How to Light a House

How to light a house ROOM BY ROOM- LIVING ROOM STAIRS Place lights in alcoves to illumi- nate the area surrounding a TV, but not the TV itself. This reduces reflections that cause eye strain. Adding a skylight to the top of a staircase can create an inviting natural feature. Alternatively use accent lighting to highlight any paintings or photos you have to make them a key feature. Candles are a low cost way to add extra light as required. DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY O Use mirrors to reflect the light and create a larger feel for the room. For high ceilings use a chandelier to create an impres- sive focal point. For task lighting in a room such as this, add lamps next to these areas, or use lights next to mirrors to get a clear view when getting dressed or applying make-up BEDROOM • • BATHROOM Magnifier lamps are helpful in the bathroom, especially if used with Mood lighting is best for relax- ation areas. Touch control bed- side lights and dimmer switches are great for bedrooms. Thick curtains will help to ensure outside light doesn't affect your sleep. extendable mirrors. Use roller blinds for easy privacy and lighting control, coupled with strong overhead lights KITCHEN • STUDY Illuminate key work areas with bright clean light to make it easy As with the kitchen, key areas in a study will need additional light to see and work in the kitchen. Sources. Use curtain tie backs to let in Blinds are best for a work area, as light, and so they can be easily tucked away. they offer more control over the light from outside, and help you control any reflections on com- puter screens, which can lead to eye strain. DINING ROOM • Dimmer switches work well to create the right ambience when entertaining guests or to better suit the time of day and the changing lighting levels. Blackout blinds help to add privacy with diffused lighting reflecting off the walls to create a soft overhead glow. Other Factors W Clear away Layer your lighting so it can be Is the room north Use light colours or south facing? to add the effect clutter. This can deter- of more lighting. controlled based mine when rooms on daily needs. will receive natural light References: Paul simon http://www.primelocation.com/guides/home-design-and- style/how-to-light-your-home/ home fumishing stores http://www.ehow.com/how_4728660_light-a-room.html Bringing Change Home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting http://www.wikihow.com/Brighten-up-a-Dark-Room How to light a house ROOM BY ROOM- LIVING ROOM STAIRS Place lights in alcoves to illumi- nate the area surrounding a TV, but not the TV itself. This reduces reflections that cause eye strain. Adding a skylight to the top of a staircase can create an inviting natural feature. Alternatively use accent lighting to highlight any paintings or photos you have to make them a key feature. Candles are a low cost way to add extra light as required. DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY O Use mirrors to reflect the light and create a larger feel for the room. For high ceilings use a chandelier to create an impres- sive focal point. For task lighting in a room such as this, add lamps next to these areas, or use lights next to mirrors to get a clear view when getting dressed or applying make-up BEDROOM • • BATHROOM Magnifier lamps are helpful in the bathroom, especially if used with Mood lighting is best for relax- ation areas. Touch control bed- side lights and dimmer switches are great for bedrooms. Thick curtains will help to ensure outside light doesn't affect your sleep. extendable mirrors. Use roller blinds for easy privacy and lighting control, coupled with strong overhead lights KITCHEN • STUDY Illuminate key work areas with bright clean light to make it easy As with the kitchen, key areas in a study will need additional light to see and work in the kitchen. Sources. Use curtain tie backs to let in Blinds are best for a work area, as light, and so they can be easily tucked away. they offer more control over the light from outside, and help you control any reflections on com- puter screens, which can lead to eye strain. DINING ROOM • Dimmer switches work well to create the right ambience when entertaining guests or to better suit the time of day and the changing lighting levels. Blackout blinds help to add privacy with diffused lighting reflecting off the walls to create a soft overhead glow. Other Factors W Clear away Layer your lighting so it can be Is the room north Use light colours or south facing? to add the effect clutter. This can deter- of more lighting. controlled based mine when rooms on daily needs. will receive natural light References: Paul simon http://www.primelocation.com/guides/home-design-and- style/how-to-light-your-home/ home fumishing stores http://www.ehow.com/how_4728660_light-a-room.html Bringing Change Home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting http://www.wikihow.com/Brighten-up-a-Dark-Room