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

[@reallusionful]

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]

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

[@autonomy_]

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

[@TAS_CNX]

Great point thanks

[@kenluker7894]

@@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]

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[@reynardlowell]

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]

Make videos on Colour combinations Floor plans House designs. Gardening

[@twent10]

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]

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

[@lolz9726]

You did very well I thought. 👍🏻

[@Creyole]

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!)

[@_Solmega]

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

[@tinamorgan6521]

Blue White light , 6000 K, helped me immensely in fighting winter blues in the north. I only use it in the morning and the bulbs are very bright. In the evening I only use very warm, dimmed indirect light.

[@Mrzhang-h8j]

Hello, I can provide the products you need

[@abdulmoeed8671]

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

[@heyheyvicky1498]

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 :)

[@IWannaGoBack1981]

Very interesting! I wish I'd known this when I lived in a studio apartment.

[@owlette1130]

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!

[@ТатьянаРохас]

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

[@teddybearcloud]

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]

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

[@kokilasharma27]

😂😂😂😂

[@IWannaGoBack1981]

It strains your eyes and she doesn't change it? Lame. Which is why people talk about office lighting in a negative way. It's ugly and harsh

[@samyang3254]

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

[@Medicinboardexam]

Just one video gives me all the idea of what I want, and what I need. Thanks a lot!

[@eily_b]

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.

[@Micha-bp5om]

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

[@llu2736]

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

[@LucillePatterson-d1c]

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

[@julianacaicedo5334]

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]

thats right

[@WolfgangMage]

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

[@rabbitonarock9060]

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

[@sandraprice3426]

Fantastic video to help me with selecting lighting for the remodel of my home. I’m literally meeting the electrician and contractor this afternoon to go over the lighting and electricity plan. I’ll need to select a lots of lights over the next week, so your video is a huge help. I learned so much and your talking pace was perfect. Thank you so much!

[@pg67a47]

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 👍❤❤

[@JudieKamau]

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🙏🏾

[@kara5938]

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]

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!

[@klarajankovicova1372]

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

[@ALittleMoreLivable]

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.

[@Creyole]

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👍🏾

[@yourconnection9303]

Excellent point about adding lighting outside. Thanks for all of your great tips!💯

[@lisaweaver3291]

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

[@SirMopy]

THIS!!!

[@kawaiinezumidigital]

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 :)

[@histoirettes]

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

[@thetroytroycan]

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.

[@JimmyForman]

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.

[@ilikerainydays1500]

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.

[@IWannaGoBack1981]

I bet you've had an incredible transformation!

[@georgewithmore8972]

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!

[@user-bv7jc]

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

[@myriamolortegui2441]

Watching this video for the 5th time. Thank you for making interesting educational videos, Reynard!

[@danielbriseno4761]

Outstanding video, I learned so much! Thank you, God bless you.

[@Caretasdemarmol]

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 :)

[@dianecarney8635]

Excellent. Thank you for this video, I even took notes. Buying a simple light bulb can be so confusing.

[@reynardlowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sdouglas9003]

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!

[@chubbyBunny94]

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

[@honey5236]

I'd like to add that cold white/ "daylight" bulbs can be useful for brightening up dark rooms at daytime, whether it be because the room is very large, has few windows or is on a north side, or you just need light to work. On a bright and sunny day, the blue light will seem natural (like "bringing more sun" into the room), at night, warm white will feel more natural.

[@BradThePitts]

What you are referring to is called circadian lighting, and it's being implemented and healthcare and nursing home facilities. Artificial daylight during the day helps maintain energy, and towards the end of the day the warmer light tells the body to slow down for eventual sleep.

[@antman674]

Great point. Ive discovered this after endlessly experimenting with my smart bulbs. Soft white during the day with the sun shining through the windows feels more natural and energetic without being too harsh. And warm lights at night feels more relaxing and calming. The "orange" color setting on my particular bulbs produce a very warm light that works really well. Although orange can sometimes have too much red in it to create a relaxing ambiance, with these particular bulbs its more of a very warm white.

[@jordanstuart3312]

Very nice production and video!

[@elcolighting]

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

[@infinitereactions6437]

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

[@armandozertuche4054]

Soft White is my fav as it is the one that I feel is cozy.

[@taya0412]

thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for

[@Dstoic]

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

[@astrodrmr4482]

Great vid but I wish there were more visual examples kind of like the makeover video examples

[@antman674]

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 😄👍

[@jordantherubio]

wow randomly came accros this video but considering I been enjoying smart bulbs this video game me some understanding to make a room or space much more welcoming and change the mood for occasion! and grat cynomophotography keep up the good work!

[@silashauser6508]

I'd like to see a video about colored lighting (not just whites) for living spaces! I make use of smart LED bulbs that have color options and it can make for some very interesting combos when you transition colors from one side of a living space to another (i.e. red on one side blue on the other and a nice purple hue in between.

[@kaizey]

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

[@veelastname]

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

[@reynardlowell]

Glad you liked it!

[@IWannaGoBack1981]

This is fascinating and so well done in every way. Subscribed.

[@utkarsh_8066]

Hi Reynard If you ever get the time .. a topic that find mostly elusive, a coverage on the types of ceiling lights (if you're renovating)? May be a little on the same lines on the ceilings and things you can do to it in a cost effective and functional manner. What may work well here for a warmer climates and may be functional and cohesive with the air conditioning. Here, you may have to factor in the fact that ceiling fans would always be a given here!!

