Lighting

There are fantastic effects that can be created using the right lights in the right positions. But also make sure you have lights that are sufficient for when you have work to do, such as over kitchen benches or where you like to read. By all means consult lighting designers. Their services can make a huge difference in the quality of your finished installation. The lights themselves can be a significant portion of your budget and are very much a fashion statement if you want them to be. 

• Consider whether they will be seen and spend accordingly, with more money spent on lights that occupy highly visible positions. 
• Lighting has a huge impact on mood, so consider the ambience (atmosphere) you want to create. 
• Outdoor lighting can open up gardens for night time enjoyment and the old days of spotlights over the deck are rapidly disappearing, with lighting helping create outdoor rooms for entertaining into the night.
• Even light switches can be fashion pieces – the choices are far greater than the old standard white buttons.
• Are the light switches conveniently placed and in the correct position?
• Is the kitchen lighting sufficient so that no shadows are produced?
• Have you installed dimmers? Dimmers are not just a way to save power – they can create rooms in which to relax with lights lowered in brightness.
• Are the transformers correct for the types of lights you have installed (if required)?
• Are the lights selected correct for the specific job you want them for?
• Are the light fittings in the correct position on your plan, taking into account the tasks you wish to undertake, or the ambience you wish to achieve?
• During installation, has the electrician installed the correct lights in the right places in the right way?
• Consider low and non-direct lights in areas such as the bathroom that you may visit during the night.
  
• Has the electrician created holes for the lights in the correct position as per your plans?