How to choose your lighting?

Choosing the right light is first of all a technical matter but also the aesthetic side is important. As a lighting consultant we want to focus on the technical aspects and possibilities. You like the light fixture or you don’t like it, we don’t interfere here. But if the fixture is the right one for you giving the right light, this is what matters. The last few years another aspect became important, energy saving. This is also a question that keeps us busy. And with the arrival of the led lighting, things didn’t become easier.

You can divide lighting in many ways, interior lighting or outdoor lighting, or according to the type of fixture, according to the light source or just as an answer at the question: What is the purpose?

Basically we make a distinction between a ceiling light and a wall lamp. Within those two categories we can talk about surface mounted fixtures or recessed down lights. A hanging lamp can be considered as a ceiling light. And beside this we have the loose fixtures as there are floor lamps, reading lamps and desk lamps.

All those lighting fixtures can be equipped with a choice of bulbs. The incandescent lamp is out and can easily be replaced by a energy saving lamp or led lamp. Still a good choice is a halogen lamp while discharge lamps are mainly used in professional environments such as stores or offices.

And at last we divide lighting fixtures according to the function. You can choose a lamp just because you like it, this is decorative lighting or design lighting or simply modern lighting. Apart from that we talk about direct or indirect light, downlight or general light.

The combination of all those possibilities makes it not that easy to choose the right lamp. We offer a great choice of lighting fixtures online but apart from that we also love to give you a professional advice. Do you have a simple question? Use our contact form. Do you wish us to make a complete study of your project? Also this is possible.

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How to choose your lighting?

Light must be functional. There are three criteria you can work on to create functional lighting. The closer you place the light source to the place where it is meant to lighten, the more efficient and more economic the lighting can be. Of course the light source itself can also be more or less economic. Led lamps, energy savers and fluorescent lamps are more economic solutions than halogen or incandescent lamps. And finally the luminary must not only be beautiful but also functional. It must bring the light in the right way to the right spot, without dazzling, being efficient and with a good build-in reflector.

Flexible lighting. Many rooms in our house are nowadays multipurpose. A dinner with some friends asks for another kind of lighting than watching a film on the television. Therefore it is important to plan as much as light points possible or even electric points to be able to be flexible with your lights. But not only the implantation must be flexible, the light itself should be dimmable also.

Light sources should not dazzle. This is an ever returning error in light projects. Unshielded strong light kills every atmosphere in the house and should always be equipped with a dimmer. Accent lighting should always be placed in a way it doesn’t shine in the eyes.

Planning your lighting is a must. From the beginning the owner, architect, light specialist and electrician should act in a coordinated way. In this way you will not only get a good light plan but also be able to save a lot of energy.