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There are hundreds of different types of lighting for sale so we’ve put this guide together to help you choose what’s right for you
Index
•Hallways & Staircases
•Kitchen
•Bathroom
•Dining Room
•Living Room
•Bedroom
•Kids Bedrooms
•Shades
•Bulb Types
Hallways & Staircases
•Choose brighter lighting for safety reasons
•Directional ceiling spotlights are good for bouncing light of walls to give the illusion of brighter light
•If your ceiling is low choose wall lighting to use up less valuable overhead space
•Keep stairs well lit by using a pendant light at the top of the staircase
•Spotlights at the top of the stairs can create shadow therefore making each individual stair more visible
•Use dimmer switches so you can control / choose the level of brightness
•Use energy saving light bulbs in areas that are used frequently
Kitchen
•Lighting should be functional and directional therefore spotlights are ideal
•Use ceiling fittings that can be adjusted to direct light onto the surface you are working on
•Directional lighting can also be used to highlight a breakfast bar or a picture or feature on the wall
•For safety avoid using floor based lamps that may have trailing wires
Bathroom
•Safety is priority due to the presence of water
•Use a ceiling fitting that can be operated with a pull cord
•Do not choose fittings made from fabric or wood as these will deteriorate in the moist environment
Dining Room
•You need to create the right mood for the occasion so dimmer switches are ideal
•A combination for floor ceiling and wall lighting can create an ambient environment for entertaining
•You can buy matching ceiling floor and wall lights so you can create an attractive overall look
•A ceiling light will provide a good focal point over your dining table
•Directional spotlights can be used to highlight pictures or features on your wall
Living Room
•A combination of floor ceiling and wall lights means you can light your room for different activities, reading, watching TV or just relaxing
•You can get matching ceiling floor and wall lights so you can create an attractive overall look
•Shades and uplighters can be used to direct the light where you need it most and different strength bulbs can be used in different areas
•Directional spotlights can be used to highlight pictures or features on the wall
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