How Lighting Design can Shape our Perception of Space — CharterSills
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When lighting is properly tailored to a space, it can impact our perception of height, depth, and overall spaciousness. In this month’s blog, we look at how a few key lighting techniques shape what we see.
LIGHT IS THE FIRST ELEMENT OF DESIGN, WITHOUT IT THERE IS NO COLOR, FORM, OR TEXTURE
– THOMAS FARIN
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