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Strip lights placed below overhead kitchen wall cabinets create a warm glow and illuminate preparation and cooking spaces
Verve Design ‘Tori’ DIY wall light in Black, $114, I/N: 0019389
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1 3 1 WiZ A60 E27 800 lumens dimmable wifi smart lamp in Warm White, $17, I/N: 0056688. 2 Philips Hue dimmable smart LED bulb in White, $26.25, I/N: 4320760. 3 Arlec ‘Up And Down’ smart LED wall light with Grid Connect, $69.90, I/N: 0119823. 4 LIFX ‘Mini Day & Dusk’ A60 B22 800 lumens smart light bulb, $44, I/N: 0046861. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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Task lighting is a great way to highlight art work and brighten a reading nook
Photography (above) Cath Muscat, styling Tilly Roberts, styling assistant Samantha Torrisi; (left) Anna Robinson
Bring your scheme to life In the kitchen: The kitchen requires a few elements. “Install downlights throughout, then strip lighting under cabinetry or kickboards,” says Stephanie Atanasovski, lead interior designer at Porter Davis. “A large pendant light above your dining table will finish the space off nicely.” Bedroom: “Dimmable downlights are the way to go, with table lamps on either side of the bed or wall lights for the evenings,” says Stephanie. “Depending on the size of your bedroom, you may want to incorporate a floor lamp in the corner.” Living room: Continue with downlights like the kitchen, then combine with table and floor lamps for ambience at night. “If the living room is a formal space, consider a medium-sized pendant light above the coffee table,” says Stephanie. Bathroom: Combine downlights with task lighting above the vanity. Avoid recessed ceiling fixtures above the mirror – these will cast shadows on the face – and opt for vertical fixtures or sconces mounted either side of the mirror for a flattering glow. It’s important to remember that there are regulations on the position of pendants and light fittings in bathrooms and where there are water outlets.
Imagine being able to turn on your lights from the comfort of your couch at home – or even from the office. That’s the beauty of smart lighting, which lets you control your lights via the internet using apps and voice activation. “Most of the smart products on the market are plug-and-play, meaning you can DIY,” says Megan Smith, spokesperson for Amazon Alexa. To get started, simply swap out any of your existing CFL or LED bulbs with Philips Hue, LIFX Mini, WiZ or other models. Once you’ve chosen your smart lighting, decide whether you want to control your lights individually via wifi or connect everything to a smart home hub, like Google Home or Amazon Echo Dot. “Once you’re all set up, you can ask your hub to turn the lights on or off, adjust the brightness level, or even change the colour if it’s supported by the smart hub,” says Megan. “You can also set time-based routines that control the lights while you’re away, turning them on and off at set times to make your home look lived-in.” ¿