LIGHTING SCHEMESInterior Design 11

HOW TO CHOOSETypes of Lights table lamps spot lights clamp lights recessed/surface mounted lights up lighters halogens incandescent bulb pendants florescent fixtures

CHOOSE FOR THE ROOM Choosing the right lights for a specific mood

is dependant on the overall mood hoping to be accomplished

A combination of direct and indirect light can accomplish general illumination and task lighting within a room

LIGHTING BASICS Choose a central light fixture to help with

your overall tone or for the décor of a room

Chandelier Pendant Spotlight DownLighters

QUANTITATIVE LIGHTING DESIGN Performance Approach:

Optimum Visual Performance High Productivity Safety Cost

QUANTITATIVE LIGHTING DESIGN

ILLUMINANCE Is the task detail significantly smaller than

normal? Is the task contrast significantly lower than

normal Is the consequence of error unusually

serious? Are the tasks carried out for longer periods

than usual? Do the users have poorer eyesight?

UNIFORMITY Overall lighting too bright for other activities? Effect on room theme, mood or design (does

it WORK?)

COLOR Which Hue?

Warm Vs Cool Color Schemes

What Value? Integration/Emphasis on zones/activity/time Pattern and character Contrast (Visual Appeal)

SHADOWS & GLARE Shadows

Texture, character, visual interest Task performance, additional task lighting

Glare Task performance, repositioning lamps Direct glare and Veiling reflections