How To Light A Space | Mistakes, Rules + Lighting In Interior Design

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Lighting has the power to make or break a space. Unfortunately, it’s often an afterthought and what otherwise may have been a well-designed room can be quickly ruined by poor lighting choices.
In this video, I’ll go through the three common lighting mistakes and four useful tips that you can easily follow.
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Incorrect Lighting Temperature
03:02 - Mixing Color Temperature
04:02 - Not Layering Lighting
07:24 - Match Lighting Fixture To Other Elements
08:40 - Diffuse Your Light Source
09:28 - Use Dimmers
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@reallusionful Жыл бұрын

A mistake I've made is not using the same brand lighting. Color temperatures are not the same from different brands even if it says they are the same on the packaging.

@reynardlowell Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a very good point! The color produced can be slightly different depending on the quality of the bulbs.

@autonomy_ Жыл бұрын

@@reynardlowell Unrelated question, what couch/chaise is that?

@TAS_CNX 9 ай бұрын

Great point thanks

@kenluker7894 7 ай бұрын

@@reynardlowell yes. But what then about led lights, whereas there is different tones from the kitchen - to living room tv, or tv stand… open space?? There’s tons of rooms with different shades of light.. so That’s the part I’m not really clear on…

@kedarvh 6 ай бұрын

@@autonomy_QQ

@reynardlowell Жыл бұрын

This is my first (well, technically second :D) proper 'talking head' style video, so please be kind! I wasn't sure initially on producing this type of video, but I wanted to share and dive deeper into design topics and challenges which is almost impossible to do with full 'B-roll' clips, so hopefully this is something you find valuable as well. If you do, let me know what topics you want me to cover next. The most upvoted comment/topic suggestion will be made into a video in the upcoming weeks.

@sivastark6851 Жыл бұрын

Make videos on Colour combinations Floor plans House designs. Gardening

@twent10 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Even though Interiors and design is a hobby, i love watching your videos. They are very educational and i get to learn so much. Also love the tone, flow and production quality of the videos as well. Since they are such a pleasure to watch, I sometimes watch them just to relax!

@SirMopy Жыл бұрын

@@sivastark6851 Colour combinations!!!!!!!! YES PLS!

@lolz9726 Жыл бұрын

You did very well I thought. 👍🏻

@Creyole Жыл бұрын

You did a great job! A well thought out and balanced home is the epitome of comfort, love, safety and peace. Keep up the good work! Denise from the U.S.A. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to be exact!)

@teddybearcloud 2 ай бұрын

and here my mom is crazy with daylight bulbs even though ive always said it strains my eyes and does not provide comfort. her answer? "i like it"

@houssamalucad753 Ай бұрын

Relatable, I changed the one in my room but other rooms are a pain

@owlette1130 Жыл бұрын

I rarely comment on youtube, but after looking for videos about lighting all day, this is the most useful, helpful video I’ve come across. Thank you for posting and explaining these concepts!

@ALittleMoreLivable Жыл бұрын

I was JUST thinking about how I’d really appreciate a video about properly lighting a space (we’re moving soon and I’m really excited about all the possibilities!) and this showed up at the perfect time. These tips are GREAT! I love how you described the how and the why behind different types of light/lighting. I’ll be coming back to this video again and again, I’m sure.

@julianacaicedo5334 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Loved how you provided a comprehensive lesson on home lighting, with clear examples. I'd be interested in a video about choosing artwork and decor, and distributing it throughout the spaces in a harmonious manner in a way that adds, rather than detracts, from the whole look.

