Home lighting is essential for everyone. Proper lighting can improve living comfort, ensure safety, and enhance aesthetics. However, when choosing suitable lighting fixtures, various factors need to be considered, such as lighting requirements, types of fixtures, and required lumens. In this article, we will guide you through how to calculate the lumen requirements for home lighting and how to choose the appropriate fixtures.
What are Lumens?
Lumens are the units of measurement for lighting intensity, representing the brightness of a light. Different fixtures require varying lumen levels, which should be chosen according to the lighting scene and personal preferences.
Examples of Lighting Requirements
1、Living Room
For a 20 square meter living room, the recommended illuminance is 200 lumens per square meter. Therefore, the required lumens would be 20 square meters x 200 lumens per square meter = 4000 lumens. You can use 4 fixtures with 1000 lumens each or 2 fixtures with 2000 lumens each to light up the living room.
2、Kitchen
For a 10 square meter kitchen, the recommended illuminance is 300 lumens per square meter. Therefore, the required lumens would be 10 square meters x 300 lumens per square meter = 3000 lumens. You can use 3 fixtures with 1000 lumens each or 1 fixture with 3000 lumens to light up the kitchen.
3、Bedroom
For a 15 square meter bedroom, the recommended illuminance is 150 lumens per square meter. Therefore, the required lumens would be 15 square meters x 150 lumens per square meter = 2250 lumens. You can use 2 fixtures with 1000 lumens each or 1 fixture with 2000 lumens to light up the bedroom.
4、Bathroom
For a 5 square meter bathroom, the recommended illuminance is 500 lumens per square meter. Therefore, the required lumens would be 5 square meters x 500 lumens per square meter = 2500 lumens. You can use 3 fixtures with 800 lumens each or 2 fixtures with 1200 lumens each to light up the bathroom.
Choosing the Right Lighting Fixtures
When selecting lighting fixtures, there are multiple factors to consider. Here are some things to keep in mind:
1、Color Temperature
Color temperature refers to the tone of the light. For home lighting, a color temperature of 3000K-4000K is usually recommended as it provides natural light.
2、CRI Index
The CRI index refers to the light’s ability to render colors accurately. Typically, a CRI index of above 80 can provide very realistic color rendering.I have written an article about the CRI index. If you are interested, you can click here to read “Understanding Color Rendering Index (CRI) and Its Meaning.”
3、Types of Fixtures
Different types of fixtures can be chosen according to different lighting needs, such as pendant lights, table lamps, wall lights, and floor lamps.
4、Recommended Lighting Fixture Brands
When selecting suitable lighting fixtures, the brand is also a factor to consider. KOSOOM is an expert in the commercial lighting field, providing various high-quality LED lighting fixtures, including LED track lighting, LED ceiling lights, LED floodlights, and more.
KOSOOM’s LED lighting fixtures not only have advantages such as high efficiency, energy-saving, and reliability but also have stylish appearance and innovative design, which can bring unlimited imagination space for home lighting.
How to Calculate Required Lumens?
We have already introduced the illuminance requirements for different rooms. Now, let’s learn how to calculate the required lumens.
- Firstly, you need to measure the area of the lighting zone.
- Then, calculate the required lumens based on the desired illuminance (lumens per square meter).
- Finally, select the appropriate number of fixtures based on the lumen output of the selected fixtures.
Lighting is an essential part of home decoration. Different types of fixtures can be chosen according to the lighting needs and personal preferences of different rooms. When selecting lighting fixtures, factors such as illuminance requirements, types of fixtures, and brands need to be considered.
KOSOOM is an expert in the commercial lighting field, providing various high-quality LED lighting fixtures that can meet the lighting decoration needs of different scenes. By choosing KOSOOM’s lighting fixtures, you can not only obtain high-quality lighting effects but also bring more imagination space for different lighting decoration scenes.
