Interior Lighting Design for Homes and Offices
Lighting changes how every material and room feels. Plan it with the layout, not after it.
Think in layers
Combine general (ambient), task and accent lighting. One central fitting rarely does any of the three well.
Choose colour temperature deliberately
Warmer light suits living and sleeping areas; cooler, brighter light suits work areas. Keep it consistent within a space.
Control glare
Shielded fittings and well-placed sources reduce harsh reflections, especially on screens and glossy surfaces.
Add controls
Dimmers and separate circuits let a room change with the time of day and activity.
Plan early
Ceiling design, wiring and fitting positions are hard to change once finishes are done. Decide them with the layout.
Questions
Is lighting part of a DOTR interior project?
Lighting is part of interior design. The scope for your project is agreed in the proposal.
What is the most common lighting mistake?
Relying on one overhead source and ignoring task and accent lighting.