subject: The Benefits Of Good Lighting [print this page] A good home lighting scheme will bring your home to life and create the perfect light throughout the home. It will make your home comfortable and inviting, enabling you to make the best use of the space you have.
Create a lighting plan, this can be done by yourself or an interior designer can be used to help. Work your way through every room in the house and jot down what each room is used for, do you have any points of interest you need to accentuate. How much natural light do you have, are the people who are using the room old or young. Will you be using a computer in the room, do you read or entertain in the room.
General tips for home lighting
Lighting should make your home feel comfortable
A general light source is required in most rooms. Compliment the main light source with wall lights, floor stands and table lamps.
Accent features with spotlights and picture lights.
Make a dramatic statement with a chandelier, lower ceilings may need to utilise flush or semi flush home lighting.
Floor lamps can help to brighten dark corners.
Bathroom lighting should always comply with safety regulations related to the installation.
When using task lighting place opposite your writing hand or you will be working in your own shadow, an angle poise lamp is ideal as you can alter the position of the light.
All external lighting should be IP-rated, waterproof and durable.
Home lighting in childrens rooms should be safe, bright and colourful.
Never use portable lighting in a kitchen as trailing flexes can be very hazardous.
The kitchen is a very functional room, ensure a good level of light is maintained. Under cabinet lighting can be used to illuminate work surfaces.
Consider using a dimmer to create different moods in a room.
Touch lamps in the bedroom can be used to create different brightness levels and these can be used on a bedside table so you dont have to get out of bed to turn the lights off.
