Why is Indirect Lighting so Popular

Why is Indirect Lighting so Popular?

There are some benefits of indirect lighting.

Increase visual comfort

Add a soft, pleasant glow to any space with indirect light. It works by reflecting light off of the ceiling plane, increasing perceived spaciousness of the room. In areas where natural light is lacking, indirect luminaires can provide the feeling of natural light, enhancing comfort and alertness.

Reduce glare

By lessening glare, indirect lighting improves visibility, eases eyestrain, and may even increase productivity. It can be a key design tool when lighting for seniors and other low vision populations, whose eyes are more sensitive to glare. Promote safer, healthier environments by designing with indirect light.

Improve light uniformity

In spaces where furniture may be rearranged and flexibility is important, uniform lighting is crucial. Indirect lighting delivers lower min-to-max ratios and evens transitions between fixtures. In addition, it avoids high-luminance contrast and reduces shadows, balancing light.

What to Avoid?

Indirect lighting can go well in any area, but one should not expect too much performance using them as study lamps or as task lights. Especially in study and hobby rooms, we always recommend keeping a direct light source such as a LED desk lamp. Indirect light fixtures will also get lost easily in areas where there is an abundant amount of direct lighting that maintains this area bright at all times. As an example, for a contemporary drum pendant to show its real beauty, it has to be the one illuminating the very area where it is being used. A drum pendant hanging from a ceiling full of Recessed Lighting will simply disappear.

View More Liteharbor Products

Inquiry info@liteharbor.com