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To create a successful lighting scheme, start by thinking on a practical level. Consider every room as a different space and what its needs are. In the kitchen, you'll want task lighting over the worksurfaces, cooker, hob, sink and any other food preparation areas or cooking stations. This should ideally be combined with overhead spotlights or recessed lights for all-round illumination with a pendant or row of pendants over the dining table or island. Rise and fall pendants allow you to alter the intensity of the light while dimmer switches offer flexibility at
different times of the day. In the livingroom the layered effect works particularly well, with a floor-standing lamp next to an —_ armchair for a cosy corner, a cluster of lamps on side tables and sideboards and perhaps —_ a few wall lights for when you want a gentle glow while relaxing in the evenings. In the bedroom, it’s all about combining a calming atmosphere with an overhead pendant and a task light or two for reading. Adjustable table lights are ideal for reading and directional clip-ons are great for headboards and shelves and can easily be
Benson cluster ceiling pendant, £100, BHS
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pendants fitted on a dimmer so you can create a more intimate mood and look for warm bulbs rather than harsh effects. With home working becoming the new make sure any desk space includes ~— normal, efficient task lighting to prevent eye strain. 8 In hallways and on landings, it’s all about Go making your home warm and welcoming; & the hall is the first impression a visitor has of your home, you want to hit the right note ¢ with a statement piece that is in keeping 2 with your home's character. Z —_as
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