Getting the wrong light can drastically change the end results of your home, especially in Singapore when the natural light from the Sun is so harsh. The atmosphere and overall ambiance really do rely on the help of artificial lighting. Not only does It help light the room after dark, but it can be used to highlight cozy corners, painting and creating focal points and even make your small Singaporean apartment feel more spacious.
Gubi, 9602 Floor Lamp
The first step you need to do is Identify what your purposes are for each space. Different settings will require different types of lighting, so ask yourself is it for everyday general light? Task lighting? Or for a decorative purpose.
Tom Rossau, TR26 Desk Lamp
Consider the room or space, each room will have its unique requirements and your personal preference. Your personal style will play a crucial role, do you prefer warm or cool LEDs? Are you looking for fixtures to blend seamlessly with your furnishings or to stand out as focal points?
Gubi Seine Rechargeable Light
Once you are ready, there are 3 basics to make sure you’re buying the right lamp or chandelier for your living space. Ambient lightning, Accent Lighting and Task Lighting.
Ambient Lighting
Gubi, Multi-Lite Pendant Light
Ambient lighting is essential in creating a welcoming and functional environment in any room. It will provide the overall illumination and sets the tone for the room. It’s a type of general, all-rounder level of brightness that provides a comfortable and uniform volume of light through the space. It serves as the foundation setting the overall mood. Here, you can consider options like chandeliers and pendants to also give design flare to achieve aesthetics and practicality.
Northern, Heat Pendant Lamp
At Danish Design, in Singapore, they have a large range of lighting Brands to choose from. One of my favorites for Ambient lighting is the Brand Nuura. They offer magnificent chandeliers which have the option to create different environments just with a change of blown glass shades.
Nuura, Apiales 18 Pendant Lamp
Accent Lighting
Accent lighting is used to highlight specific features or objects, such as artwork. Wall lamps and even adjustable desk lamps can also work well as an accent light. When choosing the right desk lamp, look for one with an adjustable arm or tilt for the shade so you can customize the direction of light to the right place.
Gubi, Cobra Table Light
The Gubi Cobra table lamp it’s a fantastic option, as it can blend within the theme of your space and magnify your features. You can see this on display at the Danish Design showroom, in Singapore.
Umage, Asteria Move Table Lamp
Singapore is such a transient country that you may find yourself renting an apartment. Because of this you’re unable to alter the main infrastructure of your home. Floor lamps, table lights and even rechargeable lamps are perfect for this type of situation, as they can be moveable around the home and travel with you and an easy source of light to enhance your area.
Task Lighting
Task lights are designed for specific activities like ready or working. Desk lamps, adjustable floor lamps are great examples of task lighting. Now that most people also have the flexibility to work from home it is crucial to get the right work light, especially if on a computer all day.
Gubi, Grasshopper Table Lamp
White light has always been recommended for these purposes, one of the main reasons is due to eye strain. Using white light can help minimize the risk and discomforts from glare, shadows, and uneven lighting.
Northern, Birdy Table Lamp
There are plenty of types of task lamps so again, the advice would be to find the ones which have adjustable features, so the light source is adaptable to your environment. The birdy lamp by Northern is a great collection to add to your list. Also, take a look into tall floor lamps with adjustable heads, these can provide task lighting for home offices without losing precious table space.
Northern, Birdy Floor lamp
It’s essential to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics when choosing lights. Don’t hesitate to seek advice from lighting specialists or interior designers.
My name is Connie, I am an Interior Designer Consultant living in Singapore. I’ve created these blogs to help share my experience in Singapore Design with you and provide some valuable tips, ideas and information that will hopefully guide you in your search for the right furniture for your new Singaporean home.
Ultimately, the right lights for you will enhance your space, meet your needs, and reflect your personality. At Danish Design they are more than happy to help if you’re uncertain.
