Light up the interior

light up the interior

which light for which room?

Each room has its own set of conditions when it comes to light. Consider the space and what you will be doing there. Is it a space for winding down or working in focus? Both? Let’s explore how to choose the right lighting for the right room.
Light in the living room

A living room is usually the most multifunctional space in our home, its beating heart. It is where we spend time with close ones, wind down or watch a good movie. Using the right light allows us to thoughtfully forge a soothing atmosphere to thrive in. Multiple light sources help us create the perfect light for any activity, throughout the day.
Light in the dining room

A dining room serves a wide range of functions these days; from weekend breakfasts and dinner parties to crafts projects and homework. Our lamps can be the centerpiece of a dining room or give a soft glow from the side of the table.
Light in the kitchen

A functional kitchen requires good directional task light, illuminating the surfaces where we chop, cook or do our dishes. Yet, today’s kitchen is about much more than function. It’s where we socialize and gather. Why not add a dimmable ambient light that can transform it into a cozy setting at the flick of a switch?
Light in the hallway

Hallways and staircases are often narrow or tall, even awkward, spaces untouched by daylight, making artificial light essential. These spaces welcome us and others into the home, setting the tone while demanding general lighting for putting clothes on and off.
light in the home office

The work space requires great light, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. Try a table lamp with a flexible head, or a pendant with a solid shell and an opening for task light above the office table. A larger work surface can easily be illuminated using a suspension lamp hung horizontally, bathing the space in light that enhances focus.
Light in the reading corner

Tuck into your favorite armchair or sofa in the lounge area. It is a reader\u0027s sanctuary that requires a unique combination of elements; comfort and support as well as sufficient and flexible lighting that invites you to get lost in a book for hours on end.

light creates a sense of home

From form to function —consider these three essential points when choosing the perfect lamp for the home.

general lighting

Perhaps the most fundamental type of lighting is General Lighting. General lighting gives overall illumination and is defined as ambient, soft indirect light which fills a space with brightness.

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accent lighting

Accent Lighting, which is also called highlighting, emphasizes objects or areas by focusing light directly on them. Accent lighting is often used in an entrance or staircase or in order to create some sort of dramatic effect.

task lighting

Task Lighting provides increased light for specific tasks in a room that may already have ambient lighting. It focuses the correct light level on a targeted working surface, be it a kitchen counter or office table.

How to avoid glare

A well-designed light setting considers not only the amount of light sources in a room, but also the height of the lamps. This is particularly important to consider when hanging a pendant lamp above the dining table or coffee table.

Glare is defined as the eye being directly exposed to the light source, resulting in discomfort.

The optimal height depends on how the light source sits in the lampshade — the higher the bulb or LED sits inside the shade, the lower the risk of glare.

See mounting heights for more advice on how to hang your lamp to avoid glare.

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Clustering with an uneven number

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Go with an uneven amount of pendant lamps in a cluster — three, five, seven and so on. Consider spreading clusters of lamps across the room by separating and hanging them at different heights — one above the coffee table, another in the corner by the sofa — for a compelling setting with light where it is most needed.

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Clustering centerpieces

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Combining several light sources in one place is a statement, a centerpiece, be it quiet, graphic or imaginative.

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Form and function

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First, try following the form of the table when putting together a cluster, then experiment with mounting heights.

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No limits when playing with clusters

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Start with simple shapes to create new typologies by experimenting with orientation and mounting height. Use the full height of your room — see opportunities, not limitations.

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light me up!

Lighting brings an interior together — it sets the mood, accentuates the space and allows us to focus, or relax. Below, we take you through the basics of using lighting in the home: Which light to choose for which room, how to combine light sources for atmosphere, how to mount your lamp, and so much more.