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The entrance, the patio, the garden, the pathways and the garage area are places where proper lighting can make a big difference.
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Lighting and color.
The colors we see are the result of a light beam striking a surface and then reflected towards our eyes.
Research has increasingly shown that the concept of color is the result of peoples’ psycho-physiological approach.
There are also other factors that influence the visual perception of colors and light, such as age, sensitivity to light, and neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and autism.
Lighting has the power to transform a space.
When designing a space, color perception is strongly related to the sensations caused by the lamps according to their color temperature.
Most designers know that the warm and cold tones of the lamps produce different colors.
Incandescent lamps—warm lighting—add an orange or reddish tint to colors.
For example, brown acquires a pink tint.
On the other hand, fluorescent lamps—cold lighting—add a blue tint which results in brown acquiring a blue tint.
This phenomenon is usually found in bathrooms equipped with fluorescent lamps.
Also, have a look at some of the light fixtures that create the feeling of past eras, suitable for interior decoration—the beautiful brass light fixtures.
Outdoor lighting.
As interior lighting can highlight the style and the uniqueness of a space, creating a distinctive feeling, so can outdoor lights give a different dimension and aesthetic, while also providing security.
Today, the wide variety of available outdoor light fixtures makes it relatively easy to find lights that match the style, decoration and architectural details of every home.
Along with the appropriate choice of light sources, one needs to cover the most common areas requiring functional lighting, such as sidewalks, entrances and reception areas.
Lighting in these areas can ensure optimal conditions for safe movement, which means the proper placement of light fixtures is very important.
Entrance lighting not only helps when unlocking a door at night, but also makes it easier for visitors to recognize your doorbell.
Lighting along an entryway or a terrace can prevent possible slipping, stumbling or falling.
Outdoor lighting around the house offers safety and comfort, with high-intensity lights acting as a theft deterrent.
There are also other outdoor areas around the home that can benefit from effective lighting.
Adding lights to a courtyard or terrace makes it easier to use them for barbecues or family gatherings.
Lights can highlight a garden or impart a more intense and dramatic effect to the liquid element.
Proper placement of light fixtures also gives a different dimension to small gardens.
There is a wide variety of outdoor light fixtures with different designs, sizes and types that can be paired to the area’s style.
At brass-light-fixtures.com, you can find wall-mounted, beam-mounted, pendant or landscape light fixtures, in any color and with a number of finishes.
Kitchen lighting. Tips and ideas
As the kitchen is not always located in the ideal area compared to the rest of the house, you should at least ensure that it does not have any disadvantages that make it “awkward” and dysfunctional.
Besides, you spend a large part of the day there, so it’s worthwhile addressing its configuration.
This means that matters such as natural lighting and room ventilation are key priorities.
Windows must be of sufficient size, while it is preferable to have access to a veranda, thus facilitating the removal of daily trash.
Technical kitchen lighting is a matter that you should not undertake casually and hastily, if you want it to adequately serve your needs.
The kitchen bench is the central point of illumination and will be covered by built – in spotlights or fluorescent lamps that will illuminate the desired spot with clarity.
The general kitchen lighting body—usually located at the center of the ceiling—serves the rest of the space, but not the individual tasks performed on the bench.
In addition, pay close attention to damp spots, so as to prevent moisture from affecting the cabinet materials or even the food or linen placed within them.
The exterior lighting design of an entrance, with the appropriate light fixtures, will complement your home’s overall decoration.
Light fixtures and properly arranged outdoor furniture will create an informal and unique atmosphere.
They will beautify all your outdoor areas, including terraces, courtyards, balconies or gardens.
A home entrance can be illuminated according to the residents’ taste and the decoration of the building’s areas.
The choice of lighting type depends on the decoration and the area available.
Lighting may be local, highlighting the decorative elements, general direct lighting, a combination of direct – indirect lighting, or even general and local lighting.
Direct lighting offers a diffusion of light within the area, while indirect lighting focuses or reflects light.
All combinations are desirable, as entrance lighting is not placed for a specific task which requires a specific lighting type.
The purpose of lighting your home entrance is the safe access to your space, both for you and your visitors, but also the creation of a unique and memorable impression.
The only thing this function requires is warm lighting, which produces a welcoming atmosphere.
We should not forget that the appropriate choice of entrance lighting can play an important role in terms of safety.
Proper night lighting will make you feel safer, as it will prevent the entry of any malicious persons (burglars).
A pendant light fixture can be installed, providing general lighting, along with two sconces that placed left and right of the door, as secondary light sources.
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The proper lighting that you desire for your living room – dining room can be obtained with various qualities and quantities of light fixtures, as these areas have multiple roles.
Although there can be no general rule for illuminating such a space, we believe that it should start from floor light fixtures with powerful indirect lighting, using an integrated dimmer for variating light levels according to your needs.
A few table lamps will provide a certain ambiance or local illumination for reading, watching TV etc.
