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Lighting Tips for an Open Floor Plan

February 2, 2012 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

This open floor plan living, dining and kitchen space is a beautiful room that is nicely laid out into the different activity zones. There is a nice flow between the different areas created by the color palette and furniture arrangements.  The flooring is the same throughout the space, a must for flow in open floor plans.  It doesn’t matter if the flooring is wood or cement, use the same type throughout an open concept home.

 

There is one concern we have about this space and that is the lighting.  There appears to be only one source of light from the central ceiling fixture.  While the fixture is a cool design, a single overhead lighting source does not make for the best lighting for any room.  We’d love to see some recessed lighting as well as pendant lights over the island in the kitchen area and another chandelier or pendant light over the dining room table.  Creating lighting zones is just as important as activity zones in an open floor plan.

 

A floor lamp next to the sofa would also create another layer of light in the room. Having lighting sources that are overhead and closer to the seating level create a nice ambiance of lighting. A small table with a table lamp could also work in the living area.  For floating furniture arrangements away from the wall, install in floor outlets to avoid running cords where you walk.

 

In addition to different types of lighting, put your overhead lighting on dimmers to create even more lighting options for the space.

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Choosing your Lighting: Part 1

November 16, 2010 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

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This photo shows the impact lighting can have in a room’s design. This chandelier carries through the style of the space with its combination of elegant and rustic features, and its size and position opens up the room and links the furniture with the vaulted ceiling.

When it’s time to update your home’s look, think about the power three – flooring, paint and lighting. Integrate these three factors, and you are on your way to a complete design look.

When choosing lighting, consider style, need, budget and personal taste. Consider your needs first. Is ambient lighting throughout the room the best choice, or an intimate mood set by a chandelier with a dimmer? Would a ceiling fan be a better option? Make a list – room by room – of your lighting goals.

Consider your budget next. Can you afford to replace all of your light fixtures at once, or would it be better to space out your purchases? Check lighting prices to reach an understanding of what you want and what it will cost.

Is your home’s style cohesive – with an open plan or the same style and colors throughout? If so, take a look at a family of light fixtures so that they integrate well with your home’s design. If every room is different, determine fixture style to match the feel of each room.

As a final thought – choose those fixtures you personally like. They will be part of your home’s décor for many years, so take the time to make choices that will make you pleased with your space.

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