A healthy lighting environment refers to the following: a good lighting distribution and uniform illumination of the work area as well as controlled glare and a moderate contrast in brightness. Presently, there are three primary lighting options that are used: traditional incandescent lamps fluorescent lamps that are energy efficient along with LED light lamps.

The choice of lighting source for your home

Select from the viewpoint of the color temperature of a light source

Research has shown that lights with high temperature cause people to be anxious, excited and active. Low lighting with a low color temperature makes people feel calm, peaceful and slumber. Based on the fact that temperature affects the mental state of people when it comes to designing lighting for rooms it is important to select lights with various colors for the different functions of spaces. For instance high color temperature light sources work for living rooms and study rooms, whereas low temperature light sources are ideal for bedrooms. Additionally, when planning lighting fixtures for rooms, seasonal variations must also be considered for instance, high temperature light sources are appropriate for summer while low color temperatures light sources can be appropriate for winter.

Select the angle of the rendering of color from the source of light

The capability that the source of light displaying the color of an illuminated object is known as the color rendering. That is the degree of color accuracy. The sources of light that are used in the space comprise mostly incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamps that have inductive ballasts. Incandescent lamps provide a an uninterrupted radiation spectrum, high lighting, light distribution, and easy control that is suitable for frequent switch and have no noticeable color differences in the view of objects, great quality color rendering, cheap price as well as simple installation and use however they offer good lighting performance and dimming capabilities. The light they produce is more red in comparison to natural sunlight, which could make food more vivid and can increase the appetite of those eating; their disadvantages include large power consumption, poor light efficiency, and a short time to service. Fluorescent lamps offer high luminous efficiency, large luminous areas of lamps, dim gentle light and are able to be used to reduce glare and strong glare with lampshades. They also have good light colors and long lifespan, various fluorescent powders blend into various colors, so they are able to adapt to rooms with different purposes. The drawback is that they're greatly dependent on ambient temperature.

The choice of lighting techniques for lighting your home

The methods of lighting are divided into indirect and direct lighting depending on the kind of lamp used They can also be classified into normal lighting as well as local light depending on the light distribution.

Living room

The living space is the main activity space for the household, and has many functions, including gathering guests or acoustic. In accordance with the functional division of the living space and the behavior of those living in the space, the living room lighting may consist of a mix of standard lighting and local light. In normal conditions the amount of light that the room's general lighting is not too bright and is accomplished by the primary lighting source in the ceiling of the living space. The principal light source can include an indirect lighting fixture, with a the lampshade made of frosted glass at the center. About half the light from this lamp is directly released through the lampshade. the rest is reflected back by the ceiling. The light is soft and helps to relax your mind. To enhance the overall lighting effect of the living space more appealing the circle of troughs with dark lights could be placed in the ceiling of the living room. Because the source of the dark trough light is concealed in the ceiling, the source of light cannot be seen by the naked eye and the glare becomes tiny. So, the walls and ceiling of the living area have a certain brightness as the source of light is from various directions. The light is soft and even. The room is light and has a center to ensure that the people who are in it are comfortable and free of the dangers of glare.

Bedroom

The bedroom is the most closely connected to our lives and is used for sleeping, resting, and dressing. Bedroom lighting should also be an amalgamation between general and regional lighting. Wall lamps or ceiling lamps are a good choice to provide general lighting as well as the light source must be a deep-shaded, low-color temperature fluorescent lamp that has less reflection. Wall lamps should be fitted with glasseshades with frosted glass for warm lighting sources, ensuring that the bedroom lighting is soft and warm and comfortable for relaxing. The lighting in the resting and sleeping areas should be predominantly local lighting. That is table lamps or lamps for the wall that are placed on each side of the mattress. They should be with the addition of normal lighting ceiling lamps to prevent eye damage due to too bright light and to avoid glare created by light beams from the ceiling that reflect on furniture. The lighting in the dressing room should be mostly based around the reflection lamp, and is supplemented by ceiling lamps since if the ceiling lamp in the middle in the room is on while standing in front of the table for dressing to apply makeup, the light might emanate from behind or the side and make the face appear dark, which can cause a negative mood and the lighting is not sufficient to meet specifications. If a local light source is installed over the table for dressing, and the angles of glare are controlled to stop light from directly striking the eyes, a pleasing light effect is produced.

Dinning Room

The lighting in the restaurant should offer adequate lighting for the dining area and create a premium dining lighting by altering the lighting. The lighting in the restaurant is able to be cloaked by hanging spotlights or reflected by lighting fixtures on the walls, or transmitted through ceiling lamps, or directly and the tone of the light must be warm.

Study Room

For a space that is used for daily work it is usually required more light, whereas the lighting required in other spaces is less than the one in the study space. A lot of people have the habit of just turning on the lamp at their desk when they study however this can cause the contrast of light within the view too intense, which makes it very likely to result in visual fatigue and harm the health of your eyes. So, it is recommended to utilize local lighting with a general light source while studying.

Kitchen

The lighting in the kitchen is mostly designed to facilitate the kitchen's regular tasks. The typical lighting source for the ceiling of the kitchen can be a warm source of light like an incandescent light that is able to accurately reflect the hue of food items. The source of local light for the lower part of the cabinet and the wall cabinet should utilize an unheated light source, like a fluorescent lamp with a low dissipation of heat and high luminous efficacy. This will help reduce the burning sensation triggered by close-range operations and increase security. Additionally, in kitchens used by elderly the disadvantages of impaired vision for seniors should be taken into consideration when designing and the light level is required to be increased accordingly.

Bathroom

From a practical point an aesthetic point of view, the bathroom must be clear, bright and clear, therefore lighting options are predominantly ceiling lamps, and then complemented with mirror lights. It is recommended to utilize lighting fixtures that are daylight-colored for ceiling lamps and energy-efficient lamps that have shades for umbrellas to cover mirror lamps to avoid the glare that is due to smooth walls.