lighting for interior design & how to get it right

Hello again friends!! This week we’re diving into all things lamps & lighting & comfy vibes. A thoughtful consideration of lighting can seriously make or break a space and might be exactly what your interior is missing so sit down, get cozy, and let’s chat about it :)
In this vid I run through my general conceptual approach to lighting in interior design & architecture, things to consider in your lighting plan, color temperature & colored lamps, and finally some design icks (lighting edition): lamps w unnecessary ornament, flush mount boob lights, exposed light bulbs, and last but not least, exposed LED strips 🌟
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!! Love u
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0:00 intro
0:15 lighting in architecture & interiors
2:02 how to think about lighting
6:34 color temperature & colored lights
8:59 lighting design icks
13:34 fin

[@saphire2214]

We love a simple edit. Please don't change that. We're focused on what you're saying. I come to your videos prepared with pen and notepad in hand.

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literally. dont change anything pls its ideal the way it is

[@annieobrien83]

Totally agree

[@aliciah208]

1000% your editing style is perfect rn

[@bonotattoo24]

I came to the comments to say this exact thing!

[@veryclaro]

I echo this. Clear audio for speech, no music. Less stimulation, more quality information. I love this :)

[@BananaKyat]

No no no this edting style is literally perfect, don't change it. The issue with other videos in this category is that they NEVER show enough examples while talking and it always annoys me. We are here to learn visually. You're the first creator who actually shows plenty of examples, which makes everything you say easier to digest.

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I like this quality, it feels like I’m in the living room of a good friend having interesting conversations

[@mguilly]

came for the chill vibes, but keep eagerly returning for the truly life changing interior tips. I love how you don't just say 'this good' and 'this bad' but actually walk us through the philosophy behind why. it's rewiring my brain in the best way. thanks noah :)

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Here for the light shade

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pun intended?

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Touche'

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See what you did there 😂

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[@ashleyjohnson3663]

I think about “soup of light” at least once a week. Troye’s AD tour is so so good. Would love a video where you share spaces that have inspired you!

[@TheKaurK]

You have quickly become my favorite interior design KZbinr! So much thoughtfulness and actual information in your videos! Definitely thinking about lighting in a new way now :)

[@ANPK209]

I am not a design nerd, but I am someone who loves learning. I recently bought a house and have been trying to be thoughtful about how to furnish it. My mind has been overwhelmed by all the things to learn about this field that I’ve never spent time thinking about before. I’m finding it hard to make much progress in turning this house into a desirable space because of all the things to consider (and all the things that I don’t know to consider!). I guess that’s why there are professionals called Interior Designers. Anyway, just letting you know that there are also design neophytes here watching and learning. If you think you’re sharing basic information that you assume someone listening might already know, assume the opposite! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@miamor3]

Been searching high and low for genuinely good interior design content and not weirdly over edited videos that leave so much to be desired in terms of personality and solid tips/teachings and finally found it here. Don't think you need to change a thing about your video editing, it's perfect!

[@guilhermeluispereira]

Noah, the content is what matters, don't worry about the edit. I love your approach to design and how well you expose your view. Keep those videos coming, please.

[@noahdaniel.studio]

Thank you!! A lot more to come don’t worry

[@beatrizbalderasramirez8678]

Didn't even notice anything about the quality of the videos. You are so informative and engaging that the last thing on my mind was that!

[@nittie02]

I wanted to write a comment under the previous video asking about lighting! This is so great, perfect timing! Next video suggestion: how to use texture in interiors!

[@car_hiller]

Yes please!! I’ve been struggling with feeling like I have too many textures happening in my living room which is done in a fairly modern approach to design but still feels slightly chaotic or something and I wonder if the textures clashing are what’s causing the feeling of “this is too much”

[@saphire2214]

Yes! Textures and possibly a separate video on patterns. There's so much to cover!🤗

[@user-cx2hx5kh6j]

You are an amazing presenter of ideas. Very skilled at speaking and your ideas are clean and clear. Congratulations.

[@maechambers542]

I'm 64, obsessed with interior design and have consumed interior magazines and now You Tube programmes on design since forever. This is by far the best channel on interior design I have ever come across. Thank you Noah. Keep up the excellent work.

[@wzwzwzwzwzw]

thank you for bringing up the exposed light bulb issue. caged bulbs, free bulbs, weird designer bulbs with showboaty shapes. its bad when you see it at first, and it's bad when you see it in the inevitable afterimage. give your bulb a house.

