Homebuilding & Renovating

DESIGNING YOUROWN lighting scheme

Whether you’re starting from scratch with your lighting scheme in a new home or extension or are updating an existing design within a renovation project, the impact lighting can have on the way a home feels and works cannot be overemphasised.

Using a lighting designer can be really valuable, however, it is not the right route for everyone. For some, the extra expense can’t be justified, while others like the idea of developing their own plan.

We have put together a selection of essential advice that will help anyone coming up with a lighting scheme on a DIY basis.

GET AHEAD OF THE GAME

Whatever you do, don’t leave planning your lighting scheme until the last minute. A good lighting design needs to be considered from the word go in any self-build, renovation

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