Role of Light

Good lighting can make your home seem spacious, clean and welcoming. Lights can also evoke a variety of emotions ranging from vibrant to mysterious. The key to perfect lighting is to be able to switch between the different ambiences through the day, as the mood demands.

Devising a lighting plan is the first step to achieving the perfect lighting in any room. Some of the things to ask yourself when you are working it out are:

* Purpose of the room (welcoming guests, play area, etc.)

* Activities that are going to be pursued in the room (dining, sewing, make-up, etc.)

* Items on display in the room (a special photo-frame, a classic painting, a travel souvenir, etc.)

* People whom the room is intended for (the elderly require more light than children for their activities)

* Time of the day when the room will be used most

* Source and direction of natural lighting in the room