DOC-ID: LUX-03REV: BDATE: 2026-07-21

Common Lantern Lighting

Residential lighting specs for Malmö homes

01 — Scope

LUX-03 covers entry hallways, internal corridors, wardrobe niches, and threshold transitions between apartment entry doors and living zones. Circulation lighting prioritises safe navigation, spatial orientation, and gradual adaptation from exterior light levels.

02 — Core Parameters

ParameterValueNotes
Entry / hall — maintained Eh100–150 lxAt floor plane, centreline path
Stair tread (if private)150 lxUniform across tread width
Wardrobe interior200–300 lxPIR-activated, 3000 K, CRI ≥ 90
Exterior-to-interior ratio≤ 10:1 at thresholdPrevent adaptation shock at entry
CCT2700–3000 KConsistent with adjacent rooms
Transition time (dimming)3–5 s fadeOn entry scene activation — see LUX-04

03 — Malmö Apartment Layouts

Typical Malmö flat entry sequences vary by era. Ribersborg three-room flats often place the entry directly into a narrow hall (1.2–1.4 m wide) with bathroom and bedroom doors opening off it. A single ceiling-mounted diffuser or two small downlights at 1.0 m spacing suffices; avoid bright accents that draw attention to limited ceiling height.

Västra Hamnen open-plan units frequently eliminate the traditional hall, placing the entry door into the living zone. Here, a dedicated entry scene dims living ambient to 40% while activating a narrow-beam downlight pair flanking the door — providing orientation without full-room illumination at arrival.

04 — Zone Specification

ZoneFixture typeControlNotes
Main entryFlush ceiling disc or mini downlight pairPIR + manual overridePIR timeout 3 min default
Long corridor (> 4 m)Recessed downlight, 1.5 m spacingLinked to entry PIR circuitWall-wash alternate for art display walls
Coat nicheLED strip, 3000 KDoor jamb switchIP20 sufficient
Threshold mat zoneFloor-level indirect (optional)Entry scene onlyOnly where ceiling height > 2.80 m

05 — Cross-References

Ambient baseline levels: LUX-01. Entry scene programming: LUX-04. Compact fixture options for low ceilings: LUX-05.