There’s a lot to consider when you build a new home - and when designing the interior, one of the most critical elements is your lighting.
While your electrical plan may not be something you’ve thought too much about, the right lighting not only has important practical benefits, it also has a huge impact on the style and mood of your home.
So, to help make choosing the right lighting for your new modular home simple, in this article we share some handy design tips.
Start With A Plan
Great lighting design is about more than looks. So, before you get too carried away checking out the latest trends, have a think about your overall lighting plan. It’s important to include the right balance of task and accent lighting.
Task lighting is essential for practical activities like cooking or applying make-up, while accent lighting is more about adding warmth, ambiance and style to your home.
Also think about where you’d like your switches located – it seems like a small thing, but it’s no fun stumbling in the dark trying to turn the lights on!
When you build with Anchor, we’ll work with you to create an electrical plan based on your unique requirements. This includes calculating how many lights you’ll need in each room to provide the ideal amount of light and choosing the best positions for both the fixtures and switches.
Our design team will also provide style advice to help you achieve the perfect look in your new home.
Choose Your Fittings
If you’ve ever walked into a lighting showroom, you’ll know there are hundreds of choices when it comes to your light fittings. Here’s a snapshot of the most popular options to help you get started:
LED Downlights
The modern style of LED downlights matches almost every interior, making them the first choice for lighting in new homes today. Fitted flush to the ceiling, they give off an excellent amount of light, and they can also be dimmable, to help you adjust the mood of the room.
However, the best part about LED downlights is, not only do they look stunning, they’re also extremely energy efficient. This is good news for the environment, and for your bank balance as energy prices continue to rise.
Pendant Lighting
When you want to make a statement, pendant lights are an excellent choice. Whether you’re looking for an understated classic, or a bold designer piece, there are plenty of options.
They can be hung singularly or clustered in groups, and have the double advantage of being both practical and beautiful. Pendants are available as an upgrade and our designers can show you how to use them for your feature lighting.
Internal Wall Lights
Another feature lighting option that is growing in popularity is the internal wall light. A unique take on this can be seen in our Metung project, with twin decorative wall pendant lights
With many styles and designs available, they provide a subtle and practical way to break up a long hallway or large living space. Wall lights also give you a lovely warm light that is ideal for watching TV or relaxing at home.
Specialised Lighting
For bathrooms, a 3-in-1 heat light is ideal for chilly mornings. The combination of a fan, light and heater in one fixture is very practical.
Ceiling fans are great for bedrooms, and choosing one with a built-in light is a smart choice.
You’ll find plenty of lighting options for the outside too. When you build an Anchor home, exterior wall lights are included as standard where needed, plus, there are some excellent upgrades worth considering.
Well-placed sensor lights are a must to help you navigate your way inside when you arrive home late – and for added convenience, you can mount your sensors separately and control them from a central switch.
Lighting Sets the Tone
With so many lighting choices, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why an electrical plan that includes the right amount of task and accent lighting, and has been designed with your family’s unique needs and lifestyle in mind is essential.
With the help of your plan (and our knowledgeable designers), you can then have some fun injecting your own style to create a warm, welcoming and comfortable home that you’ll love.
Over to You
Are you looking for some advice on lighting in your new home? We’d love to help! Leave a comment below or contact our team.
