We understand the value of great lighting for your home. We want you to get it right . Here are 10 great guidelines on doing just that to achieve that perfect ambience for your home.
1. Fit it into your Plan
Ensure to have your lights preferences and ideas set during the initial stages of renovation or a new build. Doing this prior to commencement of construction allows you to encompass all costs into your budget.
2. Spruce them Up
While renovating, you may wish to add pendant lights while retaining your current electrical setup. There exists the effective option to hang them loosely over a hook or a bar or otherwise achieve an industrial look by securing the cord tight to the ceiling.
3. The Sky is the Limit
You dare not narrow down your options to down-lights only. Be open to the consideration of wall sconces or uplighting, depending on the location and the room of course. These tend to achieve a softer ambiance while avoiding ominous shadows that are often cast as a result of harsh downlighting.
4. What’s your Glow?
The type of light bulb you use with your light fixtures is responsible for this. Your preferred glow narrows back down to the mood you desire to create within a particular space. Compact fluorescent bulbs, halogen and LED bulbs come in a variety of warm and cool hues. Quick tip: if your walls are painted in a cool tone, using a warm glow light bulb can balance out the room’s ambience whereas cool glow will brighten a darker space.
5. Embrace Color
Colored shades of light fixtures transform the appearance of an otherwise plain room. Try experimenting with different hues to add some interest and fun to the space being lit.
6. Be Decorative
Lights can replace wall art as decorative elements. Upon setting up general lights, you can make use of some more creative lights for your walls, to set the mood and ambience in the room.
7. Ceiling Height Consideration
This is paramount in choosing hanging light fixtures especially for those lights that do not come with adjustable cables or rods. Ensure you seek professional advice to avoid getting stuck with lights hanging too high or too low. Quick tip: the bottom of the light ought to hand 12-20 inches below a standard 8-ft ceiling, taking into account an additional 3 inches for each additional foot of ceiling height.
8. Table Hopping
As a rule of thumb, a distance of 28-34 inches is recommended from the surface of the table to the bottom of the light. However, take into consideration the size of the light as a smaller one can hang much lower than a larger one.
9. Staircase Lights
Staircase light is beneficial for maneuvering safety especially at night, given that they are often enclosed areas. They can be lit from the sides or lights can be embedded in the risers, sprucing up overall design.
10. Toe-kick Lights
Lighting up your toe-kicks and underside strip lights of base cabinets is a creative way of creating a night light that is absolutely gorgeous.
Consider making a stop at Alair Homes Collingwood for your lighting needs during your renovation or new build.