Lighting Tips

Lighting should be planned to complement your lifestyle. To accomplish a comprehensive and successful lighting solution, it is best to develop a home lighting plan that meets your individual needs and those of your family.

Keep in mind that dark colors absorb much light, and therefore it is necessary to provide supplementary light in spaces with dark wall colors and finishes.

When remodeling, it is important to note the extent of the remodeling and identify the existing electrical locations.

Identify those areas serving more than a single purpose and those that will require more than one type of lighting.

There are three basic types of lighting that work together in your home:

• Ambient (general lighting)
• Task
• Accent

A good lighting plan combines all three types to light an area according to function and style.