A good lighting undertakes the important task of adjusting the atmosphere of the house. The scattering of light and the warm and cold color temperature will create different light and shadow effects, bringing different visual experiences to people and highlighting the functionality of different rooms.
One. properties of light
1. Light color temperature and brightness
The color of the bulb is called the color temperature, the lower the number, the more yellow the light; the higher the number, the whiter the light.
Generally, if the color temperature is low, it will be a little orange, giving people a warm feeling; if the color temperature is high, it will be a little blue, giving people a refreshing and bright feeling.
The working area is suitable for white light with a color temperature of about 5000K, and the leisure area is suitable for yellow light with a color temperature of about 3000K.
2. Color rendering
Color rendering is the ability of light to restore the color of objects. The more complete the spectrum of the light source, the better the color rendering, and the closer the color of the illuminated object is to the real color. Generally, 80 is enough for home use. It is the best choice for reading and working light bulbs. More than 90.
Two. Led lighting selection for each area
1. Entrance
If the porch does not exceed 3 square meters, you can use a 5w spot led lights or downlight.
The color temperature of the porch should be soft and comfortable. It is recommended that the color temperature be around 2800k and the illumination be 100-200lux.
2. Living room
It is calculated at 2.5-3w per square meter with downlights and spotlights. The ceiling light is installed in the middle of the sofa TV area or directly above the coffee table. The spotlights cannot directly shine on the TV. If you like to watch TV with the lights off, it is best Arrange a few wall lamps, and spotlights can be installed in the end view, potted plants, decorations, and painting areas. The living room adopts warm white lighting, which can keep the whole space fresh and natural. While having sufficient lighting range and brightness, the slight yellow makes the living room more warm.
Suggestion: A color temperature of about 3000K can meet the brightness requirements of ordinary families for the living room. It should not exceed 5000K, the color rendering index should be above 80, and the illuminance should be around 100-300lux.
3. Restaurant
Use a chandelier with a lampshade directly above the dining table. The chandelier is 90-100cm away from the table. The light can be slightly brighter. The restaurant can use warm colors to make the dishes more delicious.
Suggestion: Warm light source with a color temperature of about 2500K~2800K, the color rendering index should be above 85, and the illuminance should be around 200lux
4. Kitchen
The kitchen area uses LED integrated lights. The kitchen lights should be brighter and warm white. If the kitchen is about 5 square meters, it is best to use about 10w integrated lights.
Suggestion: The kitchen should pay attention to the work lighting, and the light source with a color temperature of 4500K and an illumination of 100-200lux can be considered.
5. Toilet
The bathroom also uses LED integrated lights. The bathroom is generally 4-6 square meters. You can choose an integrated light of about 10w. The dry area of the bathroom is within 3 square meters. Choose a 3w downlight or spotlight. It is best to install a mirror front light if necessary.
Suggestion: The color temperature of the bathroom is 4000K is the best, the color rendering is good, and the brightness is enough
6. Bedroom
The lighting in the bedroom can be properly dimmed to calm down the mood and sleep more peacefully. The bedroom generally adopts ceiling lamps. If you use energy-saving lamps for 13-15 square meters, you can choose about 26w, and you can choose about 13w for LEDs. You can install table lamps or chandeliers on the bedside table. .
Suggestion: The bedroom should be equipped with scattered, indirect, and low-brightness light sources. The color temperature should not exceed 3000k, the illumination should be 100-200lux, and the color rendering index should be above 80.
