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.

Bedroom

   • There is a wide range of bedside lamps ideal for reading in bed
   • Directional spotlights can be used to highlight pictures or features on the wall or
   • Ceiling lights can make an attractive focal point

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