Week One Lecture Part 2

LIGHTING DESIGN PART 2 Instructor: Deborah Ogden

A linear light source concealed on top of a canopy bed gives lovely ambient light without a visible source

Hide an ambient lighting source above an armoire or bookcase

Install lighting in a skylight well--for light that seems to be daylight—even at night!

Tray ceilings lend themselves very well to cove lighting details

The task lighting illuminates the counters very well
The ambient light softly gives another layer to fill in the room

Kitchen cove lighting
Using cove lighting above a kitchen cabinet, with a fascia and linear light source
Here is an example of cove lighting for a kitchen with no open space above the upper cabinets. This is a great ambient lighting solution.

Another ambient light source idea
Lighting inside this light well would be an indirect source, or a type of cove lighting

Methods for concealing linear light sources on open ceiling beams

Concealed light sources on top of open beams reflects from the ceiling to create ambient light

Ambient light is best in layers, rather than as a single source, which can be harsh, like this chandelier

Here the sconces help give ambient light rather than relying only on a full-blast chandelier
The chandelier will appear to give most of the light, but can be dimmed, or use smaller bulbs and less harsh glare
Light layers are more flexible, and can save energy

How to place a sconce --

A high wall sconce can be a good ambient light source
The light can reflect from the ceiling for effective indirect lighting

Torchieres offer the same benefits as sconces for this example—they provide ambient light that will seem to come from the chandelier, which can be dimmed

Here is a dining room using a chandelier along with cove lighting for layered ambient lighting

This indirect light pendant is another option for ambient light—giving the same light as a chandelier without glare

ACCENT LIGHTING USED FOR DRAMA AND EFFECT TO HIGHLIGHT ART OR TEXTURE FOR UP-LIGHT ON INDOOR PLANTS OR OUTSIDE ON TREES

If it’s not practical to install a ceiling spot, a portable one can be placed on a bookcase or other tall item

Accent spots can be attached with a weighted or friction fastener

Up-lights in a plant pot (with a stake to hold them in place) are an easy and inexpensive way to get a glamorous look--and dramatic ceiling shadows

Placement of an accent spot light is very important
This spotlight is directly
above the sculpture,
and does not illuminate
the face

This spot has been placed at the correct angle to show the face on the sculpture
An adjustable spot gives a little more flexibility

Lighting within an enclosed space needs to consider the heat given off by the source—and check the local code
Note the fascia or valance (not “valence”) to hide source and stop glare

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