Lighting Essentials

Here are some resources that outline fundamental lighting design principles and design techniques used by lighting design professionals. When used effectively, ordinary rooms lacking ambience are transformed into comfortable and inviting living spaces in which to reside.

Lighting Design Guides

Lighting Design Basics

What you need to know

In this guide, we identify and explore some key aspects of lighting design that are often overlooked by homeowners and self-builders when lighting their home, and we provide some helpful guidance so homes can be lit beautifully and enjoyed.

Fine Distinction

Lighting Art With Precision

In this guide, we’ll share expert tips on the best approaches to lighting art, including light source options and positioning, and the significance of relative luminance, to ensure the art is spectacular and can be fully appreciated in its setting.

Layering Light

Ambience in every space

In this guide, we’ll outline the key elements of layered lighting, from ambient and task lighting to accent lighting, helping you create a characterful and well-balanced atmosphere throughout your home that is comfortable and enriching.

Open Plan Light Design

Adaptable lighting schemes

In this guide, we’ll explore key principles including zoning, focussed lighting, task lighting, accent and ambient lighting, and lighting control considerations to help you transform your open space into a versatile, living environment for all occasions.

Lighting Design For Homes

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