Sophie E.
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"The right lighting in the hallway is of great importance for the well-being and safety in 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 neat and inviting."
The importance of space.
In general, it can be said that the hallway is one of the functional rooms .
It therefore has completely different requirements than, for example, the living room , the bedroom or the kitchen .
When planning the lighting of the hallway, special attention should be paid to the shape of the room and the construction of the building in order not to distort the perception of light in the room.
A distinction is made between narrow corridors, long corridors, corridors with round ceilings and low corridors.
Although you don't spend as much time in a hallway as you do in a living room, where the whole family usually gathers around the table, eats together and chats, the hallway is still an important room. It connects rooms with each other and serves as a space for movement .
The basic lighting of the hallway.
It should be noted that, as a guideline, a hallway should have a basic brightness of around 150 lumens per square meter .
If it really gets too bright, you can use dimmable lights that regulate the brightness and thus optimize the sensation for the eyes.
In addition to the basic lighting, most rooms have additional supporting light sources such as
General tips for even lighting of your entrance.
Also keep in mind that it is best to use multiple light sources to ensure adequate lighting.
This way you can also avoid shadows and illuminate the hallway more evenly.
1. Brightness : Make sure the light is bright enough to adequately illuminate the aisle.
2. Light source : Think about what type of light source you want to use. LED lights, for example, are energy-saving and long-lasting.
3. Placement : Consider where you want to place the light. A common method is to mount the light on the ceiling, but if you want more control over the lighting, you can also use wall lights.
4. Dimmability : Consider whether you want to dim the light. This is particularly useful if you want to keep the hallway pleasantly lit in the evening.
5. Style : Think about what style you want to achieve. There are many different lights and lamps you can choose from to achieve the style you want.
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 hallways are optically enlarged and appear wider.
It can be said that long corridors best require several light sources that appear at regular intervals. In this case, track systems allow you to save on electrical outlets .
Such systems are particularly popular because they have individual spots that you can rotate and align as you like.
In the hallway, as in any other living space, the light should not be dazzling. 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, LED strips that you can attach around your mirror, pictures or along the wall can also be a great help.
The indirect light of the LED strips makes the wall surfaces appear brighter and therefore appears wider to people.
The LED strips are often dimmable and thus create a particularly great ambience.
They can also be used as orientation lights at night. Recessed wall lights that are installed close to the ground can also provide additional orientation at night.
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How do I light a particularly long hallway?
It also happens that you want to visually shorten particularly long hallways.
Since daylight usually does not penetrate this area of the building, it is particularly important to install the light sources cleverly.
Square recessed ceiling spotlights, such as the s.luce Prim recessed ceiling spotlight , make it possible to integrate the room. This makes the room appear shorter and more compact - this is achieved by alternating light and dark areas .
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° 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 reflection surface , which makes the room appear brighter and larger. Since people always walk along the light, it is recommended to install LED strips horizontally along the entire hallway.
The ceiling should always be lighter than the walls in order to stretch the walls upwards. By creating particularly soft and diffuse light, the room can be pleasantly illuminated.
Additionally, you can also work with wall lights to increase the number of light sources .
s.luce up and down wall lights, whose beam angle is also adjustable, make it possible to convey to the eye that the ceilings are optically stretched .
It can also be said in general that wall lights in a hallway should be installed on the right-hand wall, as people are more emotionally attracted to the wall to their right.
The advantage of up and down wall lights is that the light is particularly soft and glare-free because it is reflected from the walls.
Indirect light in hallways.
Whether LED strips, indirect wall lights or indirect pendant lights - indirect light is recommended in every room, as it appears particularly soft and glare-free to people's eyes.
The s.luce Ring or Hexa pendant lights can, for example, be used centrally in very compact entrances. 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 you can create direct and indirect light through the lights. A light color of 2,700 to 3,300 Kelvin (warm white) is generally recommended in all hallways.
The wall and ceiling lights from the s.luce Ring series or the s.luce Hexa series are also ideal for your hallway. The brightness is also adjustable and can be individually tuned.
Particularly flat wall lights such as the s.luce Hive or s.luce Cloud wall lights are also perfect for the hallway. Thanks to their particularly elegant surfaces and the great light spectacle, these lights fit well in the hallway as an eye-catcher or suitable decorative object . These lights are surrounded by particularly energy-efficient and powerful LEDs.
The energy-efficient LED lighting is particularly futuristic , as more and more people are focusing on the environment and rising electricity prices.
Working with motion detectors.
Nowadays, more and more people are turning to motion detectors . Our s.luce Ixa up and down wall lights are also equipped with motion detectors and are therefore ideal for lighting in the hallway, as they provide additional security at night.
Reasons why they are a particularly practical solution:
1. Energy saving :
Motion detectors automatically turn the lights on when someone enters the room and turn them off again when no one is left. This reduces energy consumption and helps save on electricity costs.
2. Convenience :
Motion sensors allow you to turn lights on and off automatically without having to flip a light switch. This is especially useful when you have your hands full or are moving around in the dark.
3. Security :
Motion sensors can help to automatically light the hallway when needed. This can help prevent tripping hazards and provide you with a safe and visible environment.
4. Flexibility :
Motion detectors can be set to keep the lights on for a specific period of time, which is especially useful if you expect someone to be in the room in the near future.
5. Easy installation :
Motion detectors are easy to install and can be added to existing lighting systems. Overall, motion detectors offer a practical, convenient and energy-saving solution for lighting hallways.
The conclusion on the right lighting in the hallway area.
In conclusion, it is important to properly light the hallway to create a safe and comfortable environment. To do this, you should pay attention to sufficient brightness, the right light source, the appropriate placement, the possibility of dimming and the desired style. Motion sensors also offer an energy-saving and convenient option for lighting.
If you haven't found the right lamp for your living area yet, just visit us in our lighting studio . We'll be happy to advise you personally so that you can realize your "beautiful living concept" with light.
We are also happy to offer you the opportunity to design your lamp exactly according to your wishes - our in-house workshop makes it possible.
Sophie E.