Saturday, 29 January 2011

Lighting and colour

It is noticable that I don't tend to use much colour within my work. I usually opt for black, white and greys with accent colours. I do like this colour scheme alot, it looks very modern and effect however I feel it is important I challenge myself more by doing somthing different. This would involve using colour in my work which is somthing I find difficult. I am going to look at different colours and how they go together within an interior to compliment/contrast each other.
   Another important feature I don't pay enough attention too is lighting. Lighting within an interior is key, it can be essential to create the right sort of atmosphere.

Here are some images of colourful interiors.

stock photo : Modern interior of a cafe   stock photo : interior of a night club  stock photo : interior of modern nigt club or restaurant   stock photo : Modern interior of the child-room 3D rendering   stock photo : Modern interior of a bedroom room 3D      Colorful Interior Design Restaurant Colorful Interior Design Restaurant By Lifeforms Studio   colorful dining room design hotel Colorful Interior Design By Parisian Alain Bony    colorful restaurant design hotel Colorful Interior Design By Parisian Alain Bony 
colorful livingroom design hotel Colorful Interior Design By Parisian Alain Bony    WT Hotel Restaurant Modern Minimalist Interior Design Of WT Hotel Restaurant, Italia    minimalist living room in small apartment Interior Design Ideas For Small Apartment By Anne Krueger   
luxurious bedroom interior design ideas wooden bedroom Luxurious Bedroom Interior Design Ideas       Contemporary Interior Burnal Height Residence       stock photo : Old Styled Interior  


Different types of lighting

Downlighters - Usually used within kitchens, bathrooms, shops etc. They can be in rows and look quite formal. There not particularly suitable for use within bedrooms etc as the lights are very harsh.


Pendant lights-  These usually hang from the centre of the room. Used alone, they're the main cause of the 'interrogation cell' look. Although they're a good starter for general lighting, they need a boost from other sources.
They tend to flatten shadows and cast a dim light. It helps to fit a dimmer or hang them on an adjustable flex so you can change the height or clip them out of the way. They come in a myriad of styles, from the ubiquitous paper lantern to chandeliers.
Below are some images of use of lighting within interiors. 

Below are some images of effective lighting within interiors.

stock photo : airport interior and lights, madrid, spain                 

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