The "urban legend" has already been widely disproved and we confirm: watching TV in the dark - movie theatre like - is definitely not recommended! Why? The ongoing images and change of intensity, colors and effects on the screen, force our eyes to continuously adapt, resulting in much more effort and fatigue.
Therefore, it is good to ensure proper lighting for “entertainment centre”, whether it is a small corner or a larger area: a detail to take care of, not for just for aesthetical or functional reasons, but first, to preserve the well-being of our eyes. The main function of a proper lighting of the TV area is to balance and reduce differences in brightness; we need a gentle light to soothe our eyes. Obviously, when choosing the lighting system, we also consider the overall room and style of furniture, together with all different elements in it.
Beyond the individual style, we have “one size fits all” advice we can share.
Talking about the type of light: certainly, we suggest a warm, relaxing and welcoming light, with a natural effect; a smart choice is also interior design lamps or lighting systems featuring dimmer device, thanks to which you can modulate the intensity.
About the different types of interior design products, the choice is quite wide and free: you can pick a table lamp, not too big, and place it on the TV cabinet or a floor lamp, which can also be an exquisite object creating a refined atmosphere.
Even the pendant lamps are an option: a chandelier, classic or contemporary style, can be fine, if dimmer-equipped even better.
Too powerful lights are out, and so are exposed bulbs; you’d rather opt for solutions with lampshade/diffuser that shields and tons down the light source.
Besides the type of light and object, another important aspect is the position: where do we put the light? The aim is to favor indirect light, so you can put the lamp behind the TV, always directing the light beam towards the wall, downwards or upwards; it should never directly hit our eyes or the screen.
If you don’t have enough area behind the TV, a space-saving alternative may be wall lamps, thanks to which the light will spread all over, reflecting on the wall; or you can also place several light points in the rest of the room.
Let's go into further details, inside the light! Again, the ideal choice falls on LED light, which offers special advantages in terms of reduced consumption, energy saving, durability; not to mention what a good friend of Nature it is.
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So… we wish you the best watching time!
Kriladesign Team is here ready to provide any further information or tips, feel free to email to
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