Many customers coming into Discount Lighting and Fans repeatedly ask this same question.
"Where is the best place to install ambient lighting?"
All of our fantastic experienced sales team seems to have the
same logical answer.
“The space required for lighting design is dependent on the total area of illumination”.
“In general, ambient lighting should be evenly distributed, to give a well-lit subtle environment.”
Where are the best areas where you can install lighting fixtures to achieve ambient lighting effects in my home?Ceiling: The most common way to achieve an ambient lighting effect in a room space is via the ceiling.
This can be achieved with the correct use of downlights. This includes recessed downlights, as well as flush-mount fixtures. Many customers have found that chandeliers work well. Some opting for lights with diffused shades seem to work too. Pendant lights give a tremendous ambient effect, bouncing off flat benches.
Walls:
Some of the best effects can be obtained by the use of Sconces, including wall mounted fixtures.
When scattered evenly in the room around the walls, one can find the light is more evenly distributed.
This in turn will compliment the ceiling lights
They can also create a warm and inviting atmosphere to all as they enter the room.
Floor:
The use of floor lighting casts a gentle upward light provided they are correctly placed.
This in turn gives off a soft and inviting glow giving the room an ambience that’s desirable.
LED Strips:
A great effect is achieved when Led light Strips are installed along the edges of a room.
If installed in places such as under cupboards or along walls, you can obtain a subtle glow in the room.
This indirect glow can also be enhanced if Leds are installed under furniture as well.
Uplights:
To obtain the appearance of a soft diffused light across the room, try using uplights.
Strategically placed uplights from the Walls or Floor, pointing towards the ceiling, give amazing results.
Track Lighting:
One of the best uses of Track Lighting is when the light is adjusted to taste.
You'll find that there is plenty of flexibility available if you consider the use of track lighting.
You can direct the light individually to wherever it looks really good. Features can be highlighted very easily to produce an effect that’s really appealing to the eye.
Indirect Lighting:
Looking for a seamless ambient lighting effect!
You simply can't go past the use of architectural features.
Cornices and Coves conceal the actual light source, giving a warm welcoming feeling.
Natural Light:
Make use of natural light sources such as glass doors or large windows. Skylights can provide an abundance of ambient lighting during daylight hours.
The ambient feeling produced by the correct placement of lighting fixtures is important. Room sizing such as floor plan, along with ceiling height is important.
The aim is for a balanced distribution of light.
Avoid harsh shadows, while allowing sufficient illumination.
It's ok to combine many different techniquesusing multiple lighting fixtures.
As long as the aesthetics of a room are fit for use, you can adjust the intensity of the ambient lighting.
It may be necessary to adjust according to different activities.
Remember that you can combine different types of ambient lighting fixtures and sources to create a layered lighting design that suits the specific needs and aesthetics of the room.
Additionally, using dimmers can provide flexibility in adjusting the intensity of the ambient lighting according to different activities and preferences.