@introvidsanimationstudios4552 Жыл бұрын

thats right

@WolfgangMage 4 ай бұрын

yehhhhh it is that fool rly kno wut da video about 🤣🤣🤣🤣@@introvidsanimationstudios4552

@user-fy1uo6ou4s Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, no unnecessary blah-blah-blah just important information

@heyheyvicky1498 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting video. During lockdown I realized that smart bulbs are a lifesaver, since I have only one room for working and sleeping, the bright white light helped me stay awake during winter and work, and in the evening I dimmed it and changed it to cozy yellow to get into sleeping mode (+ screen color changers like f.lux) and it really helped me to keep a good rhythm :)

@Creyole Жыл бұрын

Reynard…thank you so much for teaching me about lighting. I knew what I liked I just didn’t know what it was called nor where to get it. I love ambient lighting and I love lamps and warm tones.I really don’t care for overhead ceiling lights but you’ve shown me the necessity of them and another way to use them as well. If I had my way, I would like to see the same type of tutorial only this time featuring sound. I love the fact that I can have the same music that will flow in every room of my home,as well as featuring some of the latest innovations in sound. Thank for sharing your expertise👍🏾

@kawaiinezumidigital Жыл бұрын

Thanks to this video I was finally able to fix the lighting temperature in our home. Incorporating warm white lightings in our room indeed made it more cozy. Keep on doing more videos like this :)

@gracelovesmiso Жыл бұрын

This was such a useful video! I've been watching your channel for a little while now and have loved the emphasis on lighting. Recently, I was trying to find a good source of simple information around lighting a space and couldn't find anything. This was exactly what I had been looking for!

@rebeccawachtman7081 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! They are concise with a lot of info. I really like that you give us examples of what you are telling us. The examples in this video were fantastic. As with almost all your videos I watch them multiple times as there is so much information. Your voice cadence is perfect, not too fast making it difficult to comprehend or too slow that we feel frustrated.

@JudieKamau 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for addressing everything I needed to know! 3 of my Airbnb guests have complained about the lighting and I was getting frustrated to understand the challenge but you've answered all my frustration🙏🏾

@georgewithmore8972 Жыл бұрын

All these tips are very valuable for people who don't have much experience in interior design and decor and need to improve the lighting in certain spaces. I recently bought an Arco lamp at Barcelona Designs because I really liked its design and it has turned out to be a very good choice for my reading sessions, but I still need to improve the lighting in other areas. Thanks for these recs!

@alexgabriele3253 Жыл бұрын

This is my second video I watched by you and I am impressed! When I want to learn "How To", the how it works details, the examples, and recommendations are exactly what I look for. You nailed them all! Thank you for creating this content.

@sdouglas9003 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this informative video! This will really be helpful when I’m looking for light bulbs that produce a warm glow rather than the harsh glare that the “daylight’ ones produce. Fantastic video!

@eily_b Жыл бұрын

Great tips. A lot of people have horrible lighting in their homes. Only a very bright and cold ceiling lamp etc. My parents always had different smaller light sources in our home and it was always cosy.

@elishao473 10 ай бұрын

This was so comprehensive and I really appreciate the extra effort to show the different temperatures, styles, and placements! Thank you!

@jeanniechapman6914 Жыл бұрын

Excellent coverage of this important subject! I especially appreciated the tutorial on light temperatures and their proper use. I follow and love all your videos. They are well done, informative and inspiring. Thank you for the more thoughtful pace, it makes watching a relaxed experience (most design videos are fast-paced, and more frenetic). Looking forward to more.

@iloveeeEeyore Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining it so well! I'm slowly learning how to design my first home to be more cohesive and understanding interior design and you really put it in a simplistic but detailed way to understand! Great job :D

@kara5938 Жыл бұрын

It would be great if you could please do a video on the 60-30-10 rule. I understand how balancing out your colour palette in this way makes for a cohesive space that is easy on the eyes… but I have trouble with working out what items the “60%” should apply to and so on.

