How to Master Spacing & Lighting in Foyr Neo

Setting Up Your Measurements

• Access the ruler tool by clicking on it in the top left corner of your screen while in 2D mode.
• Draw ruler lines in the exact locations where you intend to place ceiling lights.
• For spotlights positioned in front of windows, start measurements from the corner.
• For evenly spaced spotlights, measure consistent distances between each fixture.

Strategic Light Placement

• Draw ruler lines directly above coffee tables for pendant lights.
• Position guidelines above dining tables for appropriate illumination.
• Mark task lighting areas with specific measurements.

Finalizing 2D Placement

• Switch to ceiling plan mode.
• Position lighting fixtures precisely along established ruler lines.
• This method ensures that your lighting plan is accurately mapped before implementation.

Preliminary Measurements

• Gather key measurements from the floor plan.
• Remove obstacles (like rugs) that might interfere with measurements.
• Click the guidelines tool and draw measurement lines from the edges of the room.
• Identify and mark midpoints of key furniture pieces (e.g., coffee tables, dining tables).
• Document measurements carefully for later reference.

Transferring Measurements to the Ceiling

• Clear previous guidelines using the trim tool in the top center of the screen.
• Rotate project view to face the ceiling directly.
• Recreate guidelines on the ceiling using earlier documented measurements.

Disabling Object Snapping

• Navigate to File > Settings.
• Disable object snapping to prevent lights from automatically aligning to guideline intersections.

Final Positioning

• Place lighting fixtures along the ceiling guidelines.
• Remove guidelines for a clean view.
• Switch back to floor view to assess the overall design.

• Consider optimal height for different light fixtures based on ceiling height and room function.
• Evaluate light spread patterns for different fixture types (spotlights vs. pendants).
• Align furniture placement with overhead lighting.
• Explore layered lighting using ceiling-mounted fixtures.

Mastering precise ceiling light placement is crucial for creating well-illuminated, functional spaces. The ruler tool in 2D mode and guidelines in 3D mode offer complementary approaches to achieve exact positioning. By following this systematic approach, you can ensure that your lighting design enhances the overall interior scheme while providing appropriate illumination for different activities and zones within the space.

Remember that strategic lighting placement not only improves functionality but also creates visual rhythm.