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Comprehensive Lighting Guide for Every Room | A Bright Guide to Illuminate Your Space

Learn about the functions, sources, types of lighting, fixtures, and how to select appropriate lighting for different rooms. Discover the purpose of general, task, and accent lighting, various light sources, and types of fixtures for both structural and nonstructural lighting. Find tips on decorating with light and controlling lighting, including energy-saving methods. Elevate the ambiance, safety, and functionality of each room with the right illumination.

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Comprehensive Lighting Guide for Every Room | A Bright Guide to Illuminate Your Space

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  1. Lighting Objective 4.05

  2. Introduction • Functions of lighting • Select appropriate lighting for various situations • Identify light sources

  3. Topics of Discussion • Purpose of lighting • Sources of light • Types of lighting fixtures

  4. Purpose • General lighting – background or ambient lighting. Produces enough light to see everything in the room • Task lighting – focuses light on an area where it is most needed for a specific task • Accent lighting – create a dramatic effect

  5. Sources of light • Natural light – sunlight through windows or doors • Artificial light – lamps & light fixtures • Incandescent - warm & flattering • Fluorescent – produce more light; last longer; blueish cast • Halogen – more efficient; whiter & more intense light; become very hot • Fiber optics – rope lighting; use for displays • LED’s – Light emitting diode; lasts 10 times as long as fluorescent bulbs

  6. Types of Lighting Fixtures • Structural Lighting • Permenant • Valance lighing • Luminous ceiling panels • Cove lighting • Soffit lighting • Strip lights • Downlights • Wall washers • Cornice lighting

  7. Nonstructural Lighting • Fixtures that can be moved or replaced • Ceiling and wall fixtures for general lighting • Track lighting – series of cans attached to a strip mounted at the ceiling; used for accent lighting • Lamps – used for direct, indirect, and task lighting

  8. Decorating with Light • The purpose determines how much light is needed • Combine structural and nonstructural lighting • Downlighting – ceiling fixture is most common • Uplighting – light reflected off the ceiling; enhance the height of the room • Wall-washing – makes a space seem wider

  9. Room by Room • Entryway, Hallways, & Stairs • Engaging and welcoming • Pendant light • Lamps • Cove or bracket • Accent lighting • Safety • Light stairs at top & bottom • Hallways every 8 to 10 ft.

  10. Living Room & Family Room • General lighting for entertaining or TV viewing • Dimmer controls • Task lighting for reading or work • Lamps • Place over right or left shoulder • Bottom of shade at eye level

  11. Dining Room • Attractive and functional • Chandelier or pendant • Track lighting • Cornice lighting • Wall sconces

  12. Kitchen • General downlighting • Ceiling fixture • Luminous ceiling panels • Soffit or track– to direct light where needed • Small fluorescents under cabinets

  13. Bedroom • Overhead light • Recessed fixture • Ceiling fixture • Ceiling fan with light • Bedside light

  14. Bathroom • Safety is main concern • Ceiling fixture • Recessed downlights • Strip lights around mirror avoids shadows

  15. Lighting Controls • Switches • Dimmers • Programmable switches • Timers

  16. Saving Energy • Do not leave lights on in unused rooms • Replace inefficient incandescent bulbs • Occupancy sensors – motion sensors • Fluorescents last 10 times longer than incandescent • Use LED bulbs

  17. Lighting Purposes • Safety • Complete tasks • Comfort • Mood • Accent details

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