[@haydndinsdale]

Incredibly informative. Thanks.

[@rajkumarmehta6301]

Thanks for educational video.I presume you must give in next video an example of any room or area with all types of lights being illuminated to show which colour is right /wrong.

[@fazaelma]

Hi Reynard. Thanks for the informative video. Could you make a video that treats multifunctional spaces. Homeoffice in the living room type of situation?

[@KaterynaM410]

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

[@mythilipitti4000]

Very neat Presentation and even valuable information.

[@YesiIbarra]

I love brass and matte black, will you please speak on how to incorporate different finishes in a home so that it still looks cohesive? For example, should I avoid mixing all together in the entirety of the home? Or maybe designate specific areas for a pop of color? (Such as bathroom with brass and bedroom with matte black)

[@mariacolette6373]

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

[@lvtflooringstore7687]

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

[@khumbolawomussa1935]

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!

[@juliechen8710]

Thank you. This is very helpful and informative for beginners like me. Keep up the great work!

[@DefagoLion]

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.

[@sansewai]

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

[@tabethaakins2478]

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

[@yoqqen]

Calling alexa aleck was such a smart idea. Prevented her from going off in the middle of the video

[@l.5832]

The colour temperature of your bulbs has a very huge effect on what your paint colour looks like. Never put warm coloured light bulbs with blue walls. I loved my pale blue but needed to go to your condemned Daylight bulbs to get the correct lighting on the walls. Those Daylight bulbs are in my bedroom (also not what you recommend) and reinforce the pale blue walls and actually give the room a very restful, peaceful feel.

[@gregmiller9957]

too each his own but for me daylight bulbs create an unlivable hellscape.

[@IIIISai]

@@gregmiller9957 💀

[@MissP7197]

Whilst I knew all of these points, having someone break them down so methodically and put them into their own category so I can’t use that information helpfully has just (do in date say flicked a switch for me? Or better still: shone a light on something I was feeling a tad overwhelmed by (sorry🤓) There are just so many options available that it truly has been really hard to know which way to turn. Now I know that I might like XYZ but it won’t work with my current situation and how to change it (all) up. Great content. New sub from Brisbane👌

[@elishao473]

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

[@NiklasEdinger]

Great video, really helped me as a beginner!

[@sohamprajapati7874]

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

[@martinarmer240]

Really appreciate the tips and examples. Thanks

[@yenlinhle3852]

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

[@Simphome]

Wow!! So many useful tips for choosing the right lighting options. And some of them, I found different from what I found on pinterest. But, thanks a lot for sharing.

[@ESC9242]

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

[@patriciakiteke1033]

I like the tip about layering. Thank you!

[@PENFRIEN002]

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. :)

[@KyleHutton]

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

[@YantoNugraha-er7vs]

Hi Reynard- please discuss about lighting for house fascade .....to make the house looks more beautiful at the night from outside

[@adrianbona]

Love the last suggestion with outside spaces!

[@hazeylulu]

I'm so sensitive to white lights. I literally changed my mom lights in her home, including the bathroom 😂 it's much more cozy. I love yellow/orange tone lights

[@yabinuh]

Bagus sangat menginspirasi... banyak hal yang harus di perhatikan oleh kita tentang pencahayaan nya... terimakasih🙏

[@advdilpreetsingh88]

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

[@zlaticakaluzna8617]

Hello Reynard, I am so glad you are making these videos. Just now, I realized that I do not feel good in our rented apartment, and I am trying to make it cozier while making good decisions. What I am struggling with is the styling and also the fact that my working space is in our bedroom and my partner's working space is in our living room. I am trying to make it somehow functional, and your videos are truly helpful. I would like to ask about the lightning in these situations. Our bedroom is rectangular where we have a balcony on the shorter side, a bed in the middle next to the long side of the wall, and my working desk next to the balcony. I have a bit issue with placing it as I am a photographer and I have on the opposite side of the bed near the balcony, the paper backdrop for my photoshooting. It seems to me still does not fit quite well together and I am struggling with placing it so it all is functional and cozy. I would really appreciate any tips :) Thank you, have a wonderful day

[@shahrazad9005]

Please talk about correct distribution of lighting based on space and furniture

[@jpv.e171]

Nice tips! really helpful, It was 2 years ago but still effective! I hope you have tips on how to hide routers for home setup? I am building a house soon and would use your tips on the final finishing touches. thanks!

[@gracelovesmiso]

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!

[@ezza88ster]

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!

[@corilewis]

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

[@shamsbaf]

hi ... i rarely comment on any videos in social platform.. but your videos really gives me a new way to look at the interior and it is really great... thanks a lot for sharing such educating and inspiering videos.. do you make online apartment designs? i have an under construction apartment in Dhaka... how can i get your advise??

[@crayricho]

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

[@tinaf.7941]

Wonderful to see your face !👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽Great video as usual, your space always looks so cozy! Thanks to you, I've been working on the lighting in my home. More of these please!

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks so much! 😊 Will keep them coming.

[@arjunmanoharan1112]

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.

[@marcalexandremaurice]

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

[@slephora9392]

Hi! Lovely video. Where are the living toom curtains from? 😍

[@ScorpyX]

Speed: 1.25 👍

[@blackjackool]

2x

[@rinamackereth5542]

I love his calm voice and cadence as is. To each their own

[@africandigest9320]

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

[@dianarose3263]

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.