Don't worry about buying lighting. Lao Zhang teaches you how to buy it easily.

Today, I'm going to tell you what to start with when buying building materials. Lighting bar, in fact, many families don't pay much attention to the decorative effect of lighting, which is basically a lamp in a room, which is very monotonous. In fact, everyone's ideas are basically one reason, the budget is limited, and the role of lamps is nothing more than lighting. Of course, this idea was a long time ago. It's different now. The living standard has improved and the quality of life has gone up. When decorating, not only pay attention to quality, but also pay attention to beauty! In fact, lamps sometimes play a very important role, such as decorating with lamps and beautifying living space with lights, and different lights and colors can create different atmospheres. Today, Lao Zhang will tell you how to choose the lighting that suits you!

How to choose lamps?

First, purchase according to the principle of clear demand.

Every family's cultural level, hobbies, occupations, social objects and economic strength are different, so their choice of room decoration and lighting also has different styles due to the actual situation. But the purpose of decoration is basically the same, that is, economic, practical, beautiful, easy to operate, safe and reliable. Therefore, when choosing to buy lamps and lighting, we need to deal with the following relations.

1, the relationship between general lighting and local lighting

1, people are used to a room with a "main light" for general lighting, and most of them install a chandelier or ceiling lamp in the center of the room. In addition, according to the needs of local lighting or auxiliary lighting, wall lamps, table lamps and floor lamps are set as "auxiliary lamps". The so-called "main light" and "auxiliary light" are relative, and under certain conditions, their functions will also be replaced. For example, if the height of a room is less than 2.5M and the area is not large, it is not appropriate to set up multi-layer lamps, especially large chandeliers. One or two beautiful wall lamps can be used for general lighting and decoration. A desk lamp is used for study and work at night, and the lampshade is made of translucent plastic, and the upper diffused light can also meet the lighting needs.

2. Determine the principle of lighting style.

People's cultural level, hobbies, ages and occupations are different, and the styles of arranging lamps are also different. Therefore, setting lighting should proceed from reality and according to personal hobbies, in order to obtain the specific style and effect of lighting.

3. Lighting requirements of different occupations

People engaged in mental work are generally quiet, and like reading books, designing drawings, researching materials, etc. They need diversified lighting settings, desk lamps for work, floor lamps for reading and bedside lamps for reading newspaper information.

Second, choose buying skills according to age.

Lighting requirements of different age groups: Due to age differences, they have different standards for lighting requirements:

1, the elderly

The living habits of the elderly are simple and quiet, and the color and shape of the lamps used should set off the elegant and generous demeanor of the elderly. The main lamp can be matched with a chandelier or ceiling lamp in the shape of a palace lamp. In order to facilitate the elderly to get up at night, a low-light ever-burning lamp can be set at the bedside.

2. Middle-aged people

Middle-aged people are the leaders of their families and the pillars of their careers. They strive to be concise and bright in decorative modeling and color. Fabric lamp should not only reflect the personality, but also reflect the main style, such as the use of revolving arm desk lamp or floor lamp, which is convenient for study and work.

3. Young people

Young people should emphasize novelty, novelty and uniqueness in lighting. The main light should show personality, be creative in shape and bright in color. Wall lamp requires love as the theme in modeling, and the light source requires warmth and romance (especially for girls).

4. Children

It is best for children's lighting to be unpredictable, highlight a spectacle, increase children's imagination and be conducive to intellectual development. The shape and color of lighting should not only reflect childlike interest, but also be conducive to the healthy growth of children. The main light should be concise and lively, and you can use a simple chandelier or ceiling lamp. The lighting on the desktop should be bright, and animal-shaped desk lamps can be used, but attention should be paid to ensuring illumination. Because children are curious and active, the lighting is absolutely safe and reliable.

Third, according to the home purchase skills.

1, hall, lobby, corridor lighting

The foyer, lobby and corridor are the places that people must pass through in the past, the first impression of entering the room, and also one of the overall standards of indoor decoration. The lighting of foyer, lobby and corridor generally adopts small spherical lamps, flat round or square ceiling lamps, and their specifications, dimensions and sizes should match the living room. Sometimes spotlights are installed at the door. Lighting in foyer and corridor should be divided into two parts: primary part and secondary part. The lobby is the lobby of public buildings, and its lighting is very important. Lighting is often one of the symbolic decorations, which should be richly decorated, luxurious and exquisite.