[@DrFeelgood780]

Please don’t change into an AV guy! Your videos feel genuine, relaxing and approachable. Calm and informative over flashy and short-form oriented.

[@dearvernon]

I’m honestly baffled that I’ve only now finally found someone on the internet who A) has the same design style and mindset to me and B) can actually articulate my thoughts on WHY which I haven’t been able to do because I’m not a professional in any aspect (at least yet lol). So I just wanted to thank you for starting your channel, you’re a blessing at least to me

[@toniodejimi3905]

i appreciate your interior design videos because it's as much about the theory than the aesthetics. when it comes to advice, i go to experts, chefs for recipes and techniques, dermatologists for skincare advice, chemists for hair care. now i have an interior design who can give me some insight while breaking down the information succinctly. :)

[@sohnitabassum]

You have such a soothing voice and calmness! Loved the video 🦋

[@bent1208]

I’ve watched so many lighting design videos and this one had something none of the other ones had, lighting philosophy. Lighting choices make much more sense. Also love the video format!

[@sdot31311]

I’m currently building a home and have been stressing about the lighting plan so this video could not have come at a more perfect time. Seriously, thank you. You really helped me understand how to thoughtfully design my ambient lighting. I had been saving images of things I’d seen elsewhere but you were able to EXPLAIN why those designers made the choices they did (eg. ceiling lights placed close to the edge of the walls so that they light the walls rather than spaced all over). THANK YOU!

[@atrayeesarkar1154]

Loved your vibe, not just the content !!!

[@thedodgestreetrings]

Just binged your entire channel as I'm getting ready to move into an actual office at work, after months of perching on the corner of any desk or conference table where I could find space. I am excited to personalize my new space, and this entire series has been such a good reminder to be patient and focus on quality, when I can feel tempted to rush and go cheap. Thank you!

[@bartboonstra948]

I found your channel just a view weeks ago, and I already feel like you will be one of those people that I will follow for yearsss! It's great to see you and your channel grow from its beginning stages, keep up the great work😘

[@kaitlynp6705]

Loving this channel. I watch lots of content about interiors and it is always entertaining to me. Your videos are both entertaining and packed full of knowledge. It’s obvious that you are a true pro

[@noahdaniel.studio]

Ah thank you so much 🤗

[@paulalancia101]

Absolutely love these videos. The concepts are super clear, and I'm learning a lot. Thanks Daniel!

[@PsychoKittiesMovie]

You provided the best information of any lighting design video I’ve seen. And I’ve watched quite a few of them recently! Thank you!!

[@fannyu3]

Oh my gosh, I had so much fun watching this video! I feel you!!! I like how sincere you are whiling reminding how to avoid those "wrong options". This video is absolutely amazing and extremely practical. Every one should watch this! Thank you for this, can't wait to see more.

[@MissFade]

This is my first video here and I must say I love the production! It's simple, gentle, and the set up easily demonstrates what you're speaking about it! Please don't change!

[@frankie1233]

Honestly the content of your videos is so good that you only need to worry about increasing production quality if it’s something you would find fun. Some KZbinrs need to rely on editing more if their content is lacking slightly but you are so engaging as is and your takes and explanations are so good that you really don’t need to change the way you present or edit your videos. It’s kind of refreshing and relaxing to watch. They are honestly so high quality already like your standards must be high.

[@noahdaniel.studio]

Ah I appreciate this so much, thank you!

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Love the quality of your content, so usefull. Watched this one twice. Like the simple and kind way of your presentation. Bravo

[@huangkate8714]

The voice you speaks with is calming and smoothing. It conforms me away from anxiety. When looking at these house tours, feel like I am at home.

[@spencersanderson4590]

And from someone who does care about photo/ video looks I actually really like your format of video, the constantly shuffling pictures are a chill way to add more interest and engagement than just a talking head

[@ninmat]

Loving the sober and theoretical approach in these videos. I have one suggestion for a topic. I really miss an advanced video on color theory for painting walls. Like, 1) wall direction and hue, 2) brightness of rooms and recommended LRV and chroma of paint, 3) how to find colors that really 'pop' next to each other for painting adjacent rooms. If you make a video on that you will be making something truly unique that no one else is covering. But regardless I will keep following the channel :)

[@laurenceapitz1678]

ok. you are amazing. I entirely renovated my appartement a year and a half ago. the lighting is really good, except in my tiny home office. we didn’t give it a second thought and put integrated ceiling lights. the result is that I never actually work in there, I work from my couch. you’ve made me realize that all I have to do is to change the straight ceiling lights to directional ones. pretty simple. thank you !