@threalharrydubois 11 ай бұрын

I hope you found your answers in the meantime. if not, maybe this helps: You can use this "rule" for every aspect of design (design means, not "what" we do, but "how" we do it). for Interior Design, It starts with your intention of the space. Lets say you have a three room apartment, and want to combine living with dining room. Lets say you want big focus on the social interactions. So stuff like the sofa & dining table would be the biggest aspects of the room, maybe crossing "highways" in some way, and would have aspects of your "main colour" on your chosen palette. f.e: if your maincolour is green, sofa could be green, and the cushions on the dining seats could be green. Having a small space ? no problem: brighter sofacolour (maybe your secondary colour, or something neutral), and big sofa cushions with your main colour green. the third, or "accent" colour would be decoration. You can apply the same principle with lighting. Its all about your intention with the space! Want to combine your workspace with a small living/chillout area ? well. use your maincolour green on the wall where your desk is, use plants .... and in this case, you could use lighting as main source of routing your attention: Big lamp, spotlight of some sort, and/or very suttle/additional lighting in the small chillout area, the seat/sofa of that area in the secondary colour, third colour sprinkled in the room with decor (your wallpaper, whats on display, etc.). Obviously these are just examples, and you have to evaluate your own space and intentions, how and what colours suits your place, etc. So, see the 60% as your main focus of attention. If the space is for working, dont put a heavy flaming red sofa and a flatscreen in the same room, taking up 2/3 of the room. I highly recommend thinking about your intentions of space, before you start with colours. How you define spaces, and place interiour plays an even bigger role imo. I hope this helps!

@llu2736 Жыл бұрын

I always struggled with finding the right light temperature but now I learned so much. Thank you for all the effort.

@klarajankovicova1372 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, peaceful, professional, and yet modest. Thank you

@Smile96857 Жыл бұрын

Love this video so much!! It is such a struggle for me to do lighting designs, as I do not have a false ceiling to play with. But with this video, really learned a lot more! Thanks so much!!!

@_Solmega 29 күн бұрын

I've watched this several times. Thank you for being so thorough!!!

@user-bv7jc 4 ай бұрын

Your videography and compositing and editing and colour grading skills are very aesthetically pleasing. I feel calm.

@samyang3254 15 күн бұрын

As someone just purchased and moved in to our own home, your videos are so educational, thorough, and easy to follow! Thank you for making these videos, they really make this process so much less daunting and more interesting and fun! Thank you Reynard

@hellojotu Жыл бұрын

Great video! Super simple, straight to point and practical. Layering lighting was such a useful concept. Thank you so much.

@PENFRIEN002 Жыл бұрын

Very good video! Appreciated the simple and strong focus on think in the explanation. I really like the quite slower description with images but almost no blank spots of speech. :)

@victorcrouch2378 Жыл бұрын

Informative and totally understandable--yet, I haven't considered lighting as great way of tying together the atmospheric feeling of the room. I now have an appreciation for the importance of layering light. Thanks! I would love to see a video on decorating a room with high ceiling. This is my current remodeling challenge. Ugh.

@pg67a47 Жыл бұрын

My evening atmosphere tonight is so nice now that you've taught me to avoid mismatching color temperatures. It so happens the stove top light and bathroom light have the same temperature, so with just those 2 warm lights far away from the window, I can see the lights of the buildings outside 👍❤❤

@chubbyBunny94 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I rolled my eyes when you were explaining colour temps but boy did I get schooled by the end of the video. Didn't skip once, subbed too - thanks for taking the time to make this

@juliadonis6648 Жыл бұрын

For a first jab at this kind of video, you did an amazing job ! I’m looking to redecorate my studio, and these tips helped a lot !! Keep up the great work Reynard ✨

@ilikerainydays1500 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding video! Really helpful. I'm realizing that my house has a lack of good lightning, which makes everything feel gloomy at night. I always thought we needed to have a stronger light in the ceiling so we were always changing the light bulbs instead of adding other lamps to compliment it.

@tabethaakins2478 Жыл бұрын

what a great video I really got lots of wonderful information from this. You have such a nice soft voice , it has an ASMR quality to it so I find it lovely to listen to . Keep up the great work

@cheshirecat111 8 ай бұрын

My dude your videos are so chock full of quality information that I had to subscribe after only 2 videos

@03se2 Жыл бұрын

i love your content! thanks for taking the time to make these videos. it's very meditative to watch and learn through your channel

@JimmyForman 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! As someone with little knowledge of interior design, this really helped me figure out what tempatures to put in what rooms to create a better feeling environment.

