Light the Way Forward With Well Planned Interior Lighting
Well planned lighting provides the final flourish to any interior design project; in fact, by installing a fresh lighting scheme, you can dramatically improve the look of a room.
That is how many of those quick home makeovers you see in magazines and on the television work.
The key to a successful lighting scheme is planning.
Think about how the room is going to be used and light it accordingly; ceiling lights, wall lights, and accent lighting are all options to be considered.
Of course, every room has its own lighting needs and, sometimes, problems.
Kitchen lighting, for instance, will need both ambient light and special illumination over task areas.
The bathroom is, perhaps, the most complex room to light; bathroom lighting needs to be bright, clean, and shadow free, but you need also to be aware of the zone system so that you can ensure safety for you and your family.
Low voltage lighting, especially low voltage downlights, are ideal for the bathroom.
In areas, such as the lounge, where you relax, floor lamps and table lamps add a cosy, welcoming feel and create an environment that positively calls to you at the end of a busy day.
Having decided what type of lighting is required for each room, you are then confronted with making a decision as to style.
Basically, you should choose your lighting style to match the style of other furnishings within a room.
If you are starting from scratch, you have the gift of an opportunity to really design your room, choosing your lighting and your furnishings together.
Will you go with traditional table lamps, contemporary lighting or an artful mixture of the two?What an exciting dilemma to have!And, should you choose to install an aquarium to soothe your tired mind at the end of the day, you'll need to choose aquarium lighting too!
That is how many of those quick home makeovers you see in magazines and on the television work.
The key to a successful lighting scheme is planning.
Think about how the room is going to be used and light it accordingly; ceiling lights, wall lights, and accent lighting are all options to be considered.
Of course, every room has its own lighting needs and, sometimes, problems.
Kitchen lighting, for instance, will need both ambient light and special illumination over task areas.
The bathroom is, perhaps, the most complex room to light; bathroom lighting needs to be bright, clean, and shadow free, but you need also to be aware of the zone system so that you can ensure safety for you and your family.
Low voltage lighting, especially low voltage downlights, are ideal for the bathroom.
In areas, such as the lounge, where you relax, floor lamps and table lamps add a cosy, welcoming feel and create an environment that positively calls to you at the end of a busy day.
Having decided what type of lighting is required for each room, you are then confronted with making a decision as to style.
Basically, you should choose your lighting style to match the style of other furnishings within a room.
If you are starting from scratch, you have the gift of an opportunity to really design your room, choosing your lighting and your furnishings together.
Will you go with traditional table lamps, contemporary lighting or an artful mixture of the two?What an exciting dilemma to have!And, should you choose to install an aquarium to soothe your tired mind at the end of the day, you'll need to choose aquarium lighting too!