Requirements and principles of organizing lighting in a children's room, types of lamps
The good mood of the child, his psychological state largely depend on his comfort at home. It is particularly important that the apartment has a nursery, equipped according to the interests and lifestyle of the child. Lighting in the children's room is not negligible, thanks to which comfort, convenience and a unique atmosphere are created in their favorite corner.
Primary requirements
Lighting in the nursery should be approached with all responsibility. According to building codes, this room has a minimum light rating of at least 200 Lux. It is measured using a special program downloaded to a smartphone. When buying bulbs for a nursery, they pay attention to the color temperature, which should be close to daylight and equal to about 5000 Kelvin. The characteristic is indicated on the packaging of the bulbs.
To maintain visual acuity, the flicker factor of the light source is important. Its value should not exceed 5%. LED type lamps correspond to this standard, for the rest it is slightly higher.
Organizational principles
Room lighting for children should be even, soft, diffused. No corner can remain obscured. The number of light sources depends on the size of the room and the number of conventional zones.
The light must be placed at several levels:
- upper - above the playing area;
- medium - placed in the center of the room;
- the third level - table lamps in the workplace;
- the fourth - near the bed in the form of a night light.
Lighting zones should be clearly delineated so that when one child is working at the table, the light from the lamp does not interfere with another child's sleep or play.
sleeping place
The lighting of a child's resting place can include two types of source. One device allows you to illuminate the entire area, the other device illuminates the sleeping area, which makes it easier to read. For this purpose, sconces, pendant lights or spotlights are used.
For babies, the presence of a night light is relevant. The main requirement is safety, stability and reliable attachment to the surface of the table or floor. It is desirable that the device has a soft glow and creates a minimum of shadows.
Workplace
The most important thing is to provide sufficient lighting for the child's working area. In order to ensure that vision does not suffer, concentration does not decline, and memory does not deteriorate while doing classes or doing what you love, the office lighting is well organized. It needs:
- its location near the window;
- combination of a ceiling lamp with a table lamp;
- main lighting with cold, bright and non-irritating light;
- the location of the table lamp on the left;
- the lamp power for a desktop light source does not exceed 60 watts.
Games area
This part of the nursery is intended for children from 1 to 10 years old and includes stable cabinets, a sports complex, a comfortable and well-lit carpet. For these purposes, halogen lamps built into the walls or ceilings are suitable.
It makes sense for children over 6 to buy a floor lamp and use it in the playground. It should be distinguished by security, stability, reliability.
A good solution would be LED strips attached to the baseboards. Such devices not only look spectacular, but also perfectly illuminate the carpet where children play.
General light
The main lighting in the nursery involves the installation of a chandelier with several bulbs or 4-5 lamps in the plane of the ceiling. Diffused light is produced when the source is directed upwards, resulting in a reflective effect from the ceiling.
When buying a chandelier for a nursery, this is worth remembering;
- blinds should be closed, and their surface should be matte;
- production material - wood, plastic;
- fastening of the luminaire - reliable;
- small size of the whole device.
Varieties of lamps
All known types of lamps are used for the nursery, but their selection is carried out carefully. The most common are:
- suspended or applied chandeliers;
- sources of additional lighting in the form of luminaires integrated into the ceiling;
- wall sconces and bedside lamps;
- floor lamps and table lamps for children.
When buying, you should pay attention to some features:
- the maximum power of the device is greater than the needs of the children's room;
- simplicity and reliability of design;
- ease of management and care;
- the ability to adjust the power of the luminous flux.
By type of fastening, lighting devices are divided into hook, point, ceiling.
Hooks
These luminaires are distinguished by their reliable fixation, as they are suspended from a hook mounted on the ceiling. Installation is simple and reliable, but the chandelier itself is located slightly below the mounting level. For this reason, hook lamps are most relevant in children's rooms with high ceilings.
The advantages of a hook-type light source include the possibility of full and bright illumination of a room with a large area.
Ceiling
These luminaires are mounted directly to the ceiling, stretched or conventional. There are several varieties on sale that differ in cost and installation procedure:
- chandeliers - used for a ceiling height of not more than 250 cm;
- built-in - illuminates any area in the children's room;
- spotlights - have moving light sources that point to any area.
An interesting option for ceiling lighting is a false window, where an image of a starry or clear sky is placed. It can be used as accent lighting or as a night light.
Point
At low ceilings, accent lighting can visually increase the height of a child's room. It gives an even light which is pleasing to the child's eyes. The luminaires are mounted flush to the surface and are therefore safe for others. When installed correctly, they can adjust the degree of illumination and divide the nursery area into zones, become "stars in the sky" and decorate the design of the room. Recently, point light sources with halogen or LED lamps are replacing chandeliers and sconces, as they provide better lighting and ease of installation.
Using the backlight
Additional lighting in the children's room in the form of bedside, wall, ceiling, table lamps provides children with comfortable and pleasant lighting, which is regulated by alternating switching on of the devices. Spotlights are mounted on walls, floors, ceilings. Additional lighting in the form of LED strips makes the room more elegant and fabulous. Soft backlighting is essential when using a computer or watching TV.
It should be remembered that when arranging the lighting of the nursery, you can not overdo it and install more lights than necessary, turning the room into a showcase. Each lamp should perform a specific function to create comfort and convenience for the child.
Features of the choice of devices for children
To ensure that lighting does not cause problems and is safe for children, the following rules should be followed:
- purchase lampshades and sconces of the closed type in order to prevent the bulbs from falling out;
- choose plastic or fabric as a material for making lampshades;
- place light fixtures out of the reach of young children;
- electric wires - in special boxes;
- install child-safe outlets and switches.
Safety sockets
In the nursery, where there is a small child, the sockets are installed at a height that is inaccessible to him. An additional element of safety for children - sockets with protection (curtains, sockets, hinged covers). Shutters and covers don't need to be installed every time you remove the plug, they drop off and close by themselves. You have to remember the heel all the time. If you forget to do this once, the baby is in great danger.
You should not buy sockets of bright colors in the form of stars, flowers, even if they perfectly fit into the design of the room. It is unacceptable to draw excessive attention to dangerous objects in the nursery.
Switches
If the switch is functional and properly installed, it is safe for the child. Antimicrobial devices are a good option for a nursery. Silver ions, which are part of the switch material, contribute to the destruction of pathogenic bacteria.
bedside lamp
All table lamps for the nursery are divided into groups:
- workers - to study in the office (lessons, reading);
- night lamps - for lighting in the dark;
- decorative - to decorate the room.
The main criteria for choosing a model are reliability, safety, ease of use. The light from the source is not irritating to the child's eyes, the power of the lamps is adapted to the desired lighting. It is not bad if the table lamp is able to transform, change the direction of light, tilt, bend the tripod.
Lighting
Lamps for the nursery are chosen according to age or not. In both cases, the requirements for lighting devices are the same:
- the harsh light from the source is unacceptable;
- luminous flux adjustable manually or automatically;
- the luminaires are solid and reliable;
- shades are safe, llamas should not flicker;
- adequate lighting in all areas and for all activities of the child.
Examples of ready-made solutions
When developing the lighting of a nursery, the gender of the child should be taken into account.So, for a girl, a combination of lamps that give warm and cold light, a massive ceiling chandelier and additional lighting - sconces in the form of butterflies, flowers, stars, are quite suitable.
For boys, add "brutality" to the design. Lamps in the nautical, sporty, military, fantasy style will perfectly fit into a boy's room. Table lamps and bedside lamps should be chosen in a minimalist style, a simple shape. Materials of manufacture should be durable and reliable, counting on a ball game and other active pleasures of boys.