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Bedroom lighting is typically warm and relatively basic. Your lighting design here really depends on what else you do in your bedroom!    Bedside reading lamps:...

The lighting design in your kitchen will make a vast difference to how comfortable and safe it is, as well as to how good...

These areas can be lit however you choose, and give you a great deal of freedom to do interesting things with light design.    A carefully...

Different areas of your house and yard have vastly different requirements in terms of the light they need. Carefully planning the sort of light...

Bathrooms require good task lighting for practicality and safety, but it needs to be designed in such a way as to avoid glare from...

Security, safety and function should all play a role in the way you choose to design your outdoor lighting.    Outdoor lighting can take advantage of...

The biggest concern with indoor lighting is how to balance daylight with functional, decorative artificial light. Good indoor lighting blends artificial light with daylight.Interior lighting...

Downlights are a popular lighting choice in modern Australian homes, but installing them without care can pose a real fire risk. These compact fittings often sit snugly in your ceiling cavity, right where insulation, timber and other combustible materials live. So, how do you make sure your stylish