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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 types of light: ambient, task, and accent. This approach creates mood and defines zones, especially in open-plan living.
For kitchens, combine pendants with practical task lighting like under-cabinet strips. In bathrooms, balance immersive lighting with functional backlit mirrors or sconces. Living rooms benefit from dimmable lamps and accent lights to establish a relaxing atmosphere while enabling activities that require focused light.
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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