[@eternity5044]

your videos are perfect as they are. also - troye's AD tour is one of my faves :)

[@mncjeff]

An exceptionally insightful presentation on lamps and lighting, along with their functionality within a space. As an interior designer specializing in office environments, I found this information highly informative.

[@donnalong108]

I love this video so much! You remind me of me! I feel like I've been a lone and lonely voice in abhorring overhead lighting and needing to have SO many light sources in every room, and caring so deeply about lighting in general! I look forward to being a part of your community. BTW, I'm also very sensitive to the temperature of the light in the room and find that it really matters whether the bulbs are warm vs cool, and that what is appealing definitely changes with the time of day. I've been so grateful to find that it's now possible to buy bulbs with adjustable temperature as well as adjustable brightness. And that newer ones are easier to use and don't involve yet another soul killing remote!

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I am here for the design ikkksss haha, why am I mindblown right now?! Amazingggg

[@Androgynary]

The ceiling lights at the edge of the room is a gorgeous idea. I’m an electrical apprentice and my love of lighting design is one of the reasons I went into this trade. I hope one day to be able to design and install lighting systems that create beautiful and functional ambiances like these photos!

[@luciflemme]

I do own the fake electric candles for safety reasons ( I have a cat who would knock real candles and start a fire if she could) but I only used them in concealed ways, like in vintage or ceramic lanterns I have, so you get the glow but not the heat and you don't see them at all

[@laniwright6923]

New favorite channel!! Excited to see your growth, I already know you are going to reeeeaally succeed in this space

[@anu-hz4be]

yay, new video! you're my new favorite interior design youtuber

[@mindingminds]

Finally someone addresses the exposed coloured LED lights. Tacky. Keep the vids coming. Also, nice voice.

[@9acidthings]

Infinite wisdom and very inspiring pics. Thank you as always!

[@paolomutia6767]

okay but like his voice is so soothing and the vibes are vibing, ugh immaculate

[@eternity5044]

its giving ASMR

[@macallmcqueen4465]

thank you for gracing us with your wisdom, wit, exquisite reference photos, and ASMR voice. do you think you’ll ever give us a tour of your home?

[@nadjak3410]

The thing about overhead light hitting a surface was something I kinda knew subconsciously, but you beautifully put into words how this should translate into a lighting plan/concept for ceiling lights. This video gave me an extra boost to finally upgrade our living room with more ambient light. I bought a knockoff rice paper Akari Juni pendant and it's going to be installed asap.

[@nadjak3410]

Also no need to apologize for video quality. All I want is to listen to your soothing voice shittalking trashy design lol.

[@lisadooley2794]

Perfect timing! I’m building a home at the moment and we are just making final decisions on lighting. The was really inspiring, thank you

[@mandyoconnor923]

I love the content and the look of your videos. Nice and relaxing. The sound quality of your voice and the background music is balanced perfectly here. I love lamps!! I have three in my living room. Thank you for telling me to buy more 😂😂😂 this really cheered me up tonight so thanks 😊

[@Ayishanoire]

I looooooove your honesty! I just took down my LED lights! I totally agree with you!!

[@klng1285]

I like this kind of edit, simple and cozy ☺️

[@lagoonalust]

oooo this is teaaa!!!! high level of taste, thank you for the Kelvin knowledge

[@tylerives5198]

Just stumbled across your channel Noah and I love it :) Thanks for the high quality and insightful content!

[@derekaustin]

Lemme tell you why your video was great and doesn't need to change. It's the same thing I said to my gf when I sent this to her in the middle of watching because it was too good to wait. You have all the example images scrolling right next to you as you spoke! Dunno if that's what you do in your other vids as I'm presently learning how to light my space and this the first I've seen of you. I've seen a lot about color temp and I understand about task, directional, accent, etc but I hadn't heard "as many light sources as possible." That got me thinking differently. I'm also not a fan of seeing a bulb and loved the bit about overly ornate lighting. Changing up my lighting is what got me referring to my apartment as my "space," and that shift in mindset has been amazing. Thank you for sharing!!

[@aimeekelly7341]

New subscriber, here. I really enjoyed your thoughtful analysis, and felt so understood! Also, the quality of the video was totally fine. I was able to focus on your thoughts and wasn’t distracted by fancy editing (or cringy mistakes). Thanks for sharing!

[@sandwichgroper]

Reluctant viewer who came for the info only, but was won over by your logical and thoughtful manner and the fact that everything you say makes so much sense. Even though I’m an ignorant philistine, you don’t make me feel so dreadful because you’re nice enough not to talk down even to the ignorant

[@EmilyWhiteside]

i like the quality if your videos, its like we're having a nice chat... and its very cozy.