2, the living room lighting

The living room has a large living room and a family living room. The living room is mainly decorated with mixed lights, reflecting the luxurious and exquisite national style. I won't introduce it in detail here, but use the lighting in the living room to explain it for readers' reference. The living room is the center of family members' activities, and it is also the place to receive relatives and friends. The lighting should not be sloppy, but should be carefully designed and arranged. The ideal design is that the number and brightness of lights can be adjusted, which can fully show the family style.

Generally, the combination of general lighting and local lighting is adopted, that is, one main lamp is matched with other auxiliary lighting. Such as: wall lamp, downlight, spotlight, etc. As far as the main lighting is concerned, if the height of the living room is about 3M, it is appropriate to use a mid-range luxury chandelier; If the floor height is below 2.5M, it is advisable to use mid-range decorative ceiling lamp or not use main lamp; If the floor height exceeds 3.5M, you can choose a chandelier or ceiling lamp with high grade and slightly larger size.

3. Bedroom lighting

The main function of the bedroom is to rest, but it is not a single sleeping area. In most families, the bedroom is also a place to put on makeup and store clothes, and also a place to have a short rest after work. In order to play a variety of uses in the bedroom, it is necessary to carefully design the lighting decoration. The choice of lamp shape and color should be based on creating a quiet and warm atmosphere; If you want to create a romantic or charming little world in your bedroom, you should use soft and beautiful lights. Indirect or diffuse lighting is suitable. Indoor indirect lighting, the ceiling color should be light, and the reflected light effect is good. If you use small low wattage spotlights for lighting, the ceiling should be dark, which can create a romantic and soft emotional atmosphere.

4. Kitchen lighting

Kitchen lighting requires high brightness, because lighting is also very important to the appearance of food and can affect people's appetite; Because people spend a long time in the kitchen, the lighting should be comfortable and attractive, which can improve the enthusiasm of making food. For general kitchen lighting, an embedded or semi-embedded astigmatism ceiling lamp is set above the operating table, the mask is embedded with transparent glass or plastic, and the ceiling is simple to reduce the troubles caused by dust and oil pollution. A range hood is generally installed above the stove, and there is an invisible white incandescent lamp in the range hood to light the stove. If the kitchen doubles as a dining room, a single-cover single-fire lifting or single-layer multi-fork chandelier can be set above the dining table. The light source should be a warm incandescent lamp, not a cold fluorescent lamp.

Principles of purchasing home lighting

First, the principle of simplicity.

Lighting should make the finishing point indoors. Too complicated shapes and colors are not suitable for rooms with simple design. Of course, the most important thing is to cooperate with your home decoration. Do you advocate harmony now? Having corresponding lighting engineering designers can give your new home a better design scheme. Let you save time and have a good home lighting effect.

Second, the principle of convenience.

Most people have experienced the embarrassment of replacing the bulb of X ○ ceiling lamp: standing on the table, standing on the chair, holding your head at 90 degrees and raising your arm 2. A ceiling five meters high or higher. When choosing lamps, we must consider the convenience of replacing bulbs.

Third, the principle of conservation of energy

Energy-saving bulb saves electricity, has good illumination, does not emit too much heat, and is suitable for multiple headlights. Energy-saving bulbs are mostly standard screws, and chandeliers have two calibers. One is standard, you can use energy-saving light bulbs. One non-standard light bulb can't be used. Attention should be paid when choosing: spotlights are mostly non-energy-saving products. The popular trend in the future is LED light source.

Fourth, the principle of safety.

Be sure to choose lamps from regular manufacturers. Ordinary products are marked with the total load. According to the total load, how many watts can be used for light bulbs, especially for multi-head chandeliers, that is, the number of heads × the wattage of each light bulb = the total load. In addition, waterproof lamps should be used in bathrooms and kitchens with high humidity.

Fifth, functional principle.

Rooms with different functions should be equipped with different styles and lighting. The living room should use bright and rich lamps; The bedroom should choose lamps that make people feel dazzling when lying in bed; Children's rooms should use colorful lamps; Waterproof lamps with simple style should be used in the bathroom; The kitchen should choose lamps that are easy to clean; Some places that need special performance can also choose to shoot lights.

