subject: Getting The Light Right [print this page] When it comes the interior design of your home, lighting is a major concern. Many people get fixtures that dont get the light to where its needed the most, be it because of badly design fittings or just badly thought out locations to put the fittings.
You need to sit down and think about you own personal tastes regarding the interior style of your home. Do you prefer Modern Lighting or more traditional styles? What sort of textures and colours are used within the room and are there any sections of the room that you want to stand out more than the rest? By asking yourself questions first and planning accordingly, youre more likely to avoid any mistakes.
When it comes to Bathroom Lighting, using a few downlighters over the sink make be good enough to show of the expensive faucet that had be specified, but think practically, it wont be enough for the day to day tasks like shaving or putting you makeup on. Youll need light from the sides to reduce the shadow effects and provide an even distribution of light; this can be achieved using Showers mirror lights or Intalite wall fittings, in addition to the ceiling lights.
Often if choosing a light fitting based purely on aesthetic appeal, youll be going down the road of decorating with light fittings. This isnt the right way to be transforming your room using lighting; you need to consider the light output needed and the distribution of light from the fitting at the very least in order to prevent wasting energy and having insufficient light output.
Nothing can beat seeing the light fitting physically in the showroom; however this is not a luxury that everyone has. Even then, very few showrooms have on all the ranges of lighting on display to see. When searching for lighting online, be sure that you use the dimensions given for a particular fitting practically and measure up the available space.
One of the most important aspects to consider is whether you want the shape of your light fitting to contrast with your room schematic or harmonise with it? Picking a traditional light fitting and placing it into a modern setting can create interest through contrast, while taking a contemporary fitting and setting it into a traditional setting infuses liveliness and a classy accent to the room.
