Just Google ‘the impact of the light on wellbeing’ and you’ll be greeted with over 200 million results. That’s a lot of reading…
What this goes to show is that good lighting is more than simply popping in a downlight every few metres. There is a lot more involved. With this in mind, in this article we enlighten readers on the best way to illuminate different areas in the home.
Lighting an entrance
Just like for the other spaces in your home, there are three types of lighting you need to consider for your entrance or hallway. The first is the ambient lighting. This is the overall light that allows you to use the space, and it functions as good daylight would.
Next comes task lighting. This is the illumination that allows you to perform specific actions. If it’s big enough, you might have a desk area in which to work, but even in a small passage you might need concentrated light to check your appearance before you leave, for instance, or tie shoelaces.
Finally, there’s feature or accent lighting. This draws attention to a particular aspect of the space. In the entrance that could be artwork on the wall, or a mirror, or perhaps a piece of furniture. However, it could also be used to wash light over a wall, for example, creating a decorative effect to add interest to the space.
This story is from the May/June 2020 edition of The Home Handyman.
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