Whether you are renovating a space in your home or building a custom home, properly planned lighting will create the wow factor you can’t afford to overlook. Well-planned lighting is crucial to comfortable living, but remember to consider the impact well thought out lighting can have on the overall feel of a specific room or your whole home. Even a simple room will be elevated with great lighting.

Great lighting can have you walking into a room feeling great. You may not necessarily notice the lighting, however, good lighting has the ability to make you feel good. It can bring a room to life, creating different moods.

It’s important to give lighting the time and attention it deserves. Considering it’s often the first thing we do in the morning and the last thing we do at night, it would be a shame to overlook or underestimate its function and impact on your daily living. Work with a professional to devise a lighting plan. They will walk through your needs and address all details of each area taking into consideration the overall feel of the space. Drawings will be created to scale showing locations of switches and plugs and light sources.

Spotlights

Lighting plays many important roles. It provides function and mood. Adding spotlights and pot lights can add depth to a room rather than relying on just lamps and chandeliers, which can leave a room feeling uninspired.

General living areas and foyers are opportunities to create high drama, showcasing architecture, art or just adding layers of depth and dimension.

Bathroom Lighting

Bathrooms are important places that need to be bright. Faces should be lit at face level from the sides preventing harsh shadows creating an unflattering look.

Kitchen Lighting

Kitchens require layers! Most kitchens take on a lot of different roles other than the obvious, cooking and eating. It’s often the hub of entertaining and homework to mention a couple. Take all of these roles the kitchen plays into consideration to create an impressive space. Talk to your professional about the task, recessed and under-cabinet, ambient, accent and decorative lighting.

Remember the impact of dimmers and make lighting a priority, not an afterthought. Lighting can turn any room from flat to fabulous! Lighting can create the “wow” factor.