LIGHTING DESIGN KEY CONSIDERATIONS
The scheme that you choose can transform a design from good to glorious. Find inspiration in architect Opinder Liddar’s illuminating ideas for your project
This fantastic living room scheme by Brilliant Lighting (
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The variety of lighting design and the type of fixtures and fittings that are available has undergone a revolution in recent years. The choice is almost endless, with some extremely sophisticated technologies now on offer. Getting the design right and choosing the best products is all about planning at the early stage – here’s what to consider.
Respond to your design brief
You need a good understanding of what each of the spaces within your home is going to be used for. With this in mind, you can then design the lighting according to their requirements. Both natural and artificial lighting can accentuate the best features of your interiors and architecture, and can even improve mood and lifestyle.
When drawing up a scheme, your architect or designer will be able to signpost the different spaces that will have most access to sunlight and those darker zones. This will inform the amount and position of glazing – helping you to formulate a well-considered artificial lighting scheme to work alongside these permanent fixtures.