The importance of lighting in creating ambience has long been understood. Interior designers are constantly balancing elements that bring in natural light and lighting fixtures to establish the desired mood for a space They know fixtures must be both functional and complement the space. They also understand poorly chosen fixtures can feel intrusive or overly dramatic -- the effects on a space, and those who use it, are more complex than some may realize.
Lighting Can Elicit Unique Reactions
A study found that intense lighting can elicit strong emotions, both positive and negative.
For example, under a bright light, subjects were more likely to:
- - Want to try spicy foods
- - See someone as more attractive
- - Feel more decisive
- - Feel more anxious or aggressive
Just the simple act of turning the lights down had a calming effect.
Why Do Interior Designers Choose Mesh for Lighting?
Decorative wire mesh can illuminate spaces in ways that contribute to a desired mood. It can allow designers to let their creative juices flow, as it is available in a variety of combinations of metals, finishes, and weave patterns. Woven metal can either be part of the lighting fixture itself or a way to accent pre-existing lights in an area.
- - Near windows and on partitions, decorative metal mesh allows light to pass through, while still providing privacy.
- - Lights near wire mesh accents can make a room brighter.
- - Decorative wire mesh lamps can complement any aesthetic, from rustic to modern.
- - A fireplace or fire feature (indoors or out) can be enhanced with customized screens.
Wire mesh is also ideal for lamp and candle sconces. The woven metal diffuses and reflects light, and it does not pose a fire hazard like other products, such as fabric, paper, or plastic. In particular, bronze mesh adds warmth to a room.
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Many prominent companies have incorporated wire mesh in their lighting designs.
- - Corbett Lighting Pulse pendant features iron mesh that has been handcrafted and finished in gold leaf.
- - Uplight Group created Urban, a style featuring handwoven galvanized iron.
- - Troy Lighting plays with different textures and contrasts with its Impression lighting designs, which emit a warm glow.
- - Hammerton, a U.S. based custom lighting designer and manufacturer, has created an entire collection of wire mesh lighting designs.
TWP Inc. offers and extensive inventory of wire mesh material, including stainless steel wire mesh, galvanized hardware cloth mesh, and copper mesh. As a family-owned company, we are invested in helping you realize your interior design vision. Contact us today to learn more about our products or to request an estimate for your project!
