Indirect Light
Solve your doubts and know everything you need to know about indirect light
Indirect lighting has become the main protagonist in the decoration of domestic spaces, mainly in common areas, such as the living room. This option is the most suitable if you are looking to create a cozy and warm atmosphere.
1 What is indirect lighting?
Traditionally, when we placed a lamp, it pointed directly towards the ground, projecting the light downwards. The consequence of this is that the light beam is much more limited and focused, causing shadows and leaving areas of the room without adequate lighting. With ambient light, what we are looking for is that the entire room has the light it needs, putting an end to the highlights and shadows. The key to this form of lighting is to direct the light beam towards the walls or ceiling, so that it bounces and reflects off these surfaces.
2 Benefits of ambient light
- It gives us more luminosity even providing less light level.
- It makes the environments look larger.
- If a linear design is used, the lighting is uniform and free of shadows.
- The light source is more hidden, which prevents glare and provides more visual comfort.
- The ambient light effect can be achieved with LEDs, making us have a more efficient home from an energy point of view.
3 The keys to indirect lighting for the living room
Without a doubt, one of the rooms in the house in which this type of light is used the most is in the living room. It is a space that all family members share and in which we want to be comfortable, also counting on the amount of light just what we need at all times. The usual thing in the living room is to use indirect light on the ceiling, generally with LED strips or recessed spotlights remaining as hidden as possible. You have two options, either you put the ambient light around the entire perimeter of the ceiling or you create islands of lighting in strategic areas, such as above the dining table or behind the sofa. Another way to get ambient light is with the help of wall lights that help direct the light towards the wall. You can place them on either side of the sofa or even next to the furniture. You also get ambient light if you place some LED strips on furniture elements, on a shelf, on the sideboard, etc. Of course, you can combine this type of lighting with decorative lamps that add a unique touch to your living room. The hanging lampand above the table is a classic that never goes out of style and will give you even more lighting power when you need it.
4 An extra tip
If you are going to do a renovation at home and you are clear that you are looking for indirect lighting for the living room, plan it beforehand. You can install different moldings on the ceiling of this room that will help you create a unique effect if you use indirect lights. There are several ways to achieve indirect lighting for the living room. Spend time planning and you will see how you achieve a perfect result
