THE ART OF INTERIOR DESIGN

SUCCESSFUL LIGHT SCHEMES

THE first thing I do when planning lighting is to find places in a space for table lamps, sconces, picture lights, pendants, floor lamps and desk lights – decorative elements come first.

■ When lighting, imagine what you’ll be doing in that space. If you’ll be reading in an armchair, you need a floor lamp. Dimmers are essential so you can set the mood and use several lights, but all on low.

■ I use as few spotlights as possible. They have