ᐅ Lighting Design for New Construction – Online Lighting Consultation
Created on: 1 May 2020 12:55
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Tina-89
Hello everyone,
In a few weeks, we will start building our single-family home, and we are currently deep into planning the lighting.
We have gathered inspiration from some friends who have built homes in recent years—some had professional lighting plans created, while others planned together with their electrician or on their own. We also tried an online lighting consultation from a provider, but we weren’t really satisfied with that plan. For example, the spots in the kitchen were only placed behind the countertop, which would cause shadows everywhere.
Attached you will find our current plan, and we would appreciate any tips or comments you might have.
The blue dots represent recessed ceiling spotlights. The pink dots indicate ceiling outlets for ceiling or pendant lights. The green dots are wall lights, and the yellow strips show LED strips. The LED strip in the living area is intended to be positioned at the transition from wall to ceiling. The LED strip in the lower part of the bathroom is meant as a decorative element running through the middle of the wall. The LED strips in the shower at the upper bathroom area are planned to run vertically from ceiling to floor to illuminate the shower (we saw this at friends’ houses, and it creates a nice lighting effect in the shower).
What do you think of the layout? Too much? Too little?
Best regards,
Tina-89
In a few weeks, we will start building our single-family home, and we are currently deep into planning the lighting.
We have gathered inspiration from some friends who have built homes in recent years—some had professional lighting plans created, while others planned together with their electrician or on their own. We also tried an online lighting consultation from a provider, but we weren’t really satisfied with that plan. For example, the spots in the kitchen were only placed behind the countertop, which would cause shadows everywhere.
Attached you will find our current plan, and we would appreciate any tips or comments you might have.
The blue dots represent recessed ceiling spotlights. The pink dots indicate ceiling outlets for ceiling or pendant lights. The green dots are wall lights, and the yellow strips show LED strips. The LED strip in the living area is intended to be positioned at the transition from wall to ceiling. The LED strip in the lower part of the bathroom is meant as a decorative element running through the middle of the wall. The LED strips in the shower at the upper bathroom area are planned to run vertically from ceiling to floor to illuminate the shower (we saw this at friends’ houses, and it creates a nice lighting effect in the shower).
What do you think of the layout? Too much? Too little?
Best regards,
Tina-89
Thank you in advance for your answers
Thanks for the tip. I’ll download and try out the planning tool right away.
On one side of the table, we planned a bench with a backrest, which we will position about 20cm (8 inches) from the window. That’s why the dining table is placed further down.
The idea of a second ceiling light in the upstairs hallway is good, thanks.
We debated the door between the dressing room and bedroom for a long time but eventually decided to leave it out.
Yes, those are downlights by the stairs; I forgot to mention that.
The idea of the LED strip behind the TV is not a bad one and probably more cost-effective.
We planned two outlets above the kitchen island because we would like to hang two pendant lights there.
11ant schrieb:
Take a look at the other lighting design topics here, especially the most recent one, which also recommends a useful planning tool for simulation.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll download and try out the planning tool right away.
Curly schrieb:
Should your dining table really be placed so far down in the bay window? It seems very tight. There is still no second ceiling light in the living room unless you prefer it a bit darker. We have a similar hallway like yours upstairs. There, we installed a ceiling light centered between the stair and bathroom walls and an additional wall lamp that we use at night.
I also would have added a door between the dressing room and the bedroom.
On one side of the table, we planned a bench with a backrest, which we will position about 20cm (8 inches) from the window. That’s why the dining table is placed further down.
The idea of a second ceiling light in the upstairs hallway is good, thanks.
We debated the door between the dressing room and bedroom for a long time but eventually decided to leave it out.
danixf schrieb:
Are the "wall lights" by the stairs actually downlights? Otherwise, there are way too many.
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I would remove the LED strip in the living room and just install an LED strip behind the TV.
One outlet above the kitchen island is enough, plus 4 spotlights in the kitchen.
Yes, those are downlights by the stairs; I forgot to mention that.
The idea of the LED strip behind the TV is not a bad one and probably more cost-effective.
We planned two outlets above the kitchen island because we would like to hang two pendant lights there.
Tina-89 schrieb:
Above the kitchen island, we have planned for two outlets because we would like to have two pendant lights there.Got it. Then you might want to first check what kind of pendant lights you want.
Many use a track lighting system, which can be extended almost indefinitely and also allows for quick replacement of pendant lights. Usually, one outlet is sufficient for that.