The lighting plays a leading role in the decoration. Good balance between type and amount of light in an area can transform the way it is perceived to enhance or mitigate the effects of decorative and even enhance the value of furniture and objects.
With good planning, choice of materials (appliances and lighting) and distribution, you can change the look and the feeling of the room, on the contrary, a bad use of lighting can ruin the decoration.
Nature gives us a usable light that is the sun, but the sun light is not enough, as our social life develops, it is necessary for us to avail artificial light systems.
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During the renovation or decoration of interior spaces, sources of both natural and artificial light must be planned. Artificial lighting is a clear protagonist with the space and objects, but during the day it should be able to maximize.
types of lighting:
General Lighting:
It is the main light to view and navigate through a room without hassle of shadows or bright areas. It is important that the general lighting can be turned on and off from the entrance of the room.
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Spot Lighting (or Focal)
Spot lighting in reading and study area with desk lamp is a type of light more intense and focused that aims to illuminate a work area.
For areas of reading and writing are used floor or table lamps. Other types of wall sconces or ceiling lights are a useful type for food preparation areas.
Ambient Light (or Exposure):
it is A type of theatrical lighting, aimed only to create a certain mood and generally emits light that is not enough to illuminate an activity.
This type of lighting can be given by a particular effect by the lights of floor or table lamps.
Decorative Lighting:
Is used to enhance or illuminate architectural details. It is used, for example, to illuminate a painting, a sculpture or a plant.
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