Why is it important to choose the right lighting in the house and how to do it correctly

The correct selection of lighting fixtures is one of the most important components of creating comfort in the home. Our health and emotional state depend on it.

Coming home from work, we first of all want to relax. And in order to work in the office, it is important for us to cheer up and concentrate. Correctly selected lighting plays a decisive role here: the location of the lamps and the temperature of the glow.

We competently distribute the lamps throughout the room

The first thing to start with is not choosing the design of the luminaires, but their correct distribution throughout the room. After all, if you just place just one (albeit beautiful) chandelier in the center of a large room, then in the central part of the room you will have an excess of light, while the corners will remain dark. Think in advance where and what area you need to highlight in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living room or hallway.

For example, in the kitchen, it is very important to plan in advance the location of the dining table and implement high-quality lighting, decide on the illumination of the cooking zone and think over the options for lighting / illumination of the countertop to give an aesthetically pleasing attractive look.

In the office, it is important to plan the main lighting and lighting of the desktop. And in the living room - think about creating a relaxing environment by highlighting decorative elements.

We select high-quality lighting according to all the rules

So, you have decided on the place of installation of lighting devices. Now you need to choose the right light according to the technical parameters.

1. Colorful temperature

This is the first choice and applies to both LED strips and individual fixtures. Remember: the warmer the light, the more comfort it gives the room. The picture clearly shows which light is suitable for different rooms.

2. CRI - color rendering index

Color rendering index is an important parameter that should also be paid attention to. It characterizes the ability of a light source to correctly reproduce the colors of objects. Try to choose products with the highest possible rate, but not less than 80.

3. Belt length

If you decide to illuminate the kitchen countertop using LED strip, it is important to correctly calculate its length. You will need this indicator to determine the parameters of the power supply and the lighting control system.

4. Power Supply

It is a device that provides energy to the tape. Here you should adhere to the following rule: the power supply must be at least 25% more powerful than the LED strip. For simplicity in determining the power, you can use the following formula:

In addition, power supplies are available in perforated and closed cases. For maximum silence, it is best to choose the closed case options.

5. Profile

The next important step is choosing a profile. Many people attach LED strip to a regular surface, although this is incorrect and dangerous. In this case, the tape will warm up during operation and may simply fall off or burn out.

In order for the tape to serve you as long as possible, it is better to attach it to a special aluminum profile, which will dissipate excess heat, which means it will allow the LEDs to work for a long time in comfortable temperature conditions.

6. Lighting control

At the final stage, you need to decide how you will control the lighting. It can be a simple switch or a dimmer. If you decide to use a dimmer, then you need to correctly calculate the power of the product. To do this, we use the following formula:

In order not to be mistaken with the calculations, use calculators on the Arlight website. With their help, you can select equipment for lighting, calculate the number of lamps required for your room and immediately select the appropriate ones. You can also download typical solutions for main lighting, backlighting, illumination of the kitchen working area.

Arlight Is one of the largest manufacturers of LED equipment in Russia with its own plant in Brest. The company has its own research department and photometric laboratory where products are tested. The brand closely monitors the quality of its products and provides a long warranty of up to 7 years.

Remember: not only the quality of lighting, but also your health depends on how responsibly you approach the selection of lighting. Poor and low grade lighting can damage your eyesight.

Buy only high quality products - LED strips, light bulbs, lamps, etc. V In this case, you will enjoy high-quality and safe for your health for a long time light.