[@RitualoftheHabit]

I love your calm presentstion of things its like chill serious. Very asmr vibes lmao

[@VOnealHunt]

The “shade” of it all. I love the softness and displeasure in your voice when you hate something. It says so much without saying much. lol I love it! Keep it coming and pls tell the masses again, “ Go take it down now…” lol

[@Quarter_Turn]

Thanks for the video! Yeah, I 100% agree about the importance of light. I got a new studio apartment recently, and the first thing I got, before even a coffee table or a TV stand was a lamp.

[@Julia.Mandelbrot]

Pot lights to the side. Blew me away! I bought an MCM house, the seller had installed pot lights everywhere--right down the middle. It's hideous. Hideous! I knew pots looked better another way but I never could put my finger on how museums achieved it. Mystery solved! My jaw hit the floor when I took in the beautiful look of POT lights washing the walls. I am thrilled. I can't wait to take them out, repair the ceilings, and reinstall them along the perimeter. I love the look! Many thanks for enlightening me. Literally. I like your background in this vid. Feels true to u. The experience was soothing. I think if u can wear the mic (clipped on like the news anchors) u will realize an increased comfort of having both hands free. Thanks also for keeping the images onscreen longer. And u could make it even longer. It take time to absorb images. The landscape view of u on one half and the examples on the other half is super helpful. I did wish the ones with white frames were minus the frames. My phone screen is small enough already without the white screens. And a thing I've noticed is that white absolutely murders color. That's right, it subtracts in a huge way. Keep 'em coming! ❤ And consider having less content per video and therefore posting more (shorter) videos. It suits this medium better. Best, Julia

[@bebubabu54]

Thank you for all these great content!

[@piajensen3223]

Perfect. I have spend the last month looking for a pendent lamp for my dining table. Good advice . I think after seeing this I know which lamp to buy,

[@alexismonochrome4175]

Just subscribed. Like many said, love your voice and how simple but cozy and genuine your videos are. I have 5 lamps and am looking forward to change my big ceiling light. And I live in a tiny 30 square meters studio in Tokyo.

[@rhiannonwhite2514]

We loooovveee your videos! Highlight of the design KZbin world now! ❤

[@supervegetariangeek]

Great video! I'm a lighting designer and I've done everything from residential to manufacturing! In many warmer countries, cool lighting is more common. So many cool things happening in lighting right now! Its a great time to be in the space.

[@alinegutierrez]

Just came across your channel. I’m blown away! Amazing information, taste, and vibes!

[@Magni_Studio]

Love the simplicity of the video, such a calm one to watch. So many lessons to be learned, when you talked about exposed bulbs I couldn't help but look over at the one I have hanging over my desk and hang my head in shame ahah

[@lonelyrider606]

Loved this Video! Lights are so important and many get it wrong!

[@terilee3662]

Thank you so much for your lighting advice. I have changed my mind about installing can lights in my great room and the caged light in my dining room! Also explaining the light temperature has really helped me know what light bulbs to replace my old ones with. The lighting strips in the correct area has been invaluable and I will not be using colored ones! Again, thanks!

[@chillsummercharisma]

Great perspectives! Even though some people may like several of your personal "icks", I like that you can express why you don't them thoughtfully and give alternatives

[@lenorepaladino8632]

I have a dark corner behind a large chair. I put an uplight behind it so it is lit, bit not bright. It just gives a cozy vibe, along with my little lamp family! Great content!

[@evicaf4e]

Lamps really do solve almost all problems. I have 1 bedroom apartment and have multiple lamps, I hate switching on the main light. I have all sorts of lights. Friends who I invite they all say that the apartment has really good vibe and I am almost 100% its due to the lights and the soft light it spreads. + I am so glad your channel poped up on my feed.

[@fsdotp]

I always felt weird with my exposed LED lights, now I have better ideas for my room. Thanks Noah ❤️

[@ariavenus9634]

Wow (& also thank you! 💖) I have NEVER thought about lighting in this way! Now I can never go back to being basic.

[@dcoughla681]

Great video, Noah. What lighting you buy depends on the overall style of your home, the size of the room and where the electric sockets are located. Your videos are helping me to become more intentional and considered in my choices. Certain designer lights are extremely expensive and trendy so I prefer keepers. It was great that you mentioned that lamps are functional in the way they emit light and aesthetics should be a secondary consideration. I think candlelight is another way of lighting up a space with a soft glow.