You can use wall sconces to achieve lighting enhancement or create decorative shading.
Finally, by adding various spotlights, you can highlight paintings, plants, sculptures or important details.
As experts suggest, bedrooms are the main areas where you should create an ambient atmosphere.
This can be achieved using floor light fixtures with integrated dimmers, allowing fluctuations in light levels, or with the use of wall sconces.
A classic pendant light is only acceptable if it is centered above the bed, otherwise it will look incongruous, and so a ceiling lap would be preferable.
Spotlights should be avoided as they create tension.
Illumination next to the bed can be achieved with table lamps on the nightstands or light fixtures which can be screwed onto the wall or the headboard in order to save space.
The primary criterion when choosing light fixtures for children’s bedrooms is safety.
The location of light fixtures should be carefully chosen so that a child cannot easily reach them and lamps should be selected with covered light sources or at least lamps that do not heat up excessively.
The kitchen is a workplace with high demands in lighting in order to avoid domestic accidents.
A classic pendant lamp in the middle of the room is not enough.
Sufficient localized lighting is therefore required, which can be easily obtained by using fluorescent lamps, usually under the cupboards, and at least two central ceiling lamps or fluorescent lighting for ample general illumination, which will help us see inside cabinets and the vertical surfaces of electrical appliances.
The bathroom can have as its basic light source a main light fixture on the ceiling, usually a ceiling lamp.
The light on the basin’s mirror must assist in our grooming, so it should be positioned in front of our face.
Avoid spotlights as they create shadows and particularly recessed ceiling lights because they disfigure our face in the mirror.
A series of small courtesy lights on each side or above the mirror is an excellent idea
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Light fixture – Light fixtures should be cleaned with a cloth dampened with water and dried with a soft microfiber cloth.
Avoid any other cleaning means.
Most light fixtures are electrostatically painted and protected with varnish.
If, for any reason, the varnish is removed from the light fixture, then its natural wear will be immediate.
The same procedure should be followed for the glass and any other crystal parts of the light.
If possible, remove them and wash them gently with lukewarm water and light soap. Carefully dust the lamps.
If one needs changing, that means all lamps have reached the end of their lifetime and should be replaced, so as to avoid any variations in brightness resulting from the difference between a new lamp and an old one.
Suitable cleaning materials and techniques should be used to minimize losses caused by the chemical action or abrasion of surfaces where dust has accumulated.
The plastic or prismatic reflectors are discolored over time and reduce the light output of a fixture.
Replacing them in old installations can lead to significant improvements.
Plastics with stabilized properties should also be used, as they have a longer useful lifetime.
The light emitted by fluorescent bulbs is diminished over time, so a bulb will consume the same energy but only produce half—or less—light, before reaching the end of its lifetime.
A scheduled bulk replacement of bulbs at the end of their useful lifetime should be considered, individually replacing any prematurely burnt-out bulbs.
The scheduled cleaning and replacement of bulbs can ensure the minimization of losses and thus the continuous and efficient operation of the lighting installation.
The reduction of the light emitted by a lighting installation during its lifetime is usually known in the original design, and so the initial lighting levels are calculated slightly higher than those required, unless variable or constant flow control systems are provided.
A design which uses control systems will prolong the life of bulbs and address any over-dimensioning problems.
Light fixture cleaning can be treated as a separate issue, as the degradation of the fixture will depend on the conditions in which it is installed.
For example, lights in retail outlets with windows or doors open to busy streets will require more frequent cleaning than those in an air-conditioned office with closed windows.
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A brass light fixture made of hard brass is manufactured from either a solid piece of pure brass or from a brass sheet or tube.
If you live near the sea or the ocean, you wouldn’t want to purchase any type of outdoor lighting.
The salty sea air can oxidize and destroy fixtures made of cheaper materials, such as aluminum or iron. Only special outdoor light fixtures such as those made of solid brass are recommended for use near the sea.
These fixtures are the best suitable for coastal areas, as they can withstand the salty sea air.
It is no coincidence that these types of brass light fixtures are still used on ships, from which they have taken the name nautical lights.
In general, light fixtures made of brass have high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.
Ideally, lights intended for outdoor use (gardens, terraces, courtyards, pathways and walkways) are made of hard brass and are fitted with thick glass so as to withstand even the harshest weather conditions.
Typically, these fixtures have ribbed glass which refracts the light and does not dazzle visitors.
Some models also have a safety net that protects the glass against potential impacts.
Outdoor lamps are sealed with a special gasket that protects its electric parts, such as the lamp, the lampholder and the wiring from rain, snow and dust.
It should be noted that, over time, hard brass develops a beautiful natural patina on its surface, with a dark brown or green hue.
This gives the light fixture a charming appearance.
The patina, if required, can be easily removed with appropriate cleaning, which can return the fixture to its original state.
With proper care, a light fixture made of hard brass can preserve its original luster and beauty for many generations.
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