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HOW TO DECORATE WITH LIGHT

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I have to say that most people are incredibly bad at using lighting in interior design. Lighting is mood-enhancing, creates environments and much more, and therefore I think that lighting is incredibly important. (Look further down on page 5/25.) A light bulb is not just a light bulb, as there are many different things to think about and the range is huge. But I thought I would give you some simple tips and tricks.

candle light

Sunrise

Daylight

Cloudy day

Clearblue sky

Direct sunlight

"old" bulb

KELVIN & LUMEN

In short, Kelvin is the temperature of the light that the light bulb gives off, see the scale on the left. Lumen is the luminous flux you get from a lamp, ie the strength. This is what you need to keep track of today, and keep in mind that different environments need different lights.

HALOGEN

Contains halogen gas and becomes very hot when used. Nothing to recommend.

LOW ENERGY BULB

The "old" version that has the same function as a fluorescent lamp. The ignition time is long, but the lamp lasts forever.

LED

LED is the most common light bulb today. Very low energy consumption and also holds for minus degrees. Perfect also for outdoor use.

hur hänger man lampan? Hur många lampor ska man ha i ett rum?

5/25 (5 LIGHTING POINTS PER 25 KVM)

Use at least 5 lighting points per 25 sqm area. I personally would recommend the double to put a pleasant light. Just look at the picture to the left and count the lighting points. There are some, but not so disturbing.

USE ART

Lighting can be art, and vice versa. Perfect for use in tricky surfaces, such as under a staircase, in a corner, at a tricky angle, etc..

PENDULUMS

A tip is to hang three smaller pendulums over a dining table or similar. It creates an exciting environment. Think odd numbers, it makes it not static.

SPOTLIGHTS

Use spotlights, roof loops, etc. to highlight art, a cramped space or a hallway.

vilken glödlampa ska jag välja? Hur inreder jag med belysning?

THE RIGHT LIGHT FOR THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY

Divide the light into 3 groups. You can see these 3 below. Feel free to use timers and remote controls to set the environments. Otherwise, connect to a smart home with crop lights that are controlled via app or voice.

WORK LIGHT

The light you need for work, over the kitchen counter, etc. Here it is good to use higher kelvin, ie whiter light to be able to see better. Especially if you read, handle knives or whatever it may be.

EVERYDAY LIGHT

This is the light that is the "everyday", such as floor lamps, spotlights, etc. that provide a bright and comfortable environment to stay in.
Feel free to use spot lighting, such as spotlights etc. to direct the light and build environments.

MOOD LIGHT

This light is more or less evening lighting. Lower kelvin, around 2000K, and lower lumen (brightness). A warmer light that can be, for example, floor lamps in combination with table lamps and dimmed spotlights.