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Lighting can make a big difference in how your home feels. The right lighting helps you perform tasks more easily, makes you feel safer and more comfortable. Lighting can add beauty and drama to a room. In so many ways, lighting can make a difference with little cost compared to other renovating options. Always get in a qualified electrician when considering any changes to any electrical fixtures and fittings.

There are three basic types of lighting: General, Task and Accent. A good lighting plan combines all three types to light an area, according to function and style.

The kitchen is primarily a work area, but it is also a gathering place for family and friends. Lighting in this room should aim for comfortable as well as functionality.

Undercabinet & Undershelf Fixtures offer both task and accent lighting. Under kitchen cabinets can offer light to the countertop. In a display cabinet they show off your prized china.

Pendants can provide both task and general lighting, equipped with shades or globes to avoid glare.

When designing a lighting plan for a living room or family room, you need to consider how the room will be used. You’ll want to include general lighting for entertaining and watching television, task lighting for reading or craft projects, and accent lighting for artwork, plants, and interesting architectural features. Dimming controls are ideal for the living room because they allow you to design the lighting to suit each mood and activity.

Portable Lamps can deliver general, task, and accent lighting. Table lamps, floor and lamps are available in a variety of styles to complement your decor.

In the bathroom, you need plenty of even, shadow-free lighting for shaving, grooming, and applying makeup. In small bathrooms, mirror lights will illuminate the entire room, but in larger bathrooms, an additional ceiling fixture is needed for general lighting. A recessed infrared heat lamp will give you added warmth on chilly mornings.

When lighting a bedroom, you will want to create an overall atmosphere of quiet relaxation, while providing some task lighting for reading and other activities. Remember, dimming controls give you the flexibility to vary the light to suit different moods and activities. Outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of your property, makes your home safer and more secure, and increases the number of pleasurable hours you spend outdoors.

For added security, illuminate any side of the house that would otherwise be in shadow. To conserve energy, install a motion- or heat-sensitive control. An automatic timer can control a portion of your outdoor lights to turn off at a certain hour, while basic security lights can be left on through the night.

When you have decided what type of lighting will work best in each room, you may need to get an Electrician to do the new wiring for the new lights. There are many Auckland Electricians that do both interior and exterior lighting. Getting in professional help will ensure you and your family is safe and overloading of circuits is avoided.