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Rolul iluminatului stratificat în definirea atmosferei spațiilor interioare
The role of layered lighting in shaping the atmosphere of interior spaces

Author(s): Andreea DEMETER
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Published by: Editura Universității de Vest
Keywords: lighting; atmosphere; layering; interior design; experiential; perception; ambiance; theatricality;

Summary/Abstract: Light not only makes a space visible but also constructs its atmosphere and shapes its meaning. In contemporary interior design, layered lighting, comprising ambient, task, and accent lighting, becomes a decisive tool for configuring the user’s experience. Through its ability to sculpt volumes, highlight materials, and create perceptual rhythms, light layering supports the visual and narrative identity of thematic and experiential spaces. Theoretical foundations from studies on atmosphere, perception, and scenography explain how light generates immersion and establishes an emotional connection between the user and the environment. Techniques such as alternating lighting scenarios, adjusting color temperature, or using directed contrast demonstrate light’s potential to create a coherent spatial dramaturgy. Thus, layered lighting emerges as a central element in designing interiors oriented toward themes, storytelling, and sensory experience.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 28-35
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English, Romanian
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