Simple lighting design for your optimal lighting concept

The most important things at a glance:

• Light not only influences brightness, but also the atmosphere and your well-being in every room.
• Well thought-out lighting design combines different types of lighting to create the perfect ambience.
• Modern technologies such as dimmable LEDs, smart control and changing color temperatures set specific accents.
• With designer lights from NEONA, you'll find the perfect solution for every room - whether minimalist or extravagant.

The basics of lighting design

Light is much more than purely functional lighting - it influences the effect of the room and the feeling in your home. A carefully thought-out lighting concept not only takes into account the luminous flux and illuminance, but also important factors such as

• Light color,
• dimmability
• and the atmosphere that the lighting design conjures up in the room.

Modern lighting concepts combine classic ambient lighting with accent and task lighting to meet different needs.

In the living room, for example, not only basic lighting is considered, but also atmospheric accent lighting for cozy evenings.

💡 The three pillars of perfect lighting

With the ideal lighting design, you combine three basic types of lighting for each room.

You will find a clear comparison in the following table:

These three types of lighting ensure that you always achieve the right balance between functionality and atmospheric ambience.

💡 Basic lighting: The basic lighting for every room

Basic lighting forms the basis of the lighting concept - it ensures uniform and needs-based illumination of the entire room. With ceiling luminaires and pendant luminaires or suspended luminaires, a room is clearly illuminated and provides the necessary orientation with sufficient light and brightness.

Modern lighting design focuses on flexibility here, so that both bright and subdued light is possible thanks to dimmability and variable color temperature settings.

💡 Accent lighting: showcase your favorite pieces

Accent lighting highlights special objects and architectural details. With targeted lighting accents, you can showcase works of art, furniture or special design elements. Such accent lights, for example

• wall lights with spotlight function
• or sideboard lamps, also create exciting shadow effects that add depth to your rooms.

💡 Task lighting: light for concentrated work

Work areas such as desks, kitchen worktops, hobby areas or workbenches require precise lighting planning. Here, for example, special

• Desk lamps,
• wall luminaires
• or ceiling lights come into play.

They provide optimum, glare-free brightness to ensure concentration even when working for long periods.

Lighting design for different rooms

Every room in your home has individual requirements. Needs-based lighting design is therefore essential to perfectly combine functionality and atmosphere. Here are some examples at a glance.

💡 Living room: cosiness and flexibility

In the living room, the light should be versatile and variable - both for relaxed movie nights and for social gatherings. Examples of this include a combination of a central ceiling light for ambient lighting and additional functional and accent lights to create islands of light. This creates a flexible lighting concept that adapts to your everyday life and activities.

Use our living room lighting concept for inspiration now.

💡 Kitchen: functionality and atmosphere

In the kitchen, bright and clear illumination of work surfaces is essential. At the same time, the light should also create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere. Here are

• LED pendant luminaires above the kitchen island
• and spot-based accent lights are ideal.

You can find out more in our guide to Kitchen lighting concepts

💡 Bedroom: relaxation and tranquillity

In the bedroom, the focus is on relaxation. Warm white light that can be gently dimmed creates a cozy environment. Combine indirect light sources such as wall or table lamps to achieve optimum lighting conditions for your evening routine.

💡 Bathroom: functionality and well-being

The bathroom benefits from a combination of functional light for the mirror area and an indirect lighting effect that makes for a pleasant stay and turns your bathroom into a wellness spa.

💡 Study: concentration and productivity

Daylight-like light with high brightness is necessary in the study. Acombination of ceiling and table luminaires supports concentrated work and reduces glare.

💡 Hallway: orientation and atmosphere

Good illumination is important in the hallway to provide orientation and make the room appear inviting. Discreetly used wall luminaires, for example, ensure a harmonious transition to the adjoining rooms.

Technical aspects of lighting design

Technical key figures such as luminous flux (measured in lumens), luminous intensity (candela) and illuminance (lux) play a decisive role. Modern LED lamps impress with their energy efficiency, durability and wide range of applications,

• from warm white light for cozy rooms
• to daylight white light, which has an activating and concentration-enhancing effect.

💡 Understanding light sources: Lumen, candela and lux

The brightness of a light source is specified in lumens, while candela describes the luminous intensity and lux the illuminance.

Here is a brief overview:

💡 LED lamps: energy efficiency and flexibility

Modern LED lights are not only energy-efficient, they are also available in a wide range of color temperatures - from warm white to daylight white. This makes them the ideal choice for any room lighting.

💡 Dimmability: lighting mood as required

Dimmable lights allow you to adjust the brightness depending on the time of day and the desired mood. They can be perfectly adapted to your everyday life.

💡 Color temperature: From warm white to cool white

The color temperature has a strong effect on the atmosphere in a room.

• Warm white light (approx. 2700-3000 Kelvin) has a cozy and relaxing effect,
• while cool white light (up to approx. 5300 Kelvin) is activating and promotes concentration.

Practical tips for lighting design

Here are some helpful tips on how to plan the right lighting for your home.

💡 Multiple light sources for balanced lighting

Use a combination of ambient, accent and task lighting to give each room the optimum light balance.

💡 Consider the room function

Think about what activities take place in a room. Study rooms require bright, glare-free lighting, while a pleasant, dimmable lighting mood is important in the living room.

💡 Decorative luminaires for visual accents

Decorative designer lights can act as eye-catchers and give your rooms a special touch. This makes them a real eye-catcher in your living space.

💡 Pay attention to proportions and technical details

Make sure that luminaires fit the room in terms of size and proportions. A light source that is too large or too small can disrupt the overall picture.

💡 Combine direct and indirect light

The combination of direct and indirect light creates a harmonious overall look. Indirect light, e.g. from LED strips or wall lights, creates soft shadows and a pleasant atmosphere.

Current trends in lighting design

Modern lighting design is based on technological innovations and sustainable concepts. Some of the current trends are:

💡 Angular spotlights: Modern elegance

Angular spots set modern accents and bring structure to your lighting concepts. They are a stylish alternative to b and go particularly well with industrial and minimalist furnishing styles.

💡 Smart lighting control: flexibility and convenience

Smart systems allow you to control the lighting using modern control functions. This not only allows you to save energy, but also to adjust the lighting mood to your needs at any time.

💡 Energy efficiency and sustainability: light with a clear conscience

With LED technology and sustainable materials, you can rely on environmentally friendly and long-lasting lighting solutions. This is not only easy on your wallet, but also on the environment.

Conclusion

NEONA offers you a wide selection of designer lights to set the scene in your rooms. Whether it's modern ceiling lights, versatile table lamps, flexible floor lamps or elegant outdoor lamps - here you will find tailor-made solutions for every ambience and your individual lighting concept. Discover the variety of our selected designer lights now and start planning your lighting with NEONA!

FAQ

What does a lighting design include?

It includes the values of the luminaires (e.g. power, luminous flux, etc.). There are also special software programs for lighting design.

How do you draw a lighting plan?

You need the floor plan with the sockets and select the optimum ambient, task and accent lighting for each room. You also select suitable light sources.

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