How do you light a room properly?

Lighting can be quite tricky to get right, but done properly its going to make your room look it’s best. You need to think about fixtures, recessed lighting, lamps, bulbs, wattage, and even colour. There is a lot to consider!

The biggest mistake you can make is relying solely on the overhead lighting to illuminate every space of the room. You can have a gorgeous room but it will never feel right with bad lighting.

How do you plan interior lighting?

Lighting always affects the mood, energy and atmosphere of an interior. During the planning stage, consider having light from two to three different sources in every space. You need to find the right balance as you layer each type of light, try to place them at different heights – high, middle, low.

For multipurpose rooms, dimmers are essential, they allow for flexibility depending on the time of day, event or mood, and they are a great energy saver. Don’t forget to have some fun with your lighting too! In my house, I don’t want things to be too blue or too yellow, that’s why I purchase soft white bulbs.