Lighting design in interior architecture – how light changes spaces

Light influences how we perceive, use, and experience spaces. Nevertheless, lighting design is often underestimated or considered too late in residential projects. Professional lighting design is a central element of interior architecture – especially in apartments and houses in Basel, where lighting conditions can vary significantly.

Why lighting design is more than just choosing light fixtures

Good lighting design combines function, atmosphere, and architecture. It supports daylight, highlights materials, and creates orientation within the space.

Important aspects:

• General lighting, zone and accent lighting

• Interaction of light and materials

• Adaptation to times of day and usage

Typical mistakes in lighting design

Insufficient planning depth

Without a plan, shadows, glare, or uneven lighting conditions will occur.

Light without reference to space

Lights are placed without taking into account room proportions or furnishings.

Lack of flexibility

Spaces change – light should be able to react to this.

Our approach to lighting design in interior architecture

Lighting is integrated into our planning process from the very beginning. As part of our interior concept system , we develop lighting concepts that combine architecture, function, and atmosphere.

Lighting design from the very beginning

• Analysis of daylight and spatial effect

• Development of a lighting concept for each room

• Coordination with interior design, colors and materials

• Planning for living areas, kitchen, bathroom and work areas

The benefits of professional lighting design

• higher quality of living

• clear spatial zones

• flexible use

• timeless effect

Conclusion

Light is a key design element in interior architecture. Professional lighting design creates spaces that are functional, atmospheric, and convincing in the long term.