How To Carefully Select Lighting

How to carefully select lighting

Well-chosen lighting can truly transform a space, making it not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. It sets the mood, enhances functionality, and completes the design. By layering both ambient and task lighting, you can create a multi-functional environment that caters to different needs throughout the day.

In every project we add dimmers to all fixtures, allowing the brightness to be adjusted for time of day and mood. This flexibility is especially important when transitioning from task-oriented lighting for work or reading to mood lighting for relaxation or entertainment.

Well-placed recessed cans are essential for overall home illumination, allowing decorative fixtures to be less utility and more about accenting a space and providing a warm glow. Lighting temperature, measured in kelvins, determines a light’s color. Throughout a home, we keep the color temperature consistent between all fixtures, including recessed cans and decorative lights. Our preferred color temperature is 2700 to 3000 kelvins. Light bulbs (or light fixtures with integrated bulbs) have a color temperature specification to ensure all fixtures match.

Sconces placed strategically at vanities serve a dual purpose by framing mirrors and casting light on your face. This not only enhances the functionality of the space but also adds elegance and sophistication for aesthetics.

While high-quality lighting fixtures can come with a hefty price tag, investing in good lighting is worth it in the long run. Time and again we have seen clients order inexpensive light fixtures from an unknown vendor, only to pay an electrician hundreds of dollars more to install because of the difficulty of installation due to poor quality or a faulty fixture. Quality light fixtures are not only more durable and energy-efficient but also contribute significantly to the overall ambiance and style of a space.

Well-chosen lighting will elevate your surroundings, improve your overall well-being, and create a statement that defines a space. Interested in learning how lighting choices could upgrade your space? Learn more about our design services or connect with us to schedule a 20-minute call. We look forward to connecting with you!