HOW MUCH LIGHT DOES MY ROOM NEED?
As a basic guide to determining the level of light, you need to calculate your room size in square metres and multiply by 250.
For example, if your room measures 4m x 5m it has an area of 20 square metres. If you are using conventional bulbs, multiply this by 25, giving a total wattage of 500 watts, or a light level of around 5000 lumens is required.
The lumen level of each bulb will vary depending on the type of bulb and manufacturer, check the specific lumen level of each bulb to measure up with the overall target light level.
This guide will assist in helping you find your personal preferences. As some people prefer a really bright light whilst others may like to have a more subdued effect.
If you are changing the lights in your room, consider whether you want more or less light than you currently have.
It may also be worth considering fitting a dimmer switch so you can control the level of light manually, but check that the fitting and bulbs you choose can indeed be dimmed.
For instance, if you are reading in your living room you will want a much brighter light than if you are watching the TV.
How to illuminate your home:
- Start with a plan - Think about it - How much light do I need?
- Let's Calculate!
Measure your room in
1) Length x Width = ?
2) Times this answer by 250
This will give you the amount of lumens you need to fully light the room or space you are looking to illuminate?
- What style of lighting and you looking to achieve?
Contemporary / Victorian / Modern / Art Deco / Retro / Mid-Century / Traditional / Scandi / Other Styles
- Use all three types / layers of lighting
General: Provides suitable iillumination in the room for everyday use.
Ambient: Atmospheric lighting, highlighting objects, structures and provides decorative illumination
Task: Direct Lighting that serves a specific purpose such a reading.
Turning on or off these types and layers of lighting can completely change the mood of a room.