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Lighting plan considerations for beautiful rooms
Here’s how to enhance the spaces in your home with a cohesive lighting plan.
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A successful lighting plan enhances your home by layering three light types: ambient (overall), task (focused), and accent (highlighting). This approach defines zones and creates a cohesive mood.
For open-plan spaces, combine sculptural pendants over dining tables with targeted task lighting in the kitchen. In bathrooms, balance practical task lighting from backlit mirrors with atmospheric pendants or sconces.
Living rooms benefit from dimmable lamps and accent lights like LED strips to establish a relaxing ambience.
Lighting for open-plan living and kitchen spaces
In this Cockle Bay kitchen, designed by MS Studio, a symphony of curves and angles is accentuated by a multi-faceted lighting plan. Image: John Williams
This lighting plan for a Remuera bathroom designed by Yellowfox creates a decidedly moody, ambient space. Image: John Williams
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