Good Lighting Tips

What is good lighting design and how is it achieved?

There are many ways to enhance the beauty and look of a project. You can always landscape, paint or decorate your interiors but there is nothing quite like an amazing lighting design to dramatically change the feel and mood of a room with a smooth detail. Lighting options differ for every lifestyle.

Good lighting design brings improvement in aesthetics, better visibility and artistic touches.

Consider the mood and function of the room you are creating.  Natural light is the most welcoming of lights so employing the benefits of both natural and artificial light reaches a happy medium.  A good rule of thumb is every room needs an average of 200 watts for every 50 square feet.  

General background illumination is good for living rooms and family rooms.  A chandelier hung (30 inches is the norm) over a dining room table sheds light on a table and meal.  A dimmer switch provides the option to lower lighting when the mood suits you. Kitchens require light in every square foot.  Bathrooms need high voltage lighting, especially near the mirror. 

One of my favorite sources of light is uplighting.  Uplighting is great for a corner to create shadows, under artwork, and shooting up through greenery in the garden.   Another source is candle light.  Don't wait until the power goes out!  Light those candles and highlight a mantle, table, or backyard setting. 

Don't limit yourself to what your electrician has to offer. Explore new ideas, research websites on lighting and venture out to brighten up your life!