How to light a house ROOM BY ROOM- LIVING ROOM STAIRS Place lights in alcoves to illumi- nate the area surrounding a TV, but not the TV itself. This reduces reflections that cause eye strain. Adding a skylight to the top of a staircase can create an inviting natural feature. Alternatively use accent lighting to highlight any paintings or photos you have to make them a key feature. Candles are a low cost way to add extra light as required. DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY O Use mirrors to reflect the light and create a larger feel for the room. For high ceilings use a chandelier to create an impres- sive focal point. For task lighting in a room such as this, add lamps next to these areas, or use lights next to mirrors to get a clear view when getting dressed or applying make-up BEDROOM • • BATHROOM Magnifier lamps are helpful in the bathroom, especially if used with Mood lighting is best for relax- ation areas. Touch control bed- side lights and dimmer switches are great for bedrooms. Thick curtains will help to ensure outside light doesn't affect your sleep. extendable mirrors. Use roller blinds for easy privacy and lighting control, coupled with strong overhead lights KITCHEN • STUDY Illuminate key work areas with bright clean light to make it easy As with the kitchen, key areas in a study will need additional light to see and work in the kitchen. Sources. Use curtain tie backs to let in Blinds are best for a work area, as light, and so they can be easily tucked away. they offer more control over the light from outside, and help you control any reflections on com- puter screens, which can lead to eye strain. DINING ROOM • Dimmer switches work well to create the right ambience when entertaining guests or to better suit the time of day and the changing lighting levels. Blackout blinds help to add privacy with diffused lighting reflecting off the walls to create a soft overhead glow. Other Factors W Clear away Layer your lighting so it can be Is the room north Use light colours or south facing? to add the effect clutter. This can deter- of more lighting. controlled based mine when rooms on daily needs. will receive natural light References: Paul simon http://www.primelocation.com/guides/home-design-and- style/how-to-light-your-home/ home fumishing stores http://www.ehow.com/how_4728660_light-a-room.html Bringing Change Home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting http://www.wikihow.com/Brighten-up-a-Dark-Room How to light a house ROOM BY ROOM- LIVING ROOM STAIRS Place lights in alcoves to illumi- nate the area surrounding a TV, but not the TV itself. This reduces reflections that cause eye strain. Adding a skylight to the top of a staircase can create an inviting natural feature. Alternatively use accent lighting to highlight any paintings or photos you have to make them a key feature. Candles are a low cost way to add extra light as required. DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY O Use mirrors to reflect the light and create a larger feel for the room. For high ceilings use a chandelier to create an impres- sive focal point. For task lighting in a room such as this, add lamps next to these areas, or use lights next to mirrors to get a clear view when getting dressed or applying make-up BEDROOM • • BATHROOM Magnifier lamps are helpful in the bathroom, especially if used with Mood lighting is best for relax- ation areas. Touch control bed- side lights and dimmer switches are great for bedrooms. Thick curtains will help to ensure outside light doesn't affect your sleep. extendable mirrors. Use roller blinds for easy privacy and lighting control, coupled with strong overhead lights KITCHEN • STUDY Illuminate key work areas with bright clean light to make it easy As with the kitchen, key areas in a study will need additional light to see and work in the kitchen. Sources. Use curtain tie backs to let in Blinds are best for a work area, as light, and so they can be easily tucked away. they offer more control over the light from outside, and help you control any reflections on com- puter screens, which can lead to eye strain. DINING ROOM • Dimmer switches work well to create the right ambience when entertaining guests or to better suit the time of day and the changing lighting levels. Blackout blinds help to add privacy with diffused lighting reflecting off the walls to create a soft overhead glow. Other Factors W Clear away Layer your lighting so it can be Is the room north Use light colours or south facing? to add the effect clutter. This can deter- of more lighting. controlled based mine when rooms on daily needs. will receive natural light References: Paul simon http://www.primelocation.com/guides/home-design-and- style/how-to-light-your-home/ home fumishing stores http://www.ehow.com/how_4728660_light-a-room.html Bringing Change Home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting http://www.wikihow.com/Brighten-up-a-Dark-Room