Architectural Lighting Tips for Better Spaces

Follow these tips for better lighting in spaces in your design:

Tip 1: Optimize Bathroom Lighting for Functionality and Comfort

Tip 2: Plan Living Room Lighting to Highlight Conversations

Tip 3: Utilize Pendant Lighting for Layered Atmospheres

Avoid overhead recessed lights in bathrooms, especially showers, as they create harsh shadows on the face and only light the floor.
Use wall-mounted fixtures at eye level for even face illumination, perfect for grooming or applying makeup.
Add a semi-flush ceiling fixture to provide ambient lighting, creating a balanced and visually comfortable space.

Avoid focused ceiling lights that illuminate only furniture, as this creates visual imbalance and discomfort.
Use evenly spaced recessed lights to highlight the central conversation area and ensure that the people in the space are well-lit.
Combine central lighting with lamps or sconces to add warmth and layers, creating a welcoming and functional atmosphere.

Add pendant lights above dining tables or living room seating to provide focused and stylish lighting.
Use pendants to draw attention to key areas, creating a cosy and intimate environment for conversations or meals.
Pair pendant lights with recessed lighting to achieve a layered lighting effect, balancing ambient, task, and accent lighting for a dynamic and cohesive space.

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