Lighting

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...

Find out how different types of globes deteriorate over time, and what effect that has on the quality of they light they produce. When...

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...

These small windows are usually placed above doors, and often allow both improved lighting and ventilation.   Transoms and fanlights are as decorative as they are...