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In the world of interior design, lighting is an art form that can transform spaces and evoke emotions. While artificial lighting offers flexibility and control, natural light holds a unique charm that no man-made source can replicate. Sunlight, which is one of the best way of green lighting , with its warm glow and dynamic qualities, can be harnessed in artistic ways to elevate the aesthetics and ambiance of interior spaces. In this blog, we explore the art of using sunlight in interiors and the mesmerizing effects it can create. The Magic of Sunlight Sunlight is more than just a source of illumination; it is a living, ever-changing element that breathes life into our surroundings. The angle of the sun, the time of day, and the changing seasons all influence the quality and intensity of sunlight that enters a space. Harnessing sunlight requires an understanding of its dynamic nature and a keen eye for design to make the most of its artistic potential. It helps in creating various diffe...

In the world of interior design, lighting serves as more than just a functional element; it is an artistic tool that can transform the way we perceive and experience a space. When light interacts with interior materials, magic happens. The interplay between light and materials can enhance textures, highlight architectural details, and create breathtaking visual effects. In this blog, we explore the enchanting relationship between lighting and interior materials, and how it contributes to the beauty and allure of our living spaces. Both Sunlight  and artificial lighting works differently when interacted with materials. The purpose of this blog is to focus on the effects of artificial lighting on materials. Emphasizing Texture and Depth Architectural interior lighting has the power to emphasize the textures and surfaces of various interior materials. Whether it's the rough texture of exposed brick walls, the grain of natural wood, or the smoothness of marble countertops, well-placed...

In an era marked by growing environmental awareness and a collective push for sustainable practices, green lighting has emerged as a crucial component of eco-friendly living. Lighting accounts for a significant portion of global energy consumption, making it a vital area to address in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. In this blog, we explore the concept of green lighting, its benefits, and the various sustainable and energy-efficient solutions that offer a greener future for all. Understanding Green Lighting Green lighting refers to the use of sustainable and energy-efficient lighting technologies and practices to reduce environmental impact and promote energy conservation. The goal of green lighting is to minimize energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation associated with lighting while maintaining or even enhancing the quality of illumination. Today, use of natural light in interiors is one of the easiest way of using green lig...

 Lighting is not only an important element for indoors, but also a key feature for enhancing the outdoor design and planning. Lighting forms a major element of landscaping, as it is used for highlighting the key features that are meant to be the focal point of the space. This is achieved through various types of  artificial lighting available.  Outdoor lighting can be describes as a way of bringing the outdoor garden, patio, plants, sculptures, seating etc. to life in the absence of sun. The great play of light and shadow adds to enhance the light psychology  of the outdoor space. Going beyond functionality, outdoor lighting works in transforming an ordinary outdoor space into a captivating space. This blog explores different benefits of using outdoor lightings. Various types of outdoor light like outdoor wall lights, LED outdoor wall lights, foot lights etc, are among the most commonly used lights. The recent times has seen increased used on outdoor solar lights wi...

The interior or exterior of the building is lit up by using majorly three different types of lightings such as accent lighting, general lighting and task lighting. All three lightings have their own feature and function to add in the space. General lighting is used to light up the over all space creating a general mood and ambience, whereas task lighting is used for performing specific task. For instance, use of table lamp which studying can be quoted as an example of task lighting. Talking about accent lighting, these lighting fixtures when installed in a space, contribute in adding a sense of drama in the space by creating different different highlights in different part a space. For instance, use of accent light in museums to drop a focal light on an art piece or painting describes well, how accent light affects the behavior of a space.  Accent lighting is a specialized lighting technique that involves directing light to highlight specific objects, areas, or elements within a ro...

  Lighting and Its Types Two major source of lighting Natural light and Artificial lights can be further divided into different categories. Both  natural light and artificial lighting affects the lighting of the space in their own ways.  Natural lighting Natural light or daylight illuminates a space making it attractive and admiring. The source of daylight in an interior space depends on various openings like windows, doors, ventilators etc. orientation of the building is another major factor affecting the daylighting in a space. This is the reason that orientation is a major concern while designing and constructing a building. Further, daylight is also affected by different seasons, weather and time of the day. For instance, the duration of daylight is longer in summers than in winters also during noon, a place experiences maximum amount of daylight rather than evenings. Daylight often find its way into a space through openings, but the amount of daylight can be m...