How to match lighting design techniques and solutions dictated by the architectural features of the facility with the wishes of clients? To accomplish these tasks, there is such a profession as a lighting designer. Architecture and light are inextricably linked with each other, because when the light of day fades and architecture loses its features, only lighting design can restore color, shape and volume, giving new life to an architectural object. The ability to create many light solutions allows you to solve functional, aesthetic and emotional problems at the same time in accordance with the purpose of a particular room.
Hallway
The most important feature of the hallway is that that daylight is practically not present in it. And therefore, it is necessary to create such lighting, in which the lack of daylight is not felt. The best lighting for the hallway is diffused light. It is created with the help of wall lamps directed at the ceiling. In this case, the room will be illuminated by light reflected from the ceiling, sharply outlined shadows will disappear, and the walls will visually appear higher. This type of lighting is not suitable for high ceilings. If the room is too high, so that visually To reduce the height of the ceiling, you can use wall or ceiling lamps with an adjustable angle of rotation. In this case, the light must be directed strictly at the walls, the ceiling remains in the shadow and is visually lowered. The same lighting principle can be used if you have an elongated narrow hallway. A large amount of light reflected from the upper part of the walls and partly from the ceiling visually expands the space.
Bedroom
In the bedroom, diffused soft light is preferable, so it is not recommended to use open sources of directional light, as they create deep shadows. The effect of diffused light is achieved by lamps with shades and lampshades made of matte glass or fabric. The classic option for creating general lighting in the bedroom is a traditional ceiling lamp that directs the light flow to the ceiling and the upper part of the walls, located in the center of the room.
Orientation light in the bedroom can be created using local sources - floor lamps, sconces and tall table lamps placed directly next to the bed. Pleasant light can be obtained by evenly placing small light sources behind cornices and screens. Hidden from view lights cast beams of light towards the ceiling, from which they are reflected downwards, dispersing into the bedroom. Such lighting will allow, when using directional light sources, to practically eliminate shadows.
Kitchen
The kitchen is a room that always needs a lot of light, so it is appropriate to use powerful halogen lamps here. Bright light is needed for cooking, so lighting is best placed directly above the work surface. Most often, lighting of the work area is created with the help of built-in under-shelf lamps. The best option is elongated lamps that provide uniform distribution of light along the work surface. If the stove is located in the middle of the kitchen, it is advisable to equip the work area with a solid hood with powerful built-in lamps. Together with the overhead general lighting, they will be quite sufficient for all kitchen work.
General lighting can be any, depending on preferences: built-in ceiling or single pendant lights.lamps that provide evenly distributed light in the kitchen space. The light from hanging lamps should not hit the eyes, so diffusing matte or metal lampshades in in this case are the best solution. The height of the pendant lamp is selected depending on the desired effect: a high lamp makes the table more formal, a low one - cozy. The number and power of sources are specially selected for each individual case.uchae.
Living room
The most multifunctional room in the house is the living room. Here they work, relax, and receive guests. Even in a small living room, it is advisable to divide the space into zones. Local light sources are used for light zoning. Therefore, it is better to abandon the usual option of a single light source - a multi-arm chandelier. Combined lighting is more appropriate, when the general overhead light is supplemented by the soft light of a floor lamp, sconces and special backlight lamps. This approach will allow you to create areas of the room with different levels of illumination. For example, a brighter light is appropriate above the dining table, and a soft light from a table lamp or tosher is appropriate near an armchair or coffee table.
Bathroom
The bathroom will only benefit from powerful lighting - the light will sparkle on the tiles and chrome, and be reflected in the mirrors. But, striving for beauty, we must not forget about the safety requirements, which must be followed with particular care in the bathroom lighting system: light sources must be protected from direct moisture.
Often, bathroom lighting is provided by a single lamp. This type of lighting is more suitable for small rooms. In a spacious bathroom, several lamps are installed for even distribution of light. When choosing lamps, keep in mind that the greater the number of light sources, the lower their power can be. The most frequently used light sources in the bathroom are halogen lamps. Compared to conventional incandescent lamps, halogen lamps provide higher illumination with the same energy consumption. They can be either built-in or open. A unique effect is created in the bathroom when using floor lighting. This light already belongs to the category of additional, decorative.
Bali and Art Deco
"In the brown range, the textures should be rich. Otherwise, it turns out flat."
The owner of the apartment spends half a year on a yacht. He loves the sea. The East and especially the island of Bali. But he came to us with talk about Art Deco, - says architect Oleg Klodt. - Many customers started with these words. Although what they have in mind is little like a real interior of that era. In fact, they come for our "signature style".
What is it? We are inspired by techniques characteristic of Art Deco: clear proportions, reverent attitude to the texture of wood, a combination of wood and metal. But, of course, we take its modern version, such as, for example, from designer Barbara Bsrri." A special attitude to color is felt in the works of the Ermann bureau. "I don't really like warm tones like peach. As a rule, my apartments are contrasting, black and white. However, I have now moved from sharp tones to a softer combination - light and brown. It is more comfortable for the eyes and more practical, easier to work with. It is very popular in America. We can say that in terms of color, it is a typical American apartment. On the other hand, a similar range is also characteristic of the East, which "Oolseg" is the customer. And in Indonesia "you will find the same dark wood plus shades of ivory. A calm palette allows you to combine things of different styles and cultures. We have a bit of ethnicity here: for example, oriental chairs "dissolved" in the European setting. Brown leaves freedom."
Advice from Oleg Klodt
SECRET OF SUCCESS
"The chocolate palette is convenient. It is easy to develop - add both neutral shades and color spots. For example. paintings can be hung in blue or red tones, I decorated my apartment differently, in gray and silver, the palette (I call it "Dutch") is exquisite, but it turned out to be quite difficult to complement it"
MR. BROWN
"The brown range has a secret: the textures in it must be rich, varied. Otherwise, it will turn out flat and dull." Almost all the rooms have fabric wallpaper with a barely noticeable pattern on the walls, On the floor - oak boards and parquet, shades from dark chocolate to burnt sugar. Joinery is made mainly of walnut. "The breed is fantastically beautiful, with a rich texture." Light colors begin to glow against such a background.
INDIVIDUALITY
The area of the apartment is 120 sq. m. The already small space is divided into two floors. To make the most of the space, much is created according to the architect's sketches. The staircase, shelves, doors, cabinets, panels, cornices - everything is custom-made. It's not just aboutpractical use "When I design a space, I imagine how the object should look in it. That's exactly how I draw it. If you go shopping in stores, the idea can get lost."
NATURALNESS
"For me, the most valuable thing is when the hand of an architect or designer is not felt. They do it in Europe. In French or English interiors, there is no "made-up look", although the objects are ideally combined with each other. We rarely manage to achieve such a height. Only sometimes, with clients who have traveled a lot, and, oddly enough, with older clients. Then a combination of experience, intelligence, trust in a professional arises. And taste, of course"
A MATTER OF TECHNOLOGY
In order not to clutter up a small living room, the speakers were built into the wall. "It would be more correct to place them around the TV, but since there is little space, they were installed on top. — says installer Alexander Litvak, who collaborated with the architects, — when the home theater is not in a special room, but in a residential one, compromises are inevitable.” We chose acoustics from the company B&W.