Basic lighting


 Basic lighting
home lighting

The base of the lighting:

The basic lighting brings light to the entire room and is, as its name suggests, the basis of the lighting. When designing the lighting of a room, it is important to focus first on the basic lighting. All other types of lighting will then graft on this light base.

This lighting is obtained by means of a ceiling light, wall sconces directing the light towards the ceiling or recessed spotlights. For rooms whose surface is greater than 12m ², it is advisable to multiply the number of light points to obtain a uniform illumination over the entire volume.

Our advice:

 For successful basic lighting, opt for LED bulbs with a power output greater than 7W (75W equivalent) with an angle greater than 120 °. As soon as the room exceeds 12 / 15m², it is better to multiply the number of light points to avoid having to install a single source too powerful.
Once basic lighting is complete, you can switch to functional, decorative or accent lighting.

Consumption:

Amount of energy consumed or used by an electrical appliance. Consumption is expressed in Watts (W). Example a 10W LED consumes 10W per hour.

Controller:

The electric box controlled by remote control to change the color and intensity of an RGB LED (multicolored).

Base:

The base of the bulb fixing on the electric socket. There are mainly E (screw-in), B (bayonet), G (pines) and GU (pins).

Lifetime:

Number of hours during which the LED will illuminate without deterioration due to wear.

Downlight:

Type of LED recessed spot to be installed in false ceilings. The installation of a downlight allows harmonious lighting directly from the ceiling.

Dimmable:

Term characterizing the compatibility of a bulb with a dimmer. With a light bulb or a dimmable spot, it is possible to adjust the light intensity via a dimmer.

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