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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 key types of light: ambient, task, and accent.
For open-plan spaces and kitchens, combine sculptural pendants with functional task lighting like downlights and under-cabinet LEDs to define zones. In bathrooms, balance practical backlit mirrors or sconces with moody ambient lighting.
Living rooms benefit from dimmable lamps and accent lighting to create a relaxing, versatile atmosphere suitable for various activities.
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
Designing the perfect bathroom lighting plan
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