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6 lighting techniques for design projects

06 May 2021

Are you looking for lighting techniques that will guarantee the success of your project and give it an original and modern touch? Here we tell you the main techniques you should follow to achieve your goal.

 

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1. Choose luminaires that do not dazzle. 
There is nothing more unpleasant than entering a place where the light dazzles and does not let you see clearly. Therefore, if what is intended is to seek comfort and convenience in a space, whether for rest or work, the most important lighting technique is to avoid at all costs any luminaire that can dazzle. For this it is very useful to incorporate the honeycomb accessory, designed to be placed right at the light outlet and greatly reduce the glare it produces.honey comb

2. Putting light only where it is needed
Using lighting in excess does not guarantee an original, comfortable and attractive result, in fact, the opposite is true. For lighting to completely transform a space, making it aesthetically pleasing and ensuring comfort, it is essential not to try to replicate the amount of light we normally have in outdoor spaces. Over-lighting a space is a common mistake that we must avoid since excess light is not at all comfortable. In addition, this unwanted effect directly and negatively affects our mood. Therefore, putting light only where it is needed is one of the key lighting techniques so that a space is not annoying or transmits confusing sensations.

 

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3. Use lighting appropriate to the use of the space
 Lighting is an element that must be in complete harmony with the rest of space, and precisely for this reason it is important to choose the most appropriate for each place, always taking into account the functionality of that room or the type of activities that are going to be carried out in it.

 Homes 
Lighting a house is not a matter of choosing just any light that fulfills its basic function. If what you want is a place with a lighting comfort that creates a relaxed and restful atmosphere where necessary, and provides the right brightness, you will have to employ lighting techniques such as using uniform light in kitchens, 2700k luminaires in relaxation areas and avoid glare at all costs.

iluminación en una habitación

Hotels
As in the case of homes, the most important thing is to avoid glare at all costs. As it is a space with transit and rest areas, the most appropriate lighting techniques should be used for each area. In the transit areas, it is best to light in a very controlled manner, while in the rest areas, relaxed lighting is necessary to create a calm and cozy atmosphere. It is also recommended that light control be as simple as possible to avoid inadequate lighting at undesired times.

 

Catering
Lighting in catering is very varied, while some points such as tables or rest areas need a warm light, work areas will need a cold light that provides clarity for cooking and serving. In any case, it is advisable to plan the lighting in a versatile way and easily adaptable to possible changes that may arise.

iluminación en un restaurante

Offices
 Office lighting must be practical in order to be able to work comfortably. In this sense, the important thing is to achieve a uniform light, avoiding chiaroscuro. Planning a light suitable for the user will be key to ensure that the lighting project fulfills its function perfectly.

4. Use control systems to adapt the lighting to the use of the space.
This is one of the most practical lighting techniques. With these systems, you can not only turn on, turn off or time the light, but also adapt the lighting to each hour of the day, so that you can take advantage of natural light and even change the type of lighting according to what is needed at any given time.  These systems are of great utility and represent an energy-saving and a prolongation of the useful life of the luminaires.

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5. Create different atmospheres with the arrangement of the luminaires.
Depending on the time of day, it may be necessary to create one atmosphere or another and to achieve this it is only necessary to play with the arrangement of the luminaires. With this lighting technique, the luminaires will be strategically placed to be used at the exact moment and create totally different atmospheres depending on which one is used or how they are combined.

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6. Highlight important objects such as textured walls, decorative elements with accent lighting.
Accent lighting is the perfect lighting technique to highlight the most attractive and original parts of your project. Thanks to it is possible to accentuate certain objects or decorative elements and even textures and colors of the architecture of a place. In FARO's catalog, you will find all types of lighting fixtures, and our technicians will advise you so that you can apply all these lighting techniques so that your project exudes personality and elegance.

 

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