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Living room lighting help

hasmuk
6 år sedan

Hi, I recently bought 2 lights for my living room. Not very happy with them- a few reasons but 1 thing that stands out is I'm not getting enough light for the room. Before looking for replacements, I wanted to ask you if there is a recommended diameter of the lights for the size of my room? Ceiling is concrete and I have just 2 points to use. Room dimensions are 4.18m x 6.28m. The ceiling is quite low at 2.37m so I'd need to have fairly flush lights.


If I go for the style which as multiple heads (like this one) - what would be the recommended number of heads?


Thank you!

Hasina



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  • PRO
    User
    6 år sedan

    Hi Hasina, you need to stand back and look at the room in total: layers of light are what you need. So some task lighting for your desk area, or other areas where you need directional light eg anglepoise lamp on the desk, or a floor lamp; then some lighting to create atmosphere - these can be floor or table lamps throwing a softer, more general light, or floor sited up lighters. Then you need to have some more general lighting, which can be provided by your ceiling fittings. 2 sets of 3 light fittings would be more than enough, and you can adjust brightness with the bulbs too. Having these 3 layers of lighting allows you loads of flexibility and provides a much more welcoming room than just overhead lights can provide

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    • PRO
      Casa Colori
      6 år sedan

      Hi Hasmuk, I hope you do not mind me suggesting something different to solve your problem. I assume you need more light to work; last summer I decorated my flat and I was in the situation, my studio was not too bright and I used an LED panel from IKEA (please see photo below). You might find many other on the market. If you want more light to create an atmosphere, why not to buy some nice sample lamps. I like the idea to have paintings like you did.

      I hope it helps

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    • PRO
      Inspyer Lighting
      6 år sedan

      Afternoon,

      As a rule of thumb the ideal size of a pendant or chandelier can be determined by measuring the length and width of the room in feet and adding them together. Whatever number you arrive at will be the diameter of the fitting in inches.

      For example, your living room is roughly 14’ x 21’.

      14 + 21 = 35

      Therefore the ideal size for a pendant or chandelier should be 35 inches.

      If you’re unhappy with the light output, check the stated lumen output on the fittings you bought and do the same with anything you’re looking at to ensure you get more from the replacements.

      You should also consider adding another layer of light using table and standard lamps. Doing this will increase the amount of light available and at the same time, because you can choose which lights you have on at any time, gives you a bit more versatility and adds a bit more interest to the room.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards,

      Inspyer Lighting Design

    • hasmuk
      Författare
      6 år sedan

      Thank you all for your guidance! Much appreciated.
      Sorry I didn't say - the room will have a tall upright halogen in 1 corner (near the desk) and a side lamp on a table near the sofa and window.


      Inspyer - thanks for this calculation! Does the same calculation apply if I have 2 lights in the room?

    • PRO
      Colville Design Ltd
      6 år sedan

      Hi there,

      Are you still looking for some advice?

      The calculation of the lighting is only applicable if you're having one focal in a room. In your case, I would use lighting that is smaller than 35 inches, as you are planning to have two lightings in the space. Are you planning to have the same lighting on both points? I would advise having two different pendant lights in the similar style to another, perhaps minimalist style. This will look great in your living area! I would love to help you find your perfect lighting.


      This style is something I advise

      Colville design


    • PRO
      The Luxury Code
      6 år sedan

      Hi there Hasina! Have you thought about spotlights at all? Your space is a substantial size with only one (it appears) source of natural light, I would say that you want to light up as many areas as possible which spotlights are great for.


      If not, then two lights with several heads (at least four) would be a good idea to make sure the light is going to each corner.


      You could always mix and match with spotlights going down the lengths of the walls to really brighten them up and then pendants in the middle, it looks beautiful!


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