Lighting - Interior Decoration

Lighting IN Hotels s

Dr. Bhavya Khamesra

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

Hanging lights

Types of lights

direct indirect

diffused Semi indirect

Direct Light thrown on surface belowOver bright, shadows, glare

indirect Fittings are concealed, light thrown on wall/ ceiling, reflected, no glare/shadow

Diffused Pass through glass/plastic filamentFittings completely enclosed/ concealed

Semi indirect

Some light diffused, some reflected from ceiling

LED exterior lighting

Royal décor lighting

FILAMENT/ incandescentVacuum filled/inert gasesFine filament heated Higher temperature & glareLife- 1000/ 2000 hoursDamaged by vibration, voltage fluctuationLow in cost, different sizes for all types of fittingsGives clear/ diffused Can produce highlights & sparkle

FLOURECENT LAMPSVacuum coated with fluorescent powderUV rays fall on powder give lightAide choice of coloursSome tubes have reflectors insideHot Cathode lamps low starting voltageHot cathode lamps high starting voltage ,instant start

incandescent fluroscent

Give warm light, with distortion of colour Generates considerable heatWill darken wall / ceilingAre easily replacedSuitable for pendent lights,Wall brackets, table & floors standards, spot lightsPoor efficiency

Running cost lower, saves electricityGives 3 times light as fill. Of same wattageGives diffused light with flat appearanceOperating temperature 1/5 lower then filament Good overall light , no shadow

Used with plastic/ glass coverings

LED

Wall lamp shades Ceiling /hanging shades

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

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

Light shades

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

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

Amount of light in different areas

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

staircases

Party light

Highlight paintings

Garden lights

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

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

Recessed down light / wall light –gives illumination/ brightness

Wall light – only perimeter of room , unless pillars Portable fittings- sockets all over

restaurant

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

Restaurant

Restaurant

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

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

Bedroom

bedroom

Kitchen

Bathroom

Halogen

Lobby