Hot tip: Don’t cheap out on lighting
A well-lit interior space takes care and consideration. Too often, lighting design is overlooked and 4 can lights get cut into a ceiling and the lighting box is checked! I’ve done the same, but have since come to appreciate how a well-balanced lighting scheme can change everything. Depending on the room’s use and size, a good lighting design will blend accent lighting, task lighting, and ambient lighting in varying degrees. The ability to direct and dim the light is a big plus, and don’t forget to research light temperature, measured in degrees Kelvin! Again, depending on whether you’re relaxing or working in the space, you may want to explore warmer temperatures (2700K rather than 3000K or more) the less work-focused the room is. I was blown away to learn of the concept of “warm dim” lights that get warmer in color temperature as they dim, to mimic sunlight over the course of a day. Good luck out there with getting your lighting balanced and let me know how good lighting has impacted your day to day life.
If you'd like some recommendations for lighting stores or a designer to help you with your lighting, call me anytime and I'll share some resources.
Matthew Fletcher
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