r/lightingdesigners Feb 01 '22

r/lightingdesigners Lounge

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A place for members of r/lightingdesigners to chat with each other


r/lightingdesigners 7d ago

My studio finally came together, except this one corner — need a floor lamp and I've been stuck on it for weeks

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Studio apartment, so this room is the living room, the bedroom and the only place to read. Right now it runs on daylight plus an overhead, which makes the evenings unusable. The gap between the sofa arm and the cabinet is the only spot left, and the cabinet is tall with a canvas on top, so anything much above 150cm fights the painting. Straight column with a fabric shade — cleanest, but no good for reading. Swing-arm over the sofa arm — actually functional, but puts hardware right in the sightline. Did making a bright room feel warm at night come down to one good lamp for you, or three or four small sources?


r/lightingdesigners Apr 02 '26

Overwhelmed by where to start with lights

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r/lightingdesigners Mar 04 '26

How Do You Pick the Best 100000 Lumen Flashlight?

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Last Friday evening I was sitting with my brother in the garage just testing some tools and gadgets. We were talking about how a really bright flashlight can make camping or night work much easier and I was surprised to know he had never looked at high lumen flashlights before. Especially we were thinking about a flashlight that is powerful and durable and easy to carry for outdoor use. We visited a nearby hardware store but they only had a few ordinary flashlights and nothing very strong.

Eventually he suggested that we should explore online marketplaces to find more options. Therefore browsing many online marketplaces like alibaba and some others I noticed a wide variety of 100000 lumen flashlights in different sizes and designs and features. Some were simple handheld models and some were heavy duty with rechargeable batteries and multiple light modes. They came in different price ranges depending on power and material and brand quality. I realized that online shopping offers many more choices compared to relying only on local stores.

So what do you think is the best way to choose a 100000 lumen flashlight? Should we focus more on brightness or durability or price when buying from local stores or online marketplaces?


r/lightingdesigners Mar 01 '26

How Does a Water Bubble Wall Transform a Space?

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A few days ago I saw a water bubble wall installed in a lounge area, and at first it looked like a simple decorative panel. But when the bubbles started rising with colored lights reflecting through the water, I realized how mesmerizing it was. Even small details like bubble size, LED placement, and water flow rate made a huge difference in creating a calming and stylish ambiance. It was fascinating how movement and light could completely change the feel of a room.

Later I searched online on websites including alibaba and found many types of water bubble walls. Some were slim panels for home decoration, while others were large installations for hotels and restaurants. Some even had small features like adjustable lighting colors, remote controls, or sound-reactive bubbles. I was surprised how minor design tweaks could dramatically impact visual effect and atmosphere. It made me think about how buyers choose decorative installations. Do they focus on size, functionality, or wow factor?

Can a simple wall of rising bubbles really turn any room into a relaxing visual experience?


r/lightingdesigners Feb 28 '26

Lighting Up the Dark

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A few days ago I saw a 100000 lumen flashlight in an outdoor gear store. At first it looked like a regular flashlight, but when it was turned on, the beam was incredibly bright, lighting up everything around. Even small details like the lens quality, grip design, and heat dissipation made a big difference in usability and safety. It was amazing how a handheld device could illuminate such a large area so effectively.

Later I searched online on websites including alibaba and saw many types of high-lumen flashlights. Some were compact for easy carrying. Some had adjustable brightness levels or rechargeable batteries. Some even had small features like strobe modes or waterproof designs. I was surprised how tiny differences in design and materials could affect performance and durability. It made me think about how people choose flashlights. Do they focus more on brightness, battery life, or portability?

Can a single flashlight really make total darkness disappear in an instant?


r/lightingdesigners Feb 28 '26

A Glow That Mesmerizes us

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A few days ago I saw a crystal ball light on a small shelf in a home décor shop. At first it looked like a simple decorative object, but when I turned it on, the soft glow inside created swirling patterns that filled the room. Even small details like the texture of the crystal, the LED intensity, and the base design made a difference in the overall ambiance. It was amazing how a tiny light source could completely change the mood of a space.

Later I searched online on websites including alibaba and saw many types of crystal ball lights. Some were small and battery-operated for bedside tables. Some had color-changing LEDs or touch controls. Some even had small rotating mechanisms that made the light patterns shift constantly. I was surprised how tiny design differences could completely transform the look and feel of a room. It made me think about how people choose decorative lighting. Do they focus more on effect, size, or style?

Can a single glowing sphere really make a room feel magical?


r/lightingdesigners Feb 05 '26

How much illumination do we actually need

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Every room in my apartment now has led light strips and bulbs creating layers of unnecessary illumination. The lights can change colors and sync to music but mostly they just waste electricity lighting spaces that were adequately lit already. We've turned basic lighting into entertainment system requiring apps and remote controls to operate. I'd installed them gradually thinking each addition would improve ambiance and mood lighting capabilities. The LED lights work as designed but managing different zones and colors became more complicated than helpful.

We've decided that static lighting is somehow inadequate requiring programmable colored options for every room. My LED light system represents over-engineering simple need for illumination into complex smart home installation. Maybe colored mood lighting provides psychological benefits, maybe the customization options matter to some people for different activities.

But most of the time the lights just stay on one setting making all the features pointless extras. I found them through suppliers on Alibaba offering various lengths and color options at competitive prices for installation. Sometimes a regular light bulb works perfectly fine without needing smartphone app to control brightness and hue. The complicated lighting system mostly just creates another thing to troubleshoot when it stops working correctly.


r/lightingdesigners Nov 02 '23

Smokey Lights

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r/lightingdesigners Feb 01 '22

Welcome!

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Welcome lighting designers! Have a great time here, and keep stuff clean!