Sophie E.
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"The right lighting in the hallway is of great importance for the well-being and safety of your home. A well-lit hallway not only provides a pleasant atmosphere, but also helps to avoid tripping hazards and other sources of danger. In addition, good lighting can help to make your hallway look tidy and inviting."
The importance of space
In general, it can be said that the corridor belongs to the functional rooms.
It therefore has completely different requirements than, for example, the living room which bedroom or the kitchen .
When planning corridor lighting, particular attention should be paid to the shape of the room and the construction of the building so as not to distort the perception of light in the room.
A distinction is made here between narrow corridors, long corridors, corridors with round ceilings and low corridors.
Although you don't spend as much time in a hallway as in a living room, where the whole family usually gathers around the table, dines together and socializes, the hallway is definitely an important room. It connects rooms with each other and serves as a space for movement.
Basic lighting in the hallway
It is important to note that the basic brightness level in a hallway should be around 150 lumens per square meter as a guideline.
If it is really too bright, you can optimally use dimmable lights that regulate the brightness and thus optimize the sensation for the eyes.
In addition to the basic lighting, most rooms have other supporting light sources such as
General tips for uniform lighting of your entrance area
Also bear in mind that it is best to use several light sources to ensure sufficient lighting.
In this way, you can also avoid shadows and illuminate the hallway more evenly.
1. BrightnessMake sure that the light is bright enough to illuminate the hallway sufficiently.
2. Light source: Think about what kind of light source you want to use. LED lights for example, are energy-saving and long-lasting.
3. Placement: Think about where you want to place the light. A common method is to mount the light on the ceiling. However, if you want to have more control over the lighting, you can also use wall lights.
4. DimmabilityConsider whether you want to dim the light. This is particularly useful if you want to illuminate the hallway pleasantly in the evening.
5. Style: Think about the style you want to achieve. There are many different lights and lamps that you can choose from to achieve the desired style.
How do I light a narrow hallway?
With the right light, it is quite possible to change the proportions of a long or winding corridor.
Narrow corridors are thus visually enlarged and appear wider.
It can be said that long corridors ideally require several light sources that appear at regular intervals. This enables track systems with power outlets.
Such systems are particularly popular because they have individual spotlights that you can rotate and align as you please.
In the hallway the light - as in any other living space - should not dazzle. Choosing recessed spotlights is therefore always a good idea.
In rooms with a suspended ceiling, these can create particularly great spatial accents thanks to their beam angles. Alternatively, you can also use LED stripsthat you can attach around your mirror, pictures or along the wall can also help.
The wall surfaces appear brighter due to the indirect light from the LED strips and therefore appear wider to people.
The LED strips are often dimmable and therefore create a particularly great ambience.
They can also be used as orientation lighting at night. Recessed wall luminaires mounted close to the floor can also provide additional orientation at night.
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How do I illuminate a particularly long corridor?
Sometimes you want to visually shorten particularly long corridors.
As no daylight usually penetrates into this area of the building, it is particularly important to position the light sources cleverly.
Angular recessed ceiling spotlights, for example the s.luce Prim recessed ceiling spotlight for example, make it possible to integrate the room. This makes the room appear shorter and more compact. This is achieved by alternating light and dark room zones.
The s.luce Prim ceiling spotlights are particularly suitable for this, as they direct the light exactly where it is needed thanks to the 35° wide swivel range. The wealth of accessories and design options is indescribable, whether with 12V or 230V, halogen or LED, everything is possible.
How do I illuminate a particularly low hallway?
In low rooms, we would always recommend working with indirect light.
Indirect light creates a particularly large reflective surface, which makes it possible to make the room appear brighter and larger. As people always walk alongside the light, it is advisable to install LED strips horizontally along the entire corridor, for example.
The ceiling should always be brighter than the walls in order to stretch the walls upwards. By creating particularly soft and diffuse light, the room can be pleasantly illuminated.
Wall luminaires can also be used to increase the number of light sources.
Through s.luce up and down wall lights, whose angle of incidence can also be adjusted, it is possible to convey to the eye that the ceilings are visually stretched.
It can also generally be said that wall luminaires in a hallway should be installed on the right-hand wall, as people feel more emotionally drawn to the wall to their right.
The advantage of up and down wall luminaires is that the light is particularly soft and glare-free as it is reflected by the walls.
Indirect light in corridors
Whether LED strips, indirect wall luminaires or indirect pendant luminaires - Indirect light is recommended in every room, as it has a particularly soft and glare-free effect on people's eyes.
The s.luce ring or hexa Pendant luminaires can be used centrally in very compact entrées, for example. To ensure that they do not obstruct the field of vision, they should be installed approximately 200 cm above the floor.
The advantage of the s.luce rings or the s.luce Hexa series is that the luminaires can be used to create direct and indirect light. A light color of 2,700 to 3,300 Kelvin (warm white) is generally recommended in all corridors.
The Wall and ceiling lights of the s.luce Ring series or the s.luce Hexa series are ideal for your hallway. The brightness can also be regulated and individually adjusted.
Particularly flat wall lights such as the s.luce Hive or s.luce cloud Wall lights are perfect for the hallway. Thanks to their particularly elegant surfaces and the fantastic light spectacle, these lights blend in well in the hallway as an eye-catcher or matching decorative object. These lights are surrounded by particularly energy-efficient and powerful LEDs.
The energy-efficient LED lighting makes them particularly futuristic, as more and more attention is being paid to the environment and rising electricity prices.
Working with motion detectors
Nowadays, more and more people are turning to motion detectors motion detectors. Our s.luce Ixa up and down wall lights are also equipped with motion detectors and are therefore perfect for lighting in the hallway, as they provide additional security at night.
Reasons why they are a particularly practical solution:
1. Energy saving:
Motion detector switch the light on automatically when someone enters the room and switch it off again when no one is in it. This reduces energy consumption and helps to save electricity costs.
2. Convenience:
Motion detectors allow you to turn the light on and off automatically without having to press a light switch. This is particularly useful if you have your hands full or are moving around in the dark.
3. Safety:
Motion detectors can help to automatically illuminate the hallway when needed. This can help to avoid tripping hazards and provide you with a safe and visible environment.
4. Flexibility:
Motion detectors can be set to leave the light on for a set period of time. This is particularly useful if you expect someone to be in the room in the near future.
5. Simple installation:
Motion detectors are easy to install and can be placed on top of existing lighting systems. Overall, motion detectors offer a practical, convenient and energy-saving solution for lighting hallways.
The bottom line on the right lighting in hallways
In conclusion, it is important to illuminate the hallway correctly in order to create a safe and comfortable environment. To do this, you should ensure sufficient brightness, the right light source, suitable placement, the option of dimming and the desired style. Motion detectors also offer an energy-saving and convenient option for lighting.
If you haven't yet found the right lamp for your living area, just visit our lighting studio . We will be happy to advise you personally so that you can realize your "beautiful living concept" with light.
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Sophie E.