Chapter 18

Lighting

Natural Light –

Artificial Light –

Incandescent Light –

Fluorescent Light –

Direct Lighting–

Vocabulary

Indirect Lighting –

Task Lighting –

Accent Lighting –

Recessed Lights –

Track Lighting –

Vocabulary

Lighting SourcesNatural Light

Makes colors sharper & brighter

Light can be filtered by window treatments and exterior foliage

Light should always be considered when planning living areasKitchens – naturalBedrooms – subdued

Natural light is NOT dependable

Artificial LightPredictable and

controllableProduced by:

Incandescent, Halogen, & Fluorescent bulbs

Each type produces different effects on interiors

Artificial Light SourcesIncandescent Sources

Uses tungstenProduces a Yellow-

White lightMost flattering to

skin tones

Shapes: pg. 327 Pros:

InexpensiveEasy InstallNo Interference

Halogen SourcesUses tungstenProduces bright-white

lightMakes colors look best

Shapes: pg. 327Pros:

Long LastingBrighterFits Standard Fixtures

Cons: Initially More Expensive

Artificial Light SourcesFluorescent Sources

Uses MercuryProduces Soft-White

LightComforting/Calming

effect

Pros:Energy EfficientLong LastingLights Large Areas

Cons:Expensive to Install InterferenceDelay when Lighting

Lighting ApplicationsThree Types of Lighting

GeneralDirect - sharp contrast

and may cause eyestrainIndirect – less contrast,

usually focused on ceiling or walls

Task – direct lighting, free of glare

Accent – direct lighting @ 3 times the amount of light than surrounding areas

Illumination ExtrasLighting is measured

in footcandles and watts

Amount of light reflected and absorbed affects intensity of lightAffected by…

Colored Light is less intense

Selection & Fixtures

Creates an Atmosphere

Should meet the Functional Needs of the room/area

Structural FixturesLuminous CeilingsRecessed LightsTrack LightingStrip Lighting

Portable FixturesLamps and

LampshadesWall and Ceiling

LightsChandeliers, Hanging

and Pendant Lights

Lighting Home AreasENTRYWAY1. 2.

LIVING ROOM1. 2.

FAMILY/REC ROOMS1.2.

DINING ROOMS1.2.

Lighting Home AreasBEDROOMS1. 2.

HOME OFFICES1. 2.

BATHROOMS1.2.

KITCHENS1.2.

Lighting Home AreasUTILITY AREAS1. 2.

SPECIAL PURPOSE ROOMS1. 2.

STAIRS & HALLWAYS1.2.

EXTERIORS1.2.

Controlling Your LightsSafety

May be linked to security

Provide privacy if used correctly

Technology can help her too!

SwitchesFlip, dial, slide or

touch

Affects mood of the room if lights “dim”

Technology can help