Betterliving March 2019

INSPIRATION | Home renovation
THE MIRRORED
POCKET DOORS
ADD TO THE
STREAMLINED,
LUXE LOOK
All of the lights
Want your own bright
living space? Follow
Ellen Søhoel’s top
lighting tips
1 When designing your interior lighting
scheme, always remember the three main
layers: ambient for overall room illumination;
task, which is targeted light for specific
function; and accent to highlight and draw
attention to a single object. Each layer has
its own individual function but all three work
together, creating the perfect lighting solution.
2 When choosing your architectural lighting
(spotlights and LED contour strips) for any
space, make sure you choose the correct
colour temperature in order to achieve a warm
yet natural ambiance.
3 Use wall washers (which should normally be
placed half a metre from the wall) to highlight
various objects, artwork and/or feature walls.
4 Flip it! Don’t limit yourself to downlighting;
consider uplight techniques to create a soft
and creative vibe.
5 Always make sure that the interior designer/
lighting consultant you are working with
keeps all technical specs in mind.
6 Always consider the size of room, height of
ceiling, scale of fixture and fixing detail of the
ceiling when choosing a chandelier.
THE VERDICT
“This is truly a one-ofa-kind
design - we were
handed over a stunning
residence that exceeded
our expectations”
the homeowner
THE ANGLED
WALL WAS
MANUFACTURED
OFF SITE
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