The document discusses the importance of lighting in hotels, highlighting its role in setting the atmosphere and enhancing room character through various types of lights such as direct, indirect, and diffused. It covers practical considerations for different areas, such as kitchens and lobbies, emphasizing the balance between functionality and aesthetics. Additionally, it addresses the various lamps and lighting fixtures available, their efficiency, and the impact of light on color perception and interior decoration.

1. Lighting IN Hotels s
Dr. Bhavya Khamesra

2. Introduction
 Creates right atmosphere, add character to room
 Decorative & functional
 Not appear dull/ flat…..,not cause glare
 Balance direct/ indirect…, direct / diffused
 Amount of light –depends on function of area &
colours used in furnishings/floors
 Strong lights in kitchen , wash areas, staff rooms
 Decorative lights // functional lights

4. Hanging lights

5. Types of lights
 direct  indirect
 diffused  Semi indirect

6. Direct Light thrown on surface below
Over bright, shadows, glare
indirect Fittings are concealed, light thrown on wall/
ceiling, reflected, no glare/shadow
Diffused Pass through glass/plastic filament
Fittings completely enclosed/ concealed
Semi
indirect
Some light diffused, some reflected from
ceiling

7. LED exterior lighting

8. Royal décor lighting

9. FILAMENT/
incandescent
Vacuum filled/inert gases
Fine filament heated
Higher temperature & glare
Life- 1000/ 2000 hours
Damaged by vibration,
voltage fluctuation
Low in cost, different sizes
for all types of fittings
Gives clear/ diffused
Can produce highlights &
sparkle
FLOURECENT LAMPS
Vacuum coated with
fluorescent powder
UV rays fall on powder give
light
Aide choice of colours
Some tubes have reflectors
inside
Hot Cathode lamps low
starting voltage
Hot cathode lamps high
starting voltage ,instant start

10. incandescent fluroscent

11. Give warm light, with
distortion of colour
Generates considerable heat
Will darken wall / ceiling
Are easily replaced
Suitable for pendent lights,
Wall brackets, table & floors
standards, spot lights
Poor efficiency
Running cost lower, saves
electricity
Gives 3 times light as fill. Of
same wattage
Gives diffused light with flat
appearance
Operating temperature 1/5
lower then filament
Good overall light , no
shadow
Used with plastic/ glass
coverings

12. LED

14. Wall lamp shades Ceiling /hanging shades

15.  Ordinary bulbs- incandescent
 CFL – compact Fluorescent light are replacing
ordinary bulbs
 LED – light emitting diodes
 Bulbs - 10 watt to 150 watts
 Reflector type incandescent lamps-feature &
decorative lights , silver/ aluminium inner reflectors
 High power outdoor floodlights- tungsten iodine
lamps

17. Fittings & shades
 Adds to decoration
 Affects efficiency of lighting system
 Appropriate shade ,variety of shapes,
sizes, & material are available
 Standard lamps- firm base & shade correct
proportion to height of lamp
 Flex/ wire avoid across floor, over furniture, under
carpets , may lead to accidents/ falls , fire

18. Light shades

19.  Shades – plastic, glass, fabric, metal
 Materials discolour/ fade/ ruined by heat
 Become dirty –looks untidy, affects efficiency of
light
 Shade should be pleasing lit/ unlit
 Shades – dusted / suction cleaned
 Lamp base – metal - polished

20. Light fittings should be
 Well positioned
 Emit light in direction & quantity required
 Pleasant to look weather lit / unlit
 Well made , durable, mechanically sound
 electrically safe – not give shock
 Not prone to overheating
 Easily cleaned
 Lamps can be replaced without
difficulty

21. Amount of light in different areas

22. Uses of light
 Lighting is used in interior decoration to
 Reveal Features of construction
 Conceal space by areas in shadow
 Create impression of space
 Create suitable atmosphere in room
 Act as focal point, accentuate colour & texture
 highlight pictures, statues, floral decorations
 Introduce accent of colour by fittings & shades

23. staircases

24. Party light

25. Highlight paintings

26. Garden lights

29.  Strong shadows may be avoided by using multi
light fittings of equal wattage instead of one single
light
 Lighted walls
1. Give a background to furnishings
2. Give added perspective & feeling
of space
3. Can dramatize colours & textures

30. Entrance hall
 Look inviting, give character, space
 Large area- chandelier , wall bracket, pelmets
 Cornice light- light reflected to ceiling
 False ceiling- glass panels/ recessed downlight
 Mirrors – impression of height/ reflections
 Bright lights on reception desk
 lounge Atmosphere- comfort, restfullness

32.  Recessed down light / wall light –gives illumination/
brightness
 Wall light – only perimeter of room , unless pillars
 Portable fittings- sockets all over

33. restaurant
 Subdued lights more usual
 Light can affect the colour of food
 Table lamps/ candles
 Banquets/ conferences- higher lighting
 Cafeteria/ fast food- high illumination

34. Restaurant

35. Restaurant

36. Corridors
 Subdued lights, avoid gloom/ glare
 Room numbers visible
 Stairs well lit- in stairs, along hand rails
 During night – left on
 Emergency light – exit signs


37. Bedroom
 Adequate lights in different parts
 Bedside light, dressing table,
study table,
 Two way switches
 Twin beds – 2 lights
 Dressing- light on face
 Table lamp – study table
 Bathroom- face lit adequately, switches outside/ on side should
not get wet by water of shower

38. Bedroom

40. bedroom

41. Kitchen

42. Bathroom

43. Halogen

44. Lobby