House Lighting Colors

Posted on by Mark Smith

When decorating our house, we must pay special attention to the lights, which influences the mood. Each light color can stimulate different concrete emotions so it is vital that we think well of what color to illuminate the home since our house is the place where we are going to spend most of the time and should always be our refuge, a place where we are comfortable and calm.

Do not make the mistake of buying the first lamp you find that looks pretty and put the typical powerful bulb, even if it is LED or low consumption. Think before what is best for you and what kind of lighting you need, surely that way you save money and also get a better result.

Following Are Different Types of Colors of House Lighting:

White light:

The white light is neutral. It gives a feeling of spaciousness in the room and brings more light. It is the color indicated for those who want the home to go unnoticed and then personalize the stay with furniture and other elements. It transmits tranquility, freshness and facilitates concentration, making it the ideal color for offices.

Green:

The green light transmits tranquility, confidence, and well-being. Softer shades can be used for bathing which will promote comfort and relaxation in this part of the house as well as the feeling of hygiene. But it is ideal for any room. It is the color of nature and has a number of shades, more vivid or more pastel. Lime green or pistachio is very warm and transmits freshness. Green is also associated with health and hope.

Blue:

Blue promotes harmony and peace. It is very relaxing and perfect for people with stress. Although intense blues like electric can have an effect too strong. Pastel blues in the bedrooms are perfect for very irritable people. Soft blues are also ideal for the bathroom.

Red:

Red is the color of passion, intimacy, activity, anger. It can produce feelings of aggression so it should be used with caution. Maybe it is not the ideal light color for large surfaces and places where we stay too long as the corridors.

Violet:

Violet is ideal for reflection, spirituality. It is also passionate and intimate. Those who are closer to the blue are more refreshing and relaxed. Those who are closer to red are related to mystery and creativity. It is also often related to melancholy or sadness.

Yellow:

Yellow is very energetic. It infuses vitality and favors optimism so the lights of this color are ideal for those who are experiencing grief or depression. It is a very cheerful and bright color although there are shades that can be too bright and intense. It is usually a good color for the kitchen.

Orange:

The orange light is a warm and welcoming color for the home. It is perfect to achieve a family atmosphere in the living room or lounge. In addition, it has the added advantage of being quite bright. Stimulate creativity. It is a fresh and cheerful color and combines great with white and dark woods.

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The Importance of Bright Lighting in Your House

Posted on by Mark Smith

Each home environment requires special lighting and depending on the effect you want to achieve, you must choose a type of focus, install it in the right place and use an appropriate intensity of light. 

Here we give the importance to have a bright lightning in your home:

To obtain adequate lighting at home you must take into account the different types of light so that your interior decoration is pleasing to the eye: general light, ambient light, and focused light. 

Each one fulfils a specific function and if it combines and complements with natural light, you will obtain a sensation of amplitude and optimum visualization of your environments.

Bright Lighting for the Kitchen:

It should be bright and without shadows to ensure the safety of your loved ones when it comes to cooking and increases the enjoyment of this activity.

• Recessed lights like spots, well placed on the roof will reduce shadows, helping to distinguish colors and textures of food correctly.

• Hanging lamps with lampshade are ideal for kitchen tables. They are installed about 80 cm from the table to create a circle of intimate and cozy light.

• The directional spotlights allow improving the lighting in places that are left in the shadow of the furniture.

Bright Lighting for the Bathroom:

It should have a general light and other lights on the mirror or spotlights embedded in the ceiling, to avoid shadows.

• Wall sconces in the bathroom can add details to the room, and combine with the mirror lights to eliminate shadows on the face.

• Light up your mirrors with ceiling and side lights. A bright light above the mirror will be the best choice for shaving or applying makeup. This eliminates all shadows and provides the best illumination for the face.

• The light beams from the top and sides of the mirrors should focus on a focal point, preferably at the center.

Bright Lighting for Bedrooms:

It should be a relaxing, soft and warm light. In addition, they should be able to attenuate to create a more romantic atmosphere, when necessary.

•    You can put a pendant lamp as general lighting and support lights on the bedside tables or headlights.

•    If you have a reading corner, use a bright floor lamp.

Bright Lighting for the Room:

It should enhance any activity, but also allow rest, so it is convenient to mix a general lighting with different points of light.

•    Start with a general lamp, the desk, and standing lamps.

•    Use directional lights to highlight points of interest within the environment.

•    Wall luminaries with directional light upwards allow the ceiling to appear higher than it really is.

Bright Lighting for the Dining Room:

It must be warm, that resembles the light of day with the purpose of creating a comfortable atmosphere that generates relaxation at the time of the meeting at the table.

•    You can use a hanging lamp installed about 80 cm on the table, to create a circle of intimate and cozy light.

• You can also install small hanging lamps at different heights on dining tables.

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