Ideas for Each Room
The suggestions in this section are given to create a balance between a period atmosphere and safe task activities.
Drawing Room
Activities such as reading or writing need 500-750 lux, but on a table used for close work and accurate colour, 1000 lux are appropriate.
For example:
| Type | Role | Lux | For example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ceiling |
ambient |
300-500 |
chandelier |
|
Wall |
ambient/accent |
200-300 |
two brackets |
|
Desk |
task |
750 |
desk lamp |
|
Floor |
task |
750 |
standard lamp |
Dining Room
Most activities in a dining room need 500-750 lux.
| Type | Role | Lux | For example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ceiling |
ambient/task |
300-500 |
pendant |
|
Wall |
ambient/accent |
200-300 |
two brackets |
If the dining room is used for other activities, add more task lighting.
Hall/Landing
500-750 lux is a reasonable target in a hall or landing.
| Type | Role | Lux | For example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ceiling |
ambient |
300-500 |
lantern fitting |
|
Table/Shelf |
accent |
750 |
single lamp |
Kitchen
Cooking and washing activities need 300 lux.
| Type | Role | Lux | For example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ceiling |
ambient |
300-500 |
pendant fitting with glass shade |
|
Worktop |
task |
750 |
Lighting under cupboards. |
Bedroom
300 lux is sufficient for a bedroom except for reading when 500 lux or more is needed.
| Type | Role | Lux | For example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ceiling |
ambient |
300-500 |
pendant |
|
Dressing Table, bedside cabinet etc |
task, accent |
750 |
for each, use simple lamp |
Bathroom
300 lux is sufficient for a bathroom.
| Type | Role | Lux | For example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ceiling |
ambient |
300-500 |
pendant |
|
Cabinet etc |
task, accent |
500 |
for each, use simple lamp |