right Interior Lighting for Your Space

There is no one-size-fits-all indoor LED lighting lighting fixture. The lights that you choose will be heavily dependent upon the unique factors of your space, including size, decor style and beyond.

When shopping for new modern indoor lighting, you will first need to consider the purpose of the space itself. For example, living rooms and bathrooms are task-heavy areas that present potential risks with moisture. They need brighter, clearer light than, say, a living room or bedroom that is meant to be more inviting and relaxing.

Once you identify your needs, you can consider things like brightness and colour temperature. For mood lighting, opt for 100 to 200 lumens. Task lighting should have between 300 and 500 lumens, while general ambient lighting needs 700 lumens or more.

The colour temperature you choose will depend on the atmosphere you want for your space. Warm white light between 2700K and 3300K is best for cosy, relaxing areas like bedrooms and living rooms. Neutral white light between 3500K and 4000K is best for home offices and kitchens.

Then, you will need to consider the style of the room, as interior lighting design includes more than just the fixtures. Modern homes, for example, need sleek finishes like matte and chrome. Traditional rooms, on the other hand, benefit from timeless materials like brass and crystal.

Inspiration & Indoor Lighting Design Ideas

When you’re considering which direction to take your lighting design, consider some of the more popular indoor lighting ideas as a jumping point.

One of the most visually interesting ways to incorporate lighting into your space is through statement lighting. Adding in vibrant or even oversized designer indoor lighting can create a unique focal point that exudes the personality of the room. Oversized chandeliers and cluster pendants are key here.

No matter what kind of lighting you include, it is important that you layer them. Modern lighting design includes an ambient, task and accent layer that all work together to create a cohesive, well-balanced lighting design. Ambient lights provide the main layer, while task lights offer focused illumination. Accent lights tie it all up by providing highlights and mood lighting.

You can make the room instantly warmer and more cosy by including warm white light colours and mood lighting. Dimmable fixtures, well-placed accent lights and low lumen counts can help you accomplish this.

For rooms that are smaller, opt for interior LED lighting that recesses into the ceiling instead of large statement lights. These will save overhead space while giving the room the appearance of being larger than it is.

Understanding Lighting Key Terms

As you shop for new indoor lighting for house and home, you may encounter some terms that are unfamiliar to you. Get familiar with the most common terms surrounding LED room lighting below.

 

  • LED (light emitting diode) – a kind of semiconductor that shines light as electricity moves through it
  • Lumens (lm) – light measured in brightness, not energy expenditure
  • Watts (W) – the measure of how much energy is put into lighting the bulb
  • Colour temperature (K, Kelvin) – discusses the warmth and coolness of a light, with lower numbers being warmer and higher numbers being cooler
  • Colour rendering index (CRI) – how well a light reflects the true colours of the objects it shines upon
  • Beam angles – how narrow or wide of an angle a light will spread, from narrow 15 degree beams to broad beams 120 degrees and larger
  • IP rating – Ingress protection rating that indicates how well a light resists moisture and debris entry

How to Mix and Match Different Interior Light Fittings

Contemporary indoor lighting can be exciting to work with since there are so many design options and styles to choose from. If you want to mix and match various fixtures into one space, follow the advice below.

Begin with a cohesive home lighting design that will tie it all together. Decide what the main design theme is–modern, traditional, urban, industrial, and so on. Choose two to three finishes that work with those styles.

Then, incorporate them as house interior lighting in various sizes. For example, bringing smaller wall sconces into rooms with oversized pendant lighting in large spaces. In smaller rooms, opt for wall mounted lights and compact or recessed ceiling lights.

Mix in different silhouettes and shapes, including:

  • round and linear: a spherical light hanging above dining tables or kitchen islands
  • geometric and organic: add a square-shaped lamp with a wavy natural material for the shade, such as rattan or cotton

On these lights, be sure the finishes are coordinated. Warm metals like copper, brass and gold work well together. Cooler metals like chrome, black and nickel finishes also mesh perfectly. If you want to mix them but still have a cohesive look, try combinations like matte black and brass, or brushed nickel and aged bronze.

Yes, dimmable interior lighting is made possible through LED fixtures that have dimmer capabilities. Get in touch with our team for details on these lights, as well as pricing.

Yes, our wide range of interior light fixtures come in a number of colour temperatures. We can even custom-make your lighting with the CCT of your choice.

Our residential interior lighting can be customised according to your wishes. Contact our team to discuss your needs so we can do our best to accommodate.

We offer a one to three year guarantee on each product. In the event of a lighting failure, we offer a full replacement upon request.

We do offer discounts based on the volume of the order. Get in touch with our team to get the best prices for your order.

Our long-lasting range of LED lights has a minimum rating of 20,000 hours, so you can trust them to run for years to come.

Interior lighting plays a massive role in the look and feel of your space. By layering accent, ambient and task lighting with proper lumen levels and colour temperatures, you can transform the way your space looks. Above, we have explored different types of interior lighting. We have also answered a few common questions about lighting while offering tips on how to incorporate it into your home.

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