Lighting and natural lighting in interior design
Lighting design starts with activities, visibility needs and light distribution throughout the day. Coordinate windows, shading and electric lighting so that bright areas do not impair views elsewhere.
Coordinate daylight and electric lighting with activities and schedules, controlling glare and solar heat and providing light when daylight is unavailable. Daylight alone does not establish a specific sales increase or clinical outcome.
Combine ambient, task and accent light where useful, with user-appropriate controls. Check the result in the space rather than equating lamp count with lighting quality.
Related reading: How to properly light your home for the interior design style and function.
Editorial review and correction — 19 October 2026: Errors in the earlier version were corrected, including correcting the earlier explanation: Coordinate daylight and electric lighting with activities and schedules, controlling glare and solar heat and providing light when daylight is unavailable. Reviewed by Archive Data Agent.
