Lighting is one of the main protagonists of the decoration. The balance between the type and amount of light reaching an area can enhance or reduce decorative effects and to enhance the value of furniture and objects. With a good choice of materials (artifacts and lamps) and a good distribution depends on the atmosphere of a room.

Keep in mind that a bad use of lighting can lose a great decorative idea. The basis of all light is light. Nature gives us a usable light bulb is the sun, but sometimes is not enough natural light, as our life goes on even during hours when natural light disappears, and then plays the most important artificial light, which depend solely on it.

During the renovation or decoration of interior spaces must be planned in detail the sources of light both natural and artificial. Artificial lighting is another player with the space and the objects of a house, but during the day will be able to maximize, and with as many resources as possible, natural light sources at our disposal.

The use of artificial light sources must be oriented to optimum visibility, both in all areas and in specific sectors that require special lighting, without neglecting the decorative aspect, because light affects the way perceived the other elements of decoration.

Natural light
The natural light of an environment is given by the location of the residence and its orientation, as well as the type and distribution of the openings to the outside. The natural light entering a room can not be manipulated directly, but can handle various elements in the decor that will enable us to maximize the light or dark to enter during the day. In this section we navigate the various resources available to understand and plan the lighting in the interior and exterior design; know better how to harness the natural light and make appropriate use of artificial light sources.

Characteristics of artificial lighting
Given that artificial light can affect the decoration, embossing, attenuating or varying colors, shapes, textures and space is important to know the different options in lighting and its main features.

Basically there are three main divisions:
• Types of lighting (general, spot, ambient and decorative)
• Light sources (incandescent filament, tungsten halogen and discharge)
• Lighting systems (direct, indirect, semi-direct, semi-indirect and diffuse)

Types of lighting
The definition of types of lighting is one of the most important concepts you need to know the designer on the theory of enlightenment. There are four basic types of lighting. It is said that the classic way to illuminate an environment is to combine general lighting and timely. Then think of the environment and decorative lighting.
Note that having different types of light in the same space that also light up independently, provides a powerful resource for practical and decorative. Knowledge, the combination and good use of different types, we get the best tool for planning the interior lighting.

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