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5 tips for choosing the ideal light fixture for your home

Using lighting fixtures to create a space is nothing new, but how can you do it in a practical way? Check out some tips!

By Redação

Updated at Jan 10, 2022, 6:58 PM - Submitted at Jan 13, 2022, 10:00 AM

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Birdhouse - Tufi Mousse. CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021.

Birdhouse - Tufi Mousse. CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021.(Lio Simas/)

Renata Florenzano - Espaço Terra Brasil, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. Choosing the right light fixture for a space can make all the difference when it comes to bringing more personality and charisma to a project . This is because there are several models that, in addition to being functional, are full of style. When decorating a room, the choice of lighting fixtures needs to be precise. In addition to providing the right lighting, they also need to provide the finishing touch that determines the aesthetics of the space . At this point, several questions may arise about the ideal shape, the correct location, and the best way to light the space. and the right size to compose the decoration. Below we list some tips, check it out!

Understand the role of the lamp


Ana Livia Werdiny and Janaína Pacheco - Palace Refuge - CASACOR Minas Gerais 2021
(Divulgação / CASACOR)
The first step to choosing the right lamp is to define its function . There are many possibilities: from reading lamps to real sculptures on the dining table. The function of the lamp is fundamental. In Refúgio do Palácio, a project by Ana Livia Werdiny and Janaína Pacheco for CASACOR Minas Gerais 2021, the piece has the function of providing welcoming lighting and also offering light for reading.

Choose the ideal location


Sala de Estar JK Juliana Lima VasconcellosCASACOR Minas Gerais 2021 design arte mangabeira madeira Once you understand its function, define the appropriate place to insert your lamp . In addition to the classic options such as above the dining table, sideboards and reading corner, a tip is to observe during the day which areas of the house receive the most natural light and then , at night, which areas deserve to be illuminated. Position the piece according to your needs, directing it towards the darkest areas.
Gustavo Martins - CASA Å LEVE, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. If you want to decorate the space, choose striking, signature pieces that are full of personality . If the idea is just to illuminate, opt for built-in pieces that can illuminate the space in a practical way. Even if you choose a built-in piece, it is possible to do it in a more playful and personalized way. Proof of this was Gustavo Martins ' space at CASACOR São Paulo , where the light appears indirectly through a gap in the wooden ceiling.

Bet on trends


Casa dos Pássaros - Tufi Mousse. Projeto da CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021. Lighting fixtures also follow trends and can be great allies when the desire is to bring some fashionable material or style . Maxi pieces , light pendants, made of natural fibers and many in the shape of globes are in fashion. Take a look at the ambiance by Tufi Mousse for CASACOR Santa Catarina . In the dining room of Casa dos Pássaros, the ceiling light is the star of the show. .

Create compositions in decoration


Truly Architecture. Portinari Comforts - CASACOR São Paulo 2021
(Divulgação / CASACOR)
Last but not least, as we have already mentioned, lamps are also great decoration options . They can be placed together and combine different sizes and shapes. So, don't be afraid to dare with different lamps to create an interesting mix (just Be careful not to overdo the decor or forget about the harmony of the elements). Other than that, you can experiment without fear!