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Common mistake

Judging light by the floor

Reviewed under Eng. Abdullah Al Balushi

“You walk into a home and look at the floor to judge whether the light is strong? This will surprise you!”

The problem

Focusing on brightly lit floors and leaving the walls dark.

Technical explanation

Most of what the eye sees inside a room is vertical surfaces (the walls); lighting the walls makes the space look bright and spacious.

The result

Décor that looks larger and more luxurious with simple touches.

Related to

Guide values; the final decision rests with a qualified engineer under the applicable code.

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