[@mrpibbb]

i'd love to know any design/modernism/architecture book recommendations you have! i feel so inspired by your channel and want to deep dive into this world. SO grateful i found you, you're introducing me to concepts that i'll carry with me into every design decision i make for the rest of my life! i didn't know how much i needed this information and direction until now. thank you for sharing your expertise

[@meb3369]

I've been waiting for this all day hehe

[@noahdaniel.studio]

Stop this is so cute 🐛

[@giovannastopa9522]

Amo tanto!!! Obrigada pela sabedoria rei 🙏

[@nataliarrogers]

This was really great. I agree with everything you said. Would love for you to go into more details on each of your ideas and points. I think especially for those of us renting and on a budget, learning more about covering hideous ceiling fixtures or replacing them with angled lights is so helpful!

[@charli.7889]

I would love to see a room or house tour of your own interiors, with you explaining why you've made choices you have!

[@LucasRibeiro-qe9mb]

great video as always noah!

[@sade.thegreat]

loved every sec of this

[@meghamama]

The quality is good where it matters - you have excellent audio and the best reference photos. I went down a light bulb rabbit hole last year after I started getting into lamps and bought a vintage Robert Sonneman lamp with the globe bulbs. I also have a number of vintage halogen desk lamps. Getting LED replacements for these things can really go wrong. I never realized how terrible LED light is compared to older “burning” bulbs - they are beautiful like a flame and LED even at the “correct” color temp often just looks dead. I think the technical reason has something to do with the wavelengths that make it up, but that’s when I came to become a bulb snob haha. The British company Tala makes really lovely bulbs - their Sphere collection has adaptive color temperature for dimming so it gets warmer the dimmer you go like old style bulbs. Unfortunately the Spheres didn’t fit in my Sonneman lamp but I have their Echo table lamp with them and it is my favorite lamp ever. I use the regular Tala globe bulb in my Sonneman and I had a little bit of a breakdown because the undertone of those bulbs is just slightly more yellow green than the magenta orange undertone of the Sphere bulbs, even though their color temperature is supposed to overlap, but there was no better alternative and my husband assured me no one can tell 😂

[@leannechoo1389]

Amazing explanation! I started working at a light company (ERCO) a year ago and they've changed the way I view light and interior design. The idea of entering a room and seeing the wall instead of lit floors, is called wall-washing in erco. It just makes a lot more sense that we navigate spaces head-on in front of us, wall-washing also makes spaces look cleaner and bigger.

[@cd2659]

This is a GREAT video. It is super helpful and I learned something new and I am a lamp hoarder.

[@magdavena6368]

Thank you for this video. I like that you get straight to the point. And the knowledge you share is valuable. I am waiting for more. Greetings from Poland :D

[@fruitykp]

So much value in this!

[@christyb2275]

100% agree with everything you say here! Sending this video to all of my design clients

[@kinna123]

I want to study interior design as well and I am so interested in all the topics and love your videos 💕 A suggestion for a future video is maybe talking about the studying process and maybe it’s difference to today

[@trinit4]

I really appreciated this video, thanks for sharing! :)

[@ines5145]

Really liked the calm atmosphere of the video and also the visuals which were added to illustrate what was said. Could you please make a video on the lights you like, the trends and some important notions regarding lighting? This would be great, in one or two videos maybe!😊

[@2fyedarrin]

Thanks this was so informative as well as entertaining

[@mrswang5574]

Thank you for giving glimpses of lamps, for example, to replace the “funky”. I am replacing the home’s boob lights, but we have lower ceiling so I am struggling. Going to Google Search the lights you flashed on the screen. I am learning so much from you. I love this!

[@PeaceFameLutsenko]

you speak my love language! LOL also I love YOUR DRYNESS

[@julietlaney2776]

I’ve always hated can lights until this video. I’ve never seen or considered using them in specific groupings to highlight walls in a home… beautiful!

[@inkyperidot]

Love your candid style so much!! It's like finally having that ID friend who tells you the truth about things haha

[@atkatmakes]

Thank you for explaining so well WHY you don't like things; this is so much more helpful than just pointing to another trend or rule. I'm learning so much. And I do have exposed lightbulbs but (oh dear) the light bulb has turned on about the missed opportunity/intentional directing of the light. Troye's AD tour is magical and now I'm understanding better why.

[@Mikaylap713]

This is the perfect video, I’ve been searching thrift stores for vintage lamps that aren’t a fire hazard or online for cute lamps that aren’t mushroom lol.