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By Louise Barlow
There are hundreds of different types of lighting for sale so weve put this guide together to help you choose whats 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
Kids Bedrooms
You can get a wide range of fun and funky kids lighting for boys and girls bedrooms
Use ceiling lighting for general play
Directional or task lighting should be used if kids are doing homework in their room, reading or using the computer
Shades
Shades are essential to cover unattractive bulbs and defuse the light into your room
Shades stop the glare of a naked light bulb
There are over 85 different styles of light shade, both modern and traditional designs
Bulb Types
Different bulbs serve different purposes so consideration is needed when purchasing:
Energy saving bulbs see each type for wattage and energy saving rating
Candle bulbs for a more subtle effect, ideal for table lamps
Classic 100 watt for everyday use
Halopar Bulbs halogen bulbs with a UV filter
Delux El Vario with two stage dimming using a normal light switch
Halogen bulbs halogen provides a brighter, whiter light than a normal bulb. Ideal for general, task and occasional lighting
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