ᐅ Lighting and Electrical Planning in New Construction

Gudeen. schrieb:

I don’t think the number of spotlights is the issue (depending on the type of spotlights chosen, ceiling height, etc.), although I would prefer more indirect general lighting. The real problem is the lack of the “right” lamps in many rooms, such as the living room, above the dining table, and in the children’s rooms...

Got it! How can I achieve indirect general lighting if I don’t want coves? In the living room, 4–5 small floor and reading lamps are planned, as well as picture lighting for the wall. I still need to add those to the plans. Above the dining table (open space), there will of course be a pendant light, and right now I’m also considering whether to replace the spotlights above the kitchen island with regular lamps. They can also serve as a design feature.

Mycraft schrieb:

LAN at the charging station may be necessary for smart control if you want to take advantage of subsidies.

One access point per floor should be enough for a house of this size.

Additionally, a motorized door lock could be considered, along with other sensors like RFID, fingerprint scanners, etc., and generally status reports for open/closed/locked.

But that’s only if you install KNX, right?

NatureSys schrieb:

You should also consider where you want recessed lights and where you want surface-mounted spotlights. Surface-mounted spotlights can usually be angled to illuminate walls, pictures, etc.

This is also possible with recessed lights, for example with adjustable bulbs or asymmetric lenses, although not all options are standard. The design appears to be of high quality, so the lighting can certainly be planned more individually if desired.
I find it quite uncomfortable, for example, to have spots directed straight down directly above children’s beds. However, if the spots are dimmable and partly illuminate the walls, they can provide general brightness without glare. If the lighting is also meant to look appealing, it shouldn’t be the only source of light in the rooms.

Hendrik1980 schrieb:

Thanks for the hint. How can I edit my post? Unfortunately, I can't find that option.

You need to contact an admin. @Mycraft as a moderator was just here, maybe they can adjust it. Otherwise, editing is only possible within 10 minutes 🤨
Off-topic question: With such a spacious floor plan, including an office, guest room, etc., shouldn’t there be a second shower? Who knows how life or work circumstances might change, including those of the children...

pagoni2020 schrieb:

Just a quick off-topic question: With such a spacious floor plan, including an office, guest rooms, etc., shouldn’t there be a second shower? You never know how life or work situations might change, including those of the children......

Isn’t there already a shower in the guest bathroom?

Gudeen. schrieb:

Isn't there a shower in the guest bathroom?

Ufff, I completely missed that......