Lighting Inspiration
Lighting is one of the most powerful interior design tools. As well as defining and shaping a space, it has the ability to calm, motivate, inspire and even invigorate. When planning the lighting design of your next project, it’s important to consider what type of lighting is needed. For example, task lighting is one of the most important levels of lighting in a kitchen as it provides a focused light to illuminate areas such as the counter and hob. By including accent lighting in the room, you can create a relaxed mood for the evening. In our lighting inspiration gallery, discover how our trade lighting solutions can transform a space for different tasks throughout the day, whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom.
Light for function
Light layering is the key to a good lighting design scheme, combining a range of techniques to reflect the various uses and functions of a space and helping the transition from day to night. If you’re looking for lighting inspiration, here you can explore how to use accent lighting to highlight features or task strip in industrious areas such as food preparation or busy home office spaces. You’ll also find ideas on using ambient lighting to make a room feel big and airy or warm and cosy.
Create with colour
Help your customers evoke different moods and emotions by using coloured lighting in their project. To inspire their lighting choice, recommend warm yellows and reds for a sense of calm and relaxation, or suggest blues and brighter whites to help users feel alert and ready to face the day. By installing LED lighting technology like our Loox range, it’s easy to switch light colour and the temperature of brightness.
Lumens describes the brightness of a bulb and are critical when planning an inspiring lighting design scheme for your customer. Different types of lighting vary in intensity, meaning more or less lumens are required and how a space will be used affects how bright an area needs to be.
Lighting FAQs
| Q | Should I stick to one type of lighting in a room? |
| A | It’s great to use a combination of lighting in a room as it allows the lighting to adapt to the time of day and how the room will be used more easily. Having different types of lighting gives flexibility and the ability to use various combinations. |
| Q | How many lumens do I need in a room? |
| A | The number of lumens required is dependent on the use of the room and its size. |
| Q | I don’t know where to start on designing a lighting scheme, can you help? |
| A | Absolutely. Our Lighting Design Service is a great way to get expert input on a lighting scheme and it’s free of charge. |
