Let there be light! Lighting is one of the most important elements of interior design and architectural design and can set the tone of the entire house. Picking the right lighting fixtures for your custom home can be tricky because there are so many options. Below I will introduce you to the various characteristics of these lamps.
The ceiling light is mounted on the ceiling and emits diffuse light from a center in the ceiling. The current home improvement trend is to use recessed ceiling lights as much as possible when ceiling lights can be used. It has a simple shape and high brightness, which is very suitable for home use and can create a soft light effect that surrounds the entire home. But not all custom villas are suitable for the use of ceiling lights. Ceiling lights require at least six inches of space in the ceiling that can be used to install light fixtures.
Spotlights are generally also installed on the ceiling or suspended from the ceiling. Spotlights generally have a strip-shaped base on which several lamp heads that can change direction are arranged, and these lamp heads are also adjustable. If overhead lighting cannot be installed, spotlights are also an option, and many open kitchens use spotlights.
Pendant lights are lights that hang from the ceiling so that the light shines directly down and are very practical for a kitchen island. Pendant lights can provide diffuse or spotlight, but can also enhance the style of a room.
There’s nothing more luxurious and elegant than a crystal pendant lamp. These lights hang from the ceiling, but they bounce light upwards and are great for providing diffused light, but most importantly, they provide style to a space. The pendant lamp can also fill the negative space in the space with a relatively high floor height and the hollowed out space.
The name of the wall lamp says it all, it is mounted on the wall. They can be lit up or down and are generally used for diffused light, but wall sconces may also be used for diffused light if there is already an overhead light. Wall lamp are also great for illuminating artwork and paintings hanging on the wall.
Architectural lights
Architectural lights are used to enhance interior architecture and generally come in three categories, cove lights, tunnel lights, and strip lights. Slot lights are generally placed on ledges, cabinets or hung on high walls; tunnel lights are generally placed in the middle of the ceiling and strip lights are above the window or in the blank space of the high wall, which is the parallel shielding of many windows.
Table Lamps, Floor Lamps & Desk Lamps
We’ve covered the most common hanging and pendant lights, and of course floor, table and desk lamps, which are just as important to room lighting as hanging lights. Table lamps and floor lamps are great for spotlighting, but also provide diffused light.
Conclusion
There are many options for lighting. Custom villas and mansions should use the most suitable lighting scheme in each different place. Many people’s homes will mix and match different lighting methods and lamps to achieve the best results. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!