Lighting

Lighting can make or break a home theatre. Too much, and it washes out the screen. Too little, and you’re fumbling in the dark. The right lighting strikes a perfect balance—subtle, stylish and practical—enhancing the mood without stealing the spotlight.

Timers are another way that automation systems can help to ensure that your smart home activates the necessary functions at the right time of...

Sensors are an vital part of any smart home. They can be used to detect intrusions, to tell when it's getting dark, and to...

Heat lamps can be a good source of warmth for your bathroom, particularly in colder weather. Heat lamps are incandescent light fixtures whose main purpose...

Depending on your shower screen or curtain, you may also need to consider how much light will be blocked.    Lights above shower stalls may sometimes...

Created and approved by the BUILD.com.au team, this ventilation checklist is designed to guide you through the process step by step—whether you’re just starting...

Lighting your home invariably involves energy usage - but with the right approach, you can drastically minimise the amount of energy you use, cutting...

Light shelves work on a fairly basic principle. A shelf is installed outside of a window, which reflects additional light back into a room....

When you’re renovating, lighting decisions go far beyond brightness. The type of light you choose affects how paint colours appear, how textures are perceived and whether a room feels warm and inviting or flat and cold. This comes down to colour reproduction — the ability of a light source to show colours accurately.

To really consider how 'efficient' different types of globes are compared to others, it's important to look beyond basic consumption. How long will they...