Sixth, the principle of coordination

A brand lighting that focuses on home lighting takes fashion, energy saving and environmental protection as the design concept, and integrates decorative lighting with the overall style of the room, while all kinds of lamps in the same room should maintain color coordination or style coordination. Such as wooden walls, wooden cabinets, rectangular balconies with wooden roofs, suitable for installing rectangular wooden lamps; The rectangular hall is equipped with wrought iron watches and iron tube glass dining tables and chairs, which is suitable for installing rectangular iron tube chandeliers; Golden cabinet door handle, bedroom with golden spotlights, suitable for lamps decorated with gold.

Common lamp tips

First, the ceiling lamp

Commonly used ceiling lamps include square cover ceiling lamp, spherical ceiling lamp, pointed flat round ceiling lamp, hemispherical ceiling lamp, semi-flat spherical ceiling lamp, small rectangular cover ceiling lamp, etc. Ceiling lamp is suitable for lighting in living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The ceiling lamp can be directly installed on the ceiling, with simple installation and simple and generous style, giving the space a clear and lively feeling.

Ceiling lamps generally have ballasts and circulating lamps. There are two kinds of ballasts: inductive ballasts and electronic ballasts. Compared with inductive ballast, electronic ballast can improve the light efficiency of lamps and systems, start instantly and prolong the life of lamps. At the same time, it has the advantages of small temperature rise, no noise, small volume and light weight, and its power consumption is only 1/3 ~ 1/4 of that of inductive ballast, so it is necessary to choose electronic ballast ceiling lamp. The round tube of the ceiling lamp has halogen powder and trichromatic powder, and the trichromatic tube has good color rendering, high luminous intensity and slow light decay; Halogen powder lamp tube has poor color rendering, low luminosity and fast light decay.

Second, table lamps and floor lamps

The characteristic of desk lamp is its mobility and flexibility. The desk lamp itself is a work of art, which can give people a kind of beautiful enjoyment. Light can draw beautiful dynamic lines on the wall through the lampshade. Desk lamps can be placed anywhere, ranging in height from 60cm to 80cm, and are mostly used for basic lighting in living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants and family rooms. Desk lamps are generally about 30cm to 50cm high and can be used in specific work areas.

Floor lamps are often used for local lighting, emphasizing the convenience of movement rather than comprehensiveness, which is very practical for creating a corner atmosphere. If the lighting mode of floor lamp is direct projection, it is suitable for reading and other activities that require concentration. If it is indirect lighting, the overall light change can be adjusted.

Lighting is an indispensable decoration in family decoration. The style and color of lamps are as important as wallpaper, carpet or paint in the room. Some of the most popular lighting types today are dark brown, beige, dark white and rust. However, bright copper still tops the list.

Third, the chandelier

A chandelier is a kind of lamp that hangs from the ceiling with poles, chains or pipes for overall lighting. Most chandeliers have lampshades. Lampshades are usually made of metal, glass, plastic or wood products. Because lamps have dual functions of lighting and art, they can be roughly divided into decorative chandeliers and functional chandeliers. The chandelier has different themes, styles and characteristics, which is dazzling. Chandeliers can be used to provide more lighting for some areas, such as dining tables. In order to prevent people from hitting their heads when they get up, the chandelier should be installed more than 30 cm away from the dining table. The diameter of the fixed lamp should be 30 cm and less than the width of the table, and placed directly above the table.

In order to prevent accidents, the stairs should be lit up and down with switches at both ends. Fixed ceilings or built-in lighting can provide the light needed for stairs. Install a lamp with a fixed base on the ceiling of the hall. For safety reasons, fixed lighting equipment is installed every 2-3m in the corridor. In rooms with ceilings higher than 2.4m and dark floors and walls, large wattage lighting should be used.

Fourth, the wall lamp

The advantage of wall lamp is that it softens the light by reflecting the light from the wall, and it has multiple effects of projecting and smudging the light, showing different styles due to different decoration materials. It is very suitable as a light source for background, emphasis or indication. Everyone has the effect of pulling the line of sight, which often makes the room look bigger. Because the decorative effect of this lamp is far more obvious than the lighting effect, when choosing it, we should first look at its beautiful effect on the wall before deciding.

, (micro signal Tian Tian-Qijia)