Indoor Lighting

Designing lighting for a new space: the ultimate guide

Lighting goes beyond simply illuminating; it is the key to creating unique atmospheres and enhancing environments. Today, we offer our complete guide to help you design a plan that is effective and visually appealing for your new space.

Lighting guide: simplifying the essential concepts

Explore all the essential secrets of lighting! From lumens to kelvin, in this article, we unveil the concepts that make lighting spaces vital for comfort and aesthetics.

Retail lighting: how to attract and engage customers

In a world where competition in the retail sector is intense, standing out becomes essential to capture attention and retain customers. Lighting plays a crucial role in this challenge, not only highlighting products but also creating atmospheres that captivate consumers.

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What kind of lighting is perfect for each room?

Our perception of space, environment, color and dimension is closely linked to the light placed in each location.
Therefore, we spend a lot of time selecting the type of lighting we want in each room in the house.

Scandinavian decor: know three perfect KATOA models

The Scandinavian decor, although based on minimalism, is characterized by comfort. This style of decoration combines neutral tones and cozy fabrics in the same space.

Lighting for small apartments

When it comes to small apartments, the goal will always be to do more with less. When we have limited space, it is important to plan how we will occupy that space in order to make the most efficient use of it.

How would I choose my kitchen lighting

Lighting in the kitchen is one of the most important factors in making the cooking task easier. At Katoa there are models for all tastes and with different purposes depending on your cooking space.

3 Creative Ideas with Smart Lighting

Intelligent lighting is the new trend and, in addition to helping to save energy, it allows us to customize our home, from a distance and in a single mobile device. Its adjustment is made without switches and using presence or movement sensors.

Modern decor: know four perfect KATOA models

The modern style in the decoration is characterized by giving primacy to neutral colors, natural materials and with some minimalist inspiration.

What is a luminotechnical study and what does it consist of?

Lighting a space well is not just about placing luminaires and lamps. Many of the activities we carry out on a daily basis require artificial light in the spaces we frequent, whether at home or in the office.

The importance of sunlight to people’s lives

Sunlight is present throughout our lives and is crucial to our existence. Sometimes we can underestimate its importance and how much it can influence various aspects of our lives. In this article we will precisely remember this!

7 tips to make the most of natural light at home

It’s true that there are some homes that are more “blessed” with this natural feature, but it’s also true that there are some tips and tricks you can put into practice to get the maximum amount of natural light into your home.

Different ways to use LED lighting in your decor

LED lights are great options when it comes to cost-effectiveness and durability, and in addition to providing basic lighting for the place, they can be used in several ways to enhance the space. See now some tips on how to use LED lights in your home decor.

The importance of interior architecture

Interior architecture is like an art that we see developing and taking shape, so that we can later appreciate the final result that gives us immense pleasure and taste. We don’t decorate just because we do, we decorate because we like it, because we want to and because the house is an extension of our self.

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5 Lighting tips to make your environment more pleasant

Lighting plays a fundamental role in the environment. In addition to having a decorative function, it also meets your specific needs. Furthermore, it greatly improves your perception and mood.

10 Simple tips for using decorative flashlights

Flashlights are a very versatile item when it comes to decoration. They vary in size, model, tonality and ways of being used and, for this reason, they are so common in homes or parties – especially at weddings -, thus accentuating the beauty and elegance of the space or moment.

Bathroom lighting

Choosing a bathroom light is not an easy task. There are so many options and models that it’s normal that you feel a little lost when you have to choose the ideal one for this environment.

Light is older than Love *

“Light is older than love (…) that’s why it surprises [man] so much and that’s why it insists on painting it or, as I do now, on describing it.”

4 lighting mistakes you should avoid

Lighting a space is not a simple task and those who think that a beautiful chandelier in the living room or lamps scattered around the kitchen are sufficient are mistaken. Avoid these four mistakes!

4 essential tips to get your condominium lighting right

When we talk about condominiums, lighting is a factor of safety and comfort. Choosing the ideal light types for each space is essential in order to not waste energy and keep it well lit.

Transparent dome and matte dome: what’s the difference?

Lighting is part of our life in a genuine way and is so present that we are not even concerned with the quality that she can work in a space. Factors such as intensity, focus and amplitude can be defined by the chosen model and, mainly, by the type of dome.

Corporate lighting: what it is and how to use it to your advantage

In a corporate environment, lighting can often be something that goes completely unnoticed by those who work there. However, a good application of light is the necessary differential to increase the productivity of the entire team and can be the first thing that the customer notices when entering your company.

How to define the best lighting strategy for your space

Knowing how to use lighting to your advantage can totally transform your space. Each project needs a different idea and that’s where our team works. Choosing the right lighting can be hard work, but we leave you with a few tips.

4 office decoration tips that will stimulate your team

Yellow is the color of light, sun and gold – something we associate with good ideas, energy and prosperity. Basically, everything we need to have in a meeting room, where creativity and results must guide the participants’ efforts.

5 sustainable lighting tips for your office

Although the path to environmental awareness is already part of many people’s daily lives (and thankfully!), sustainability in terms of companies is an attitude that still leaves a lot to be desired and which still has a lot of improvement maneuver.

Warm or cold lighting? Choose the best one for your environment.

Good lighting provides comfort and efficiency, but misuse can devalue an environment and completely impair the functioning of spaces.