Buying Guide For Lighting

By Louise Barlow

There are hundreds of different types of lighting for sale so weve put this guide together to help you choose whats right for you

Index

Hallways & Staircases

Kitchen

Bathroom

Dining Room

Living Room

Bedroom

Kids Bedrooms

Shades

Bulb Types

Hallways & Staircases

Choose brighter lighting for safety reasons

Directional ceiling spotlights are good for bouncing light of walls to give the illusion of brighter light

If your ceiling is low choose wall lighting to use up less valuable overhead space

Keep stairs well lit by using a pendant light at the top of the staircase

Spotlights at the top of the stairs can create shadow therefore making each individual stair more visible

Use dimmer switches so you can control / choose the level of brightness

Use energy saving light bulbs in areas that are used frequently

Kitchen

Lighting should be functional and directional therefore spotlights are ideal

Use ceiling fittings that can be adjusted to direct light onto the surface you are working on

Directional lighting can also be used to highlight a breakfast bar or a picture or feature on the wall

For safety avoid using floor based lamps that may have trailing wires

Bathroom

Safety is priority due to the presence of water

Use a ceiling fitting that can be operated with a pull cord

Do not choose fittings made from fabric or wood as these will deteriorate in the moist environment

Dining Room

You need to create the right mood for the occasion so dimmer switches are ideal

A combination for floor ceiling and wall lighting can create an ambient environment for entertaining

You can buy matching ceiling floor and wall lights so you can create an attractive overall look

A ceiling light will provide a good focal point over your dining table

Directional spotlights can be used to highlight pictures or features on your wall

Living Room

A combination of floor ceiling and wall lights means you can light your room for different activities, reading, watching TV or just relaxing

You can get matching ceiling floor and wall lights so you can create an attractive overall look

Shades and uplighters can be used to direct the light where you need it most and different strength bulbs can be used in different areas

Directional spotlights can be used to highlight pictures or features on the wall.

Bedroom

There is a wide range of bedside lamps ideal for reading in bed

Directional spotlights can be used to highlight pictures or features on the wall or

Ceiling lights can make an attractive focal point

Kids Bedrooms

You can get a wide range of fun and funky kids lighting for boys and girls bedrooms

Use ceiling lighting for general play

Directional or task lighting should be used if kids are doing homework in their room, reading or using the computer

Shades

Shades are essential to cover unattractive bulbs and defuse the light into your room

Shades stop the glare of a naked light bulb

There are over 85 different styles of light shade, both modern and traditional designs

Bulb Types

Different bulbs serve different purposes so consideration is needed when purchasing:

Energy saving bulbs see each type for wattage and energy saving rating

Candle bulbs for a more subtle effect, ideal for table lamps

Classic 100 watt for everyday use

Halopar Bulbs halogen bulbs with a UV filter

Delux El Vario with two stage dimming using a normal light switch

Halogen bulbs halogen provides a brighter, whiter light than a normal bulb. Ideal for general, task and occasional lighting

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