Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Home Lighting Design Ideas

One common mistake a household commit is synchronizing the lighting system of the entire house. Different home areas require different lighting structure. Bedroom for example must have a softer dimmer lighting, while the kitchen demands a stronger a brightly lit area for food preparation purposes. Before the right lighting can be achieve, it is important for any household member to what type of lighting is appropriate for a certain area.

The kitchen needs to be brightly lit, as you need adequate glow to carry out food preparation and cooking. With all the sharp objects such as knives and fragile objects such as glass and plates stored in the kitchen, indeed bright light is a must to avoid any accidents.

The bathroom on the other hand needs a soft light for relaxation purposes. A glaring glow is not suitable while you are in bathtub with all the bubbles and the scented candles around you. Except for the shower and the sink areas where a vivid lighting is needed.

Depending on the house design, some household transform their bedroom into a mini-library. If this is he case, then a bright and dim lighting should be installed. Usually, a central bright light is used for general work inside the bedroom and side lights for reading. But since a dim glow is also needed for a good night sleep then the dimmer will adjust the light's intensity depending on the owner's preference.

Just like the bedroom, the living room has certain functions wherein bright and dim lighting is required. For the center area, complete glow is a must, whilst for the walls, flexible lighting will work best, as you may want to highlight those medals and trophies that your children got, and those paintings your wife bought from a recent trip abroad.