@SpinelessCacti Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info. I’ve been relying on ceiling lights, never thought about layering. Thanks.

@taylorfj9629 Жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful, well thought out video on lighting! Can’t wait to implement some of these tips in my new home. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ✨.

@elcolighting 8 ай бұрын

Great information! Thank you for the concise, quality information. Homes are so much more livable and comfortable when the lighting is done well!

@DefagoLion Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these tips. I am in a process of building my own home. I kind of know a little basic but this help me know them in more details.

@ezza88ster Жыл бұрын

That was great, comprehensive and conceptual, yet also full of practical tips. Excellent, can't believe it's only your second video of this type. And I am hard to please!

@lvtflooringstore7687 Жыл бұрын

good description, so true - lighting is important part of interior design

@yenlinhle3852 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I love how concise and easy-to-understand your explanation was!

@antman674 9 ай бұрын

Love how this video is straight gets straight to it and loaded with information! Im moving from a studio to a much larger apartment that I plan to be in for the foreseeable future. Going to need a lot of tips to make it more livable. You got a new subscriber 😄👍

@sansewai Жыл бұрын

Such a good presentation of lighting design, I learned a lot. Thank you!

@sohamprajapati7874 Жыл бұрын

This was the most informative video on in door lighting. I learned a lot from this. Thanks fro the heart

@davidagbona8869 Жыл бұрын

I love this video! The music and your narration is cozy and relaxing. I also love how you illustrate all of the concepts you explain. I'm going to be renting soon, and the tips you provided will help me a lot. Subscribed my friend!

@lisaweaver3291 Жыл бұрын

A video on creating a cohesive color palette would be a great follow up

@SirMopy Жыл бұрын

THIS!!!

@kaizey Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I really like your calm tone of voice, listening to you is almost like ASMR :)

@MichadoodleA 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, they have helped me understand the science and art of creating an aesthetic and functional room. I would love a video on living/dining room combo in a small space, as i am struggling to utilize my space correctly. I have the couch right behind the table and there's no room to have a conversation area. Thanks!

@dianarose3263 11 ай бұрын

This was great. I got all the information I was needing from your video. Your presentation was professional and pleasant to watch. Good job! And, thank you.

@crayricho Жыл бұрын

Great video! It’s really helpful, especially for someone like me living in Sweden where light in winter is soooo important 😂 next topic could be: how to use and combine colors in a harmonious, balanced way, how to work with textures and surfaces for different rooms, how to make small apartments feel more spacious

@pranalis2159 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video Reynard. thanks for sharing would love to see more of these on other interior & exterior home elements and spaces.

@abdulmoeed8671 Жыл бұрын

I'm a freelancer and provide 3D Interior design services and your videos really help me thank you so much.

@par3caddy Жыл бұрын

This was very informative and interesting content. It was even more than I was expecting. Thank you. I am now better equipped to light my living space much smarter and cozy. You are a lighting master.

@adrianbona Жыл бұрын

Love the last suggestion with outside spaces!

@africandigest9320 7 ай бұрын

Finally found the video I needed. thank you for all the efforts put into this.

@KyleHutton Жыл бұрын

Great video dude! Love seeing you in front the camera too ! Keep up the good work.

@KaterynaM410 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for these videos! I think I am born for interior design, you are speaking my love language! 😁

@mariacolette6373 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh his voice is so soothing, great video❤

@katariina7697 6 ай бұрын

This was just perfect, such useful tips that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. Subscribed and am curious to see what else you've got to teach me!

@corilewis Жыл бұрын

This is giving me so much inspiration, thank you! I definitely want to check out the LED color changing bulbs

@nikonite222 Жыл бұрын

Great information! Also, it is really nice to see you presenting your video! Great work!

@listeningservantsministries. 8 ай бұрын

thank you. this was so helpful! GOD bless you!

@advdilpreetsingh88 Жыл бұрын

Gr8 Video, Very detailed Description, It’s like i read a book on concept of lights in minutes,ty🙏

@janetwilliams2314 Жыл бұрын

I'll put your lighting guide to work in my new home. Thank you so much!

