1. Use more than one lamp
Multifunctional lighting: The lighting of a space needs to take into account different usage scenarios.
For example, the bedroom needs reading lights, night lights and basic lighting; the living room may need basic lighting, accent lighting and atmosphere lights.
Lighting configuration: For example, in the bedroom, you can configure the main light (basic lighting), wall lamp (reading light) and night light (for getting up at night). It is recommended to avoid using wall lamps with fixed directions as reading lights, and choose styles with adjustable angles. In addition, human body induction lamps are a good choice that is convenient and does not affect others' rest.
2. Avoid choosing lamps with inappropriate brightness
Illuminance calculation: Consider illumination when purchasing lamps. A simple calculation formula is: Eav=NФ/area area (㎡), that is, illumination = luminous flux/area area. For example, the standard illumination of a 20㎡ living room is 100lx, and the required total luminous flux should be 2000lm. Considering that the efficiency of LED lamps is about 75lm/watt, the required wattage is about 27 watts.
Avoid too bright or too dark: too bright light can cause visual fatigue, while too dark light cannot meet basic lighting needs. Appropriate brightness is particularly important in reading or working areas.
3. Avoid choosing lamps with complex shapes
High maintenance difficulty: complex lamps often mean more cleaning work. These lamps often have multiple layers of lampshades and grooves, which are easy to accumulate dust. If not cleaned regularly, dust will affect the lighting effect of the lamp and may even damage the lamp itself.
Aesthetic fatigue: You may feel amazing when you first see a lamp with complex shapes, but over time, this "complex beauty" can easily cause aesthetic fatigue. A lamp that is too eye-catching may overshadow the main feature and weaken the harmony of the overall decoration style.
It is recommended to choose simple and elegant designs, which are often more durable and can be better integrated into various decoration styles.
4. Avoid choosing lamps with low color rendering index
The importance of color rendering index: The color rendering index (CRI) is an important indicator for evaluating how light truly presents the color of an object. Lights with low color rendering index will cause color distortion, and long-term use may have adverse effects on vision, especially for children.
Choose the right color rendering index: In most home environments, it is appropriate to choose a lamp with a color rendering index CRI/Ra＞80. If it is an area for reading or writing, it is recommended to choose CRI/Ra＞90 for better color reproduction.
5. Avoid buying stroboscopic lamps
The impact of stroboscopic on the eyes: Stroboscopic refers to the rapid change of light, which is not noticeable to the naked eye, but can cause eye fatigue and decreased vision. Especially for children, the use of stroboscopic lamps during the developmental stage may have long-term effects on vision.
Detection method: When purchasing lamps, use a mobile phone camera to shoot the lights and observe whether there is flickering. Lights without flicker should appear as stable light when shooting.
6. Reasonable choice of lamp color temperature
Understanding of color temperature: Color temperature is used to describe the warmth or coolness of the color of the light source. Lights with low color temperature (yellowish light) are suitable for a relaxing and resting environment, while lights with high color temperature (close to natural light) are more suitable for reading and working.
Color temperature selection for home environment: It is generally recommended that bedrooms and living rooms can choose warm-toned lights around 3500K to create a relaxing and comfortable environment. For work or study areas, it is recommended to use a color temperature of about 5000K, which is close to natural light.
7. Avoid choosing glaring lamps
The impact of glaring lights: Lights that are too bright or shine directly into the eyes can cause eye discomfort and even short-term visual blur. For example, although magnetic track lights have a modern feel, their direct exposed light source may cause damage to the eyes.
Alternatives: Choose lamps with soft light sources, or those designed with shading hoods, which can reduce direct stimulation to the eyes while maintaining the beauty and functionality of the home.
8. Avoid choosing gorgeous lamps that are only used for decoration
Balance between practicality and beauty: Although gorgeous lamps such as crystal lamps can add a sense of luxury to the home, they are usually difficult to maintain and are not suitable for daily use. It is a wise choice to choose lamps that are both practical and beautiful.
Alternatives: If you like gorgeous lamps, you can consider those with simple but equally elegant designs. For example, a chandelier with a modern design can provide the same visual impact while being easy to maintain and clean.
9. Comparison between online and physical stores in lamp selection
Advantages of online purchase: When purchasing lamps online, you can not only enjoy more choices and comparisons, but also get more competitive prices. In addition, online shopping also provides convenient return and exchange services.
Limitations of offline experience: Although offline shopping can directly see the actual effect of lamps, there is often a difference between the environment displayed in the store and the actual home environment, so it may not fully reflect the actual effect of the lamps at home.
The above are some suggestions for common mistakes that need to be avoided when choosing home lamps. I hope this information can help you make more informed decisions and create a beautiful and comfortable light environment for your home. In the process of home decoration, the correct choice of lamps can not only enhance the overall beauty of the home, but also affect the quality of our daily life.
