7 tips to
GET LIGHT RIGHT
FROM ROOM TO ROOM, A WELL-LIT HOME CAN INSPIRE BOTH PRODUCTIVITY
AND RELAXATION. FOLLOW JUST A FEW TRICKS OF THE TRADE AND YOU CAN
BE SURE YOU PUT EACH SPACE IN ITS BEST LIGHT.
1
power
up
To find the ideal wattage
needed, multiply a room's
square footage by 1.5 to find
overall wattage needed. To
properly illuminate a kitchen or
home office where brighter
light is called for, multiply the
room's square footage by 2.5.
That sum equals the overall
wattage needed in the room.
2
hang it
right
For the standard 8-foot ceiling,
hang your chandelier so that
the bottom of the fixture falls
30 to 3 inches above your
dining table. Add the length
and width of your room in feet,
then use the same number, but
in inches, to determine the
best size chandelier diameter
for your space.
3
get the
proper
shade
For maximum versatility,
supplement overhead lighting
with a mix of task lamps that
truly help you get the job
done. Position bedside lamps
so that the bottoms of the
lampshades sit just below eye
level, or 16 to 18 inches from
the top of the mattress.
4
sconce
101
Mount sconces 60 to 66
inches high from the floor
for a standard 8- to 9-foot
ceiling. For spaces with
high ceilings (12 feet or
more), sconces should be
placed no lower than 7
feet from the floor.
5
work
smart
For a standard 8-foot
ceiling, hang pendants so
the bottom of the fixture
falls 30 to 34 inches above
your desk or project table.
Pendants in multiples are
ideal for illuminating
elongated surfaces, like
kitchen islands.
6
mix it
up
For flexibility in a larger living
room, be sure to include a
variety of light sources such
as flush mounts, table lamps
and lanterns. Floor lamps are
a great space-saving option
that provide ample light and
add scale to a room.
7
enlist an
expert
Want to shed new light on your home but not sure where to start? We can help with our free design services. Find how-to-artcles, videos and tools online, call us for on-the-spot advice, or set up an appointment with a Design Studio Sepcialist at your local store or in your home.