@patriciakiteke1033 Жыл бұрын

I like the tip about layering. Thank you!

@khumbolawomussa1935 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate. Please do one about kitchen design in very contained space. Would love to see your ideas for a fully functional kitchen with a very small footprint. Cheers!

@Dstoic Жыл бұрын

lighting is really good . I have calming feeling just by looking at it

@VenetiaHall Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Sir! I learned a lot 💕

@GarrytheIII. 4 ай бұрын

Great video, really helped me as a beginner!

@CastroEstates Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Lightning is definitely key to make your space look nice.

@arjunmanoharan1112 7 ай бұрын

The beautifully made video gave me on-point tips and tricks which I could use for my new home. Thanks so much! Really, amazing video content with visual examples.

@haydndinsdale 15 сағат бұрын

Incredibly informative. Thanks.

@histoirettes Жыл бұрын

I didn't know smart bulbs exist! It is definitely a good investment.

@veelastname 3 ай бұрын

I love this focused topic format! Great tips on lighting all in one video.

@reynardlowell 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@camellia8625 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge.

@marcalexandremaurice 6 ай бұрын

Really good and informative video. Clicked on it randomly and watched the whole thing. thank you.

@LenaDawood 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nicely put and comprehensive information 🙏🏼

@annestep6741 Жыл бұрын

I subscribed because I enjoyed your very thoughtful and easily followed video. I have also watched the one about art in spaces as well as rug sizes for you space. You did a great job and your voice is very easy to listen to. Good job. I am more of a traditional decorator. I noticed that most of your pictures go toward the modern, minimalistic style of design. Perhaps you can do a video of more traditional/vintage style homes. I can't be the only one that loves these old things.

@deenakaddoura Жыл бұрын

These were great tips and very informative! thank you so much for creating this video! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge

@thetroytroycan Жыл бұрын

dude, i researched lighting for many months in anticipation of making a huge investment in smart lighting when Matter standard came out. and it is starting. you nailed every point about lighting so easy to understand. the only thing you missed is surface glaring while working. now i will watch all your videos. thanks for your work.

@Micha-bp5om Жыл бұрын

I love philips hue, the only lights I use. Sometimes even the option with color as indirect light. For hallway and bathroom I use neutral light, around 4000k

@infinitereactions6437 8 ай бұрын

I have way too much Phillips hue and I love it.

@rabbitonarock9060 Жыл бұрын

just bought a new apartment and this is now my bible. thank you.

@emsvincoffee5184 6 ай бұрын

Very very informative and insightful. Thank you so much!

@BenjaminSvihlik 3 ай бұрын

thank you this video was awesome Im redoing my room at the moment

@vysiondesign 4 ай бұрын

This is actually an incredibly helpful video thank you! I didn't find this kind of information anywhere else.

@ltvanburen8555 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for the great information!

@martinarmer240 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the tips and examples. Thanks

@Caretasdemarmol 11 ай бұрын

thank you for this. I always get frustrated when I buy shades, lamps etc that are very pretty but when I turn the lights they disappoint me. Now I understand why. I'll definitely follow your advice from now on :)

@ririla4907 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this I learned a lot. The lamps that can be adjusted from your smartphone is nice. I'll look it up

@rickmayer9614 8 ай бұрын

exactly the education i needed!

@geerukim3475 Жыл бұрын

very helpful thank you. This will help me as an Interior design student

@sintiasintia6679 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's such an informative video for me

@nickrummel90 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video and always stress to my friends how important lighting is in their space haha. Your content is always so informative and relaxing to watch! I also really love that dome table lamp in the “Use Dimmers” section! Where is it from?

@selimrosab.taziri7829 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping me install all the lightnings of my new shop :)

@legojoseph Жыл бұрын

Great video and great explanation of every aspect of interior lighting :D Maybe next step could be choosing the right color palette or furniture overall following different styles (industrial, mid century, scandinavian, japanese, ect)