How to light a house ROOM BY ROOM- LIVING ROOM STAIRS Place lights in alcoves to illumi- nate the area surrounding a TV, but not the TV itself. This reduces reflections that cause eye strain. Adding a skylight to the top of a staircase can create an inviting natural feature. Alternatively use accent lighting to highlight any paintings or photos you have to make them a key feature. Candles are a low cost way to add extra light as required. DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY O Use mirrors to reflect the light and create a larger feel for the room. For high ceilings use a chandelier to create an impres- sive focal point. For task lighting in a room such as this, add lamps next to these areas, or use lights next to mirrors to get a clear view when getting dressed or applying make-up BEDROOM • • BATHROOM Magnifier lamps are helpful in the bathroom, especially if used with Mood lighting is best for relax- ation areas. Touch control bed- side lights and dimmer switches are great for bedrooms. Thick curtains will help to ensure outside light doesn't affect your sleep. extendable mirrors. Use roller blinds for easy privacy and lighting control, coupled with strong overhead lights KITCHEN • STUDY Illuminate key work areas with bright clean light to make it easy As with the kitchen, key areas in a study will need additional light to see and work in the kitchen. Sources. Use curtain tie backs to let in Blinds are best for a work area, as light, and so they can be easily tucked away. they offer more control over the light from outside, and help you control any reflections on com- puter screens, which can lead to eye strain. DINING ROOM • Dimmer switches work well to create the right ambience when entertaining guests or to better suit the time of day and the changing lighting levels. Blackout blinds help to add privacy with diffused lighting reflecting off the walls to create a soft overhead glow. Other Factors W Clear away Layer your lighting so it can be Is the room north Use light colours or south facing? to add the effect clutter. This can deter- of more lighting. controlled based mine when rooms on daily needs. will receive natural light References: Paul simon http://www.primelocation.com/guides/home-design-and- style/how-to-light-your-home/ home fumishing stores http://www.ehow.com/how_4728660_light-a-room.html Bringing Change Home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting http://www.wikihow.com/Brighten-up-a-Dark-Room How to light a house ROOM BY ROOM- LIVING ROOM STAIRS Place lights in alcoves to illumi- nate the area surrounding a TV, but not the TV itself. This reduces reflections that cause eye strain. Adding a skylight to the top of a staircase can create an inviting natural feature. Alternatively use accent lighting to highlight any paintings or photos you have to make them a key feature. Candles are a low cost way to add extra light as required. DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY O Use mirrors to reflect the light and create a larger feel for the room. For high ceilings use a chandelier to create an impres- sive focal point. For task lighting in a room such as this, add lamps next to these areas, or use lights next to mirrors to get a clear view when getting dressed or applying make-up BEDROOM • • BATHROOM Magnifier lamps are helpful in the bathroom, especially if used with Mood lighting is best for relax- ation areas. Touch control bed- side lights and dimmer switches are great for bedrooms. Thick curtains will help to ensure outside light doesn't affect your sleep. extendable mirrors. Use roller blinds for easy privacy and lighting control, coupled with strong overhead lights KITCHEN • STUDY Illuminate key work areas with bright clean light to make it easy As with the kitchen, key areas in a study will need additional light to see and work in the kitchen. Sources. Use curtain tie backs to let in Blinds are best for a work area, as light, and so they can be easily tucked away. they offer more control over the light from outside, and help you control any reflections on com- puter screens, which can lead to eye strain. DINING ROOM • Dimmer switches work well to create the right ambience when entertaining guests or to better suit the time of day and the changing lighting levels. Blackout blinds help to add privacy with diffused lighting reflecting off the walls to create a soft overhead glow. Other Factors W Clear away Layer your lighting so it can be Is the room north Use light colours or south facing? to add the effect clutter. This can deter- of more lighting. controlled based mine when rooms on daily needs. will receive natural light References: Paul simon http://www.primelocation.com/guides/home-design-and- style/how-to-light-your-home/ home fumishing stores http://www.ehow.com/how_4728660_light-a-room.html Bringing Change Home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting http://www.wikihow.com/Brighten-up-a-Dark-Room