The right choice above anything else
Fatigue, headache or eye pain. You wouldn't believe how much trouble the wrong lighting can cause. But it can bring you more health problems. It probably didn't even occur to you that a light was to blame for your health problems. You already take it as an automatic thing and perceive it more in your subconscious. But you'd be surprised how much the right choice of lighting, which is well-placed, would solve your problems. The right lights that don't dazzle us won't cause us headaches, fatigue and exhaustion. It would be the opposite. If everything is as it should be, their light will have a positive effect on us and we will feel better for the whole day.
So if you want to choose the right light, you need to think about few aspects. Very important is the size of the house or the apartment. If you have a smaller place, you should choose for example various wall lights instead of big floor lamps, that would make your place look even smaller. On the contrary, if you have a large space, you can unleash your imagination and choose a big floor or pendant light. The height of the ceilings is also related to this. For high ceilings, feel free to choose a chandelier or pendant light, while for low ceilings, choose ceiling lights or spotlights instead.
When choosing a light, it is also very important to think about the purpose of a particular light. That means that if you work from your desk, you need to choose a suitable lamp and especially a suitable bulb, that will not make you tired and will provide the light that you need for reading, writing or similar activities.
Each room needs something special
No matter for what room you choose the light, you always need to think carefully. Each room needs something special. For example, in the bedroom there should be a central light – so chandelier or ceiling light, but also lamp for your bedside table. The bulbs in the bedroom should have a warm color to make you feel comfortable.
Several types of lights are also needed in the bathroom. Again, don't forget the central light and then mirror lighting or a light for your shower. However, no matter for what place in the bathroom you choose the light, you need to think about higher IP protection than lights in other rooms.
For the kitchen, choose lights for the worktop – so various fluorescent lights or LED strips. Chandelier or wall lights are a must.
Suitable light bulbs
These days, the offer of bulbs is very wide. Of course, the most popular are those that will last you a long time and their operation does not cost so much. Those are LED bulbs. Compared to classic bulbs, they have a long service life and operating costs are also very low. Classic bulbs are sold less and less. They are mostly placed in places where you don't need to light up that often.
You can also use halogen bulbs, which are more energy-saving compared to classic bulbs. They are suitable in places where you want to emphasize your lighting more or for desk lighting. Another energy-saving option is an energy-saving bulb. Then if you have a lamp where the light bulb plays a major role, a vintage style bulb will fit in perfectly.
Then there are fluorescent bulbs. These, as one of the most efficient light sources, produce the same amount of light compared to a standard bulb using less electricity. Fluorescent bulbs are a suitable light source in households where the emphasis is on the optimal use of electricity, bright and contrasting light and long life without a decrease in luminous flux.
In addition to the LED bulbs, smart bulbs are also very popular. With those, you can choose the color and the intensity of the light and you can control it with a remote control.
The color of the bulb is also important
Warm colors, which we can see on classic bulbs, create a cozy and pleasant mood. So they are great for restrooms, where they create a feeling of peace and well-being. That is usually a bedroom or living room.
Lighting with neutral light is supposed to imitate daylight. This is great for modern clean design or for example in the bathroom and kitchen.
Cool light is for work. In places where we need to focus and where our performance should be the best. Such light wakes our body up and helps us to keep our attention. But we should avoid it at least an hour before bed.
If you are still not sure about something, we are always ready to help you with anything!
Paulina