Interior lighting

Curating a lighting plan

Before we get into lighting types let’s circle back right to the beginning. Building your dream house from scratch? Have you curated a lighting plan yet? Lighting plans are important and allow yourself and your lighting electrician to understand your priorities such as lighting levels and design preferences. A lighting plan should be in place before first fix stage so yourself and the electrician have enough time to finalise and make any adjustments before installation begins.

Questions to ask yourself:

• Which rooms are naturally darker throughout the day?
• Which rooms will be used the most & what will they be used for?
• What is your preferred type of lighting?
• What is your preferred lighting style?
• Do you have a preference on colour temperature / lighting level?

Lighting types

Lighting, as with most things, has different types. There are different ways of lighting a room which can serve different purposes. You can also layer different types to create a unique, personal style of lighting. Let’s look at each type in more detail:

• Ambient lighting: Ambient lighting or what’s commonly known as general lighting serves overall illumination which mirrors natural daylight. This type of lighting is commonly found in living areas through warmer toned LED downlights. Ambient lighting works great in conjunction with other types. 
• Accent lighting: Accent lighting is used to aid in illumination but with design in mind. A good example of accent lighting is wall lighting – it helps to brighten dark areas while also adding visual interest. 
• Task lighting: Task lighting is used to aid in areas where tasks are completed. Within a home this would be kitchens and bathrooms. Downlights, spotlights track lighting are all good examples of this. Task lighting should be of a higher light level to ensure your task area has sufficient light. 

Decorative light fitting installation

One of the biggest changes you can make to a room is installing a decorative light fitting. From chandeliers to modern pendants – Inlight Electrical Aylesbury LTD can aid you in the selection process, install to a high quality and ensure energy efficiency has been carefully considered. 

Ready to level up the lighting in your Aylesbury home? Need assistance curating your ideal lighting plan? Inlight Electrical Aylesbury LTD are here to provide you with your ideal lighting solution. From the initial phone call right the way through to job completion, our electricians will ensure the installation process runs smoothly and you are left with a well-lit, beautifully designed home that will stand the test of time. Question? Get in touch with our professional electricians in Aylesbury today.