Sorry for the inconvenience, everyone.
This is Nakamura from cerote antiques staff.
It's been quite a while since my last blog, and White Day is almost here, but in my last blog I had predicted the next one.
"Nakamura, I will receive a lot of chocolate for Valentine's Day"
Sorry for the late report!
Currently, we do not plan to give anything in return on White Day.
This is part 2 of this moving season, a continuation of the previous article about lighting.
After understanding how to install lighting that I introduced last time, we often receive questions about the appropriate brightness of lighting and the key points to consider when selecting one.
Not only can you choose your own design and style, but you can also choose from different lighting styles depending on the intensity, color, and shape of the lighting.
The impression of the room changes greatly depending on the combination.
This time, I will explain the balance between the size of the room and the amount of light that you should consider when choosing lighting.
① Brightness Generally speaking, sufficient brightness can be calculated using the following method.
Incandescent bulb “Number of tatami mats in the room x W (watts)”
LED “Number of tatami mats in the room x lm (lumens)”
Even though I say that, it's kind of difficult and I don't understand it💦
Therefore, Nakamura has created a table of brightness according to the number of tatami mats in the room!
| incandescent bulb | LED | |
| 1 tatami | 40W | 6W |
| 2 tatami | 60W | 8W |
| 4 tatami mats | 120W | 16W |
| 6 tatami | 180W | 24W |
| 8 tatami | 240W | 32W |
| 10 tatami | 300W | 40W |
| 12 tatami | 360W | 48W |
Basically, determine the necessary brightness based on the size of the room like this 💡
What is important at this time is where and how to use it.
It is also important to have a comfortable brightness in your life!
In addition, you can not only obtain the amount of light with only hanging lighting.
The workspace has uniform and sufficient brightness so that you can clearly see documents and computer screens.The sofa space has a low-key light and a table light that illuminates your hands.
If you want to illuminate the entire room with one light, you will need to choose one that provides more light than necessary.
By distributing light according to the purpose, such as table lights, floor lights, downlights, etc., you can create depth and three-dimensionality in your space.
② Color of the light bulb Another point to pay attention to when choosing a light bulb is the color of the light bulb.
There are three main types of light bulb colors.
・Daylight white・Daylight color・Light bulb color
Daylight white has the image of bluish-white light, giving it a neat and clean impression.
It also has the effect of increasing concentration.
Recommended for rooms used as kitchens, entrances, and study rooms.
The light bulb color has a warm and calm impression, with a distinctive orange brightness.
Recommended for rooms used as a master bedroom or living room, and many people prefer it for living rooms.
Daylight color is an image of natural brightness, giving a lively and bright impression.
This is the most popular brightness.
This daylight color actually goes well with any room, so when in doubt, choose daylight color lighting.
Also, the way the light spreads out varies depending on its shape, so this time we will use our products as examples to introduce how to incorporate them into your space. 
1. A chandelier with a distinctive soft light that leaks from the milky white shade.
It is easy to match with Scandinavian-style interiors, and has a natural look that blends in with modern spaces.
Because the light from the bulb is not passing through,
It also looks great hanging low over the dining table.
A 6-lamp type of this size does not have enough light to illuminate the entire room in a space of about 8 tatami mats or more, so we recommend using it in conjunction with a floor light. 
2.This milk glass type also has a shade that makes it difficult for the light from the bulb to pass through, but it is a multi-lamp type and the mouth is facing downwards, so it emits a considerable amount of light in a spot.
Recommended for those who want the amount of light and volume that illuminates the entire room with a single light. 
The light that leaks from the fabric shade is soft and tall, so it has a strong presence even though it is a table light.
Place it directly on the floor like an object,
Create a calming space with a lower light source than a floor light.
I was only able to explain about 3 points this time, but I would be happy to explain them in stores or via DM, so I look forward to hearing from you!
See you next time for "Nakamura, Spring is Coming"!