1. The power of lighting design to reveal the real beauty of the space
INTERIOR & LIGHTING DESIGN
2. SUMMARY
• General overview
• Importance
• Types of lighting (ambient, accent, task)
• Architectural lighting design
• Space transformation
• Lighting installation
• Product lighting design
3. GENERAL OVERVIEW
• Lighting is the most important factor in interior design
• Expensive materials & interiors are never shown to their fullest without a good lighting scheme
behind them
• Incorporating Lighting as part of the scheme considering how the light works with the materials
and finishes and creating different moods within the space is essential to a successful interior
5. AMBIENT LIGHTING
• Can brighten and enhance the glow of the rooms
• Lanterns and wall fixtures can render an ambient lighting effect
• Using dimmer switches can also change the ambiance of the room to achieve the desired look
and feel
9. ACCENT LIGHTING
• Accent lighting or Architectural lighting is used to highlight walls and objects in the room
• Indirect light, recessed floor lamp and directional spots or wall wash
• Accent lighting can also show off a piece of art or a photograph
13. TASK LIGHTING
• Provides localized lighting in special task areas
• Used in work spaces to help in performing daily tasks
• Ex. A light over the dining tables or a reading lamp…
17. ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING (CONT’D)
• Shadows and shade are very important
• Too much light Glare
• ✔ Need to have a balance
• A room without shadows will look flat and shapeless, shadows and contrast will enhance
textures, shapes, and the size of objects in the interior
31. “Light is the magical ingredient that
makes or break a space; it is one
of the most important elements in
all my interiors”
Benjamin Noriega – interior designer