Types of lamps Lighting can be divided into ceiling lamps, wall lamps, floor lamps, table lamps, etc. according to the installation position. The lamps installed on the top can be divided into ceiling lamps, chandeliers, crystal lamps, bull’s eye lamps, reflector lamps, direct lamps, etc.
Pendant lamps are widely used in the living room, dining room, study and bedroom of the family because of their beautiful and elegant appearance and various styles. In terms of appearance, chandeliers mainly include chandeliers and bead curtains. From the perspective of illumination, there are two kinds of direct light and reflection. Reflective lights are suitable for hidden spaces, such as bedrooms, etc. Direct lights are suitable for public activity spaces such as living rooms. Therefore, when choosing a chandelier, you must consider the height of the room and the indoor environment. The thickness of the qualified chandelier should be less than 1/3 of the maximum diameter of the chandelier, and the ratio of the net height of the chandelier cover from the top to the thickness of the chandelier should be 1:1.
Ceiling lamps take up less space and have even and soft lighting, so they are suitable for installation in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. At present, ceiling lamps on the market are made of glass, plastic, wood, titanium and other materials, and there are cover-type and vertical curtains. Style and other styles, the specific style should be determined according to your own hobbies. Because the room will be divided into different functional areas, the lighting in these areas should be different accordingly, and different lighting should be installed in different areas.
Tips for choosing lamps in the living room
The living room is generally dominated by generous and bright chandeliers or ceiling lamps, with other auxiliary wall lamps, downlights, spotlights, etc. When choosing the main lighting, if the height of the living room exceeds 3.5 meters, you should choose a chandelier or ceiling lamp with a higher grade and a slightly larger size; if the height of the living room is about 3 meters, it is best to choose a mid-range luxury chandelier; if If the floor height is less than 2.5 meters, it is best to use mid-range decorative ceiling lights instead of installing the main lights. If there is an independent table lamp or floor lamp in the living room, it is best not to let its light scatter in the entire sitting area. If there are murals or display cabinets in the room, you can purchase invisible spotlights to embellish them; TV in the living room Next to it, it is best to choose a miniature low-light incandescent lamp, which can reduce the contrast between light and dark in the hall and is conducive to protecting eyesight.
Tips for choosing lamps in the bedroom
The bedroom is a room for rest. It requires better privacy, so the light should be soft and there should be no dazzling light, so as to ensure that you can easily fall asleep. When dressing or applying makeup, use even bright light. Therefore, in the bedroom, you can choose a ceiling lamp with low light as the basic lighting, and install a wall lamp on the wall and the vanity mirror at the same time; the bedside is equipped with a bedside lamp.
The selection skills of lamps in the study
The environment of the study room should be elegant, quiet, simple and bright, and the light is best illuminated from the upper left, so it is very necessary to place a high-brightness but not dazzling table lamp in front of the desk. At this time, it is best to use an art table lamp. Such as a wall-mounted table lamp or a dimming art table lamp. If the study has other functions, it is best to choose an opaque metal work lamp, which can focus the light on the desktop, which can meet the needs of learning without affecting other indoor activities.
Tips for choosing lamps in restaurants
The focus in the restaurant is on the dining table, so the lighting generally uses hanging chandeliers, and the chandeliers cannot be installed too high, just at the eye level of the diners. If you use a rectangular dining table at home, you can choose to install two chandeliers or a long oval chandelier. The ceiling and four walls of the restaurant should also have sufficient light, otherwise it will directly affect the mood and appetite of the diners, so it is best to use spotlights or wall lights for auxiliary lighting.
Tips for choosing lamps in the kitchen
The lamps selected in the kitchen should be based on the principles of waterproof, anti-soot and easy to clean. Generally, it is necessary to choose an embedded or semi-embedded astigmatic ceiling light above the operating table, and the embedded mask is preferably transparent glass or transparent plastic. A range hood is generally set above the cooktop, and there are invisible small incandescent lamps in the hood for lighting the cooktop. Because some families double the kitchen as a dining room, at this time, a single-cover lift or single-layer multi-fork chandelier should be set above the dining table.
Matters needing attention: Pay attention to the coordination of lighting colors, that is, cool and warm colors depend on the application. The lighting should also be adapted to the height of the room. Generally speaking, if the height of the room is less than 3 meters, do not choose a chandelier with a long suspension rod and a crystal lamp with a high sag, because it is not safe. The lighting should also be adapted to the area of the room. The area of the lighting should not exceed 2% to 3% of the room area. If the lighting brightness is insufficient, the number of lights can be increased, otherwise the decorative effect will be affected. The direction of the light and the intensity of the light should be appropriate. Only in this way can we eliminate eye fatigue, protect eyesight, protect health, and improve work and study efficiency. If you want to express a certain theme or want to set off a certain atmosphere, it is best to combine the main light and the auxiliary light.
