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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Recessed Lighting Plans

What is the best way to approach a recessed lighting plan?
You should plan your recessed lighting system from a three-dimensional perspective of your home’s interior architecture. Key elements such ceiling height, the overall size of the room, the number of windows determine the amount and the direction of lighting in the room. Other fixtures you hang from the ceiling, such as chandeliers and pendants, also play a major role in how recessed lighting complements preexisting layers of general light. Elements like room color, decorative accent lighting color, fine art, and interior design plans also help you determine what types of lamps and lens designs to use as recessed lights.

What is the most important element of recessed lighting to keep in mind?
The technique that lighting designers refer to as the "pooling of light." Because recessed fixtures direct light downward from circular or semi-circular housings, they create circles of on whatever surface they illuminate. When a number of these lights are installed together, they form overlapping pools of light which create uniform layers of general lighting. When recessed lights are selectively or individually installed, the reverse is true. The pools of light act have a “spotlighting” effect that works very well with a number of art lighting scenarios and decorative plans. Regardless, it is paramount to develop a point-by-point photometric lighting plan prior to purchasing and installing recessed lights. Because you are dealing with multiple layers of lighting combined together, it is crucial to mathematically calculate first how many fixtures you will need, the distance between your recessed lights, and the angle of incidence for the direction of each light.

Is recessed lighting the best way to illuminate a new interior design plan?
It is also best to coordinate a recessed lighting installation in conjunction with your interior design plans. If you are working on a new home build out, think ahead to how you plan to decorate each room of the home. Visualize your new home’s interior ahead of time and try to imagine which areas will most benefit from general ceiling lighting and which decorative elements will need special accenting and spotlighting. Planning ahead is even more important if you are remodeling your home. Some recessed light fixtures are made specifically for home remodel, and you need to have a profession firm install these to make certain they work harmoniously with your existing home wiring system.

What type of recessed lights should I have installed for general lighting?
You should pay close attention to the types of lamps you plan to install in your recessed fixture housings. Clear lamp halogen lights provide the best accent lighting, and they render color the colors of paintings, decorative arrangements, and vases with at a level nearly equivalent to daylight. Clear lamp halogens are not so good for general lighting, however. They highlight the outlines of objects too sharply, produce distinctive shadows, and will sometimes highlight skin problems and wrinkles. When used in general lighting plans that require a gentler dispersal of light, recessed halogen lights fitted with frosted lenses are a much better choice.

If you are trying to figure out how to plan your lighting, contact us toll free at 800-863-1184 or locally at 713-863-1133. Illuminations Lighting Design’s signature design is a space where every lantern, sconce, chandelier, up-light and down light balances a room for its precise intent. Using sophisticated computer technology, we create that balanced design weeks, or even months before the fixtures arrive. When the lights go up, you will be truly amazed at how the beautiful interplay of light and shadow will make you feel at once inspired, and at ease. That is what good home lighting plan is all about.

We are located in Houston Texas but provide lighting and design services in Austin TX, El Paso Texas, San Antonio TX, College Station Texas, Beaumont TX, Dallas Texas, Midland Tx and points beyond.

Labels: Home Lighting Designs, Home Lighting Plans, House Lighting Plans, Lighting Design Assistance, Recessed Accent Fixtures, Recessed Lighting Layouts

Sunday, January 08, 2006

Lighting Consultant, Lighting Specialist, Residential Lighting Design, Commercial Lighting Design & Lighting Consultant Designer

I was referred to Illuminations Lighting Design by an associate who has worked with your firm. As an interior designer, I can appreciate the level of work that you do and the Clients you service. I am most impressed with your company, your credentials and the design services you provide. I have been looking for a well established design build company that can handle all aspects of lighting design, lighting control systems, home automation and landscape lighting for years. Unfortunately, I am located out of town and not in Houston. How do you handle out of town work? Do you travel?

How we handle work out of town depends on the scope of our services and your needs. As a company, we have no boundaries. We work in combination with architects, interior designers, homeowners, development companies, and churches regardless of the location to create world class lighting as LIGHTING DESIGNERS & LIGHTING CONSULTANTS.

For RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING we have team of lighting designers and specialists, headed by RICK LUBERGER, that travel the country installing outdoor lighting systems. He works in conjunction with local electrical contractors to provide a turn key solution to your OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING needs. Illuminations Lighting Design professional tree climbers are highly trained in locating and mounting outdoor lighting fixtures to achieve the desired results. They understand how light works, what type, what wattage and what color of light is best for your application. They are knowledgeable in all lighting techniques including moonlighting, fountain lighting, accent lighting, art lighting, low voltage lighting and lighting control systems. View our GALLERY for a sampling of our work.

FINE ART & DISPLAY LIGHTING is another area of lighting expertise that requires us to travel. Illuminations Lighting Design holds two patents for specialty lighting fixtures manufactured by PHANTOM LIGHTING. The Contour Projector is used to illuminate fine art in museums, mansions and fine homes all across the country. This lighting technique is highly specialized and a particular favorite among interior designers and architects.

And finally, HOME AUTOMATION is another specialized field that allows us to frequently travel to other cities. Our staff of experienced consultants and CEDIA certified installers' works with architects, custom homebuilders, homeowners, interior designers and renovators, providing innovative solutions in today's age of home automation and lighting control systems.

So as you can tell we are ready, willing and able to travel to satisfy our clients Nationwide. Just give us a call toll free at 800-863-1184 to discuss how Illuminations Lighting Design can handle portions or all of your indoor lighting, outdoor lighting, art lighting or home automation needs. A simple phone call or exchanging some digital images of your project is all that is needed to find out if Illumination Lighting Design is the the right fit for you. Be sure to check out our TESTIMONIALS to see what our client's have to say about our company.

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