The best lighting design tips for Indian homes

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You would agree that lighting design is not among the first thoughts that come to mind when you are planning to build or renovate your home. Lighting planning and placement is a pretty underrated activity, but it can make a big difference in the appearance of your home. The right types of lighting can make your home appear brighter, more spacious or cozy.

This ideabook will guide you through the various aspects of lighting design,  including the types and styles of lights that you can deploy to adorn the walls and the ceilings of your home, and the right placement of these light fixtures. For professional lighting design, it’s advisable to consult an expert.  


Hanging Lights that add style

When you need to add more sizzle to a particular area of your house, you can install hanging lights in that area. Hanging lights create a focal point, break the monotony and make the area stand out from the surroundings. You can use this lighting design idea to highlight your desk in the study room, over the dining table in the social space, on the large landing of a staircase with a green corner featuring some plants and a statue. You even can highlight the bedside tables in your bedroom using a hanging light design. The only thing to keep in mind is to make a provision for the lighting fixture to be suspended from the ceiling before the plastering is done, and then you can choose the lights as per your taste and the chosen décor style.    

Quirky Lighting Design

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If you are among those who do not like to walk the beaten track, and prefer to have things that are unique, then this is the perfect choice for lighting in your home. There are ample designs available in the market these days, which have a high quirk factor. Vintage oil lamp style lights that can be kept on a surface or hung, or regal torches mounted on the walls will look great at the entrance and in living rooms. Filament bulbs that come in various shapes and sizes can be hung directly with wires to create an industrial ambience. You can get creative by using coloured glass lights and earthen lamps too.  

Concealed Lighting Design

Here, the room appears bright, but you can not see where the light is placed. This type of illumination, which is called concealed lighting, is becoming  popular and is an excellent option for making the room look subtle and spacious. Concealed lighting design creates a soft diffused light in the room. However, this type of lighting needs a lot more planning in the wiring phase, and detailed work during plastering to hide the wiring that creates a pattern on the ceiling. Concealed lighting works well in living rooms and bedrooms, and you can easily complement it with hanging lights where a focal point is required.  

Focus Lighting

You can use focus lights on the wall or ceiling to illuminate and highlight the areas of your choice. In the living room, it can highlight a painting, or a corner. At the entrance, it can light up the nameboard. You can use this type of lighting to focus on a seating area in the bedroom or on a kitchen island where food is prepared. Make sure you discuss with your architect or interior designer about the areas in the house, which need to be in the spotlight, so focus lights can be installed in those places.  

Using Natural Light

Lighting design must take advantage of natural lighting. Using natural light will not only save the electricity during the day but also help to maintain indoor gardens and potted plants inside your home. Plan your artificial lighting around the natural light and make the most of its brightness. For instance, you could use floor lamps in the areas that have skylights to ensure brightness during the nighttime.  

Exterior Lighting Design

Exterior lighting is as important as interior lighting, as the facade of your home is what creates the first impression when you have visitors. A well-lit house not only looks better but is also safe from thefts and robberies. Plan low maintenance and energy saving lights for the exteriors of your home to ensure lower costs and high efficiency. You can highlight the arches or boundaries as per your choice. However, do ensure to have brighter lights on the gates, to have a better view when someone rings the bell.    

A mix of various lighting styles

It’s never enough to have just one type of lighting design in a home. A mix is ideal, and you can have multiple lighting styles in one room to have a well-lit space with sharp focal points. Whether it’s concealed lighting, with hanging lights to break the monotony or focus lights to highlight certain artefacts and supplement the natural light in a room, it is advisable to plan the lighting design of your home ahead of time and make electrical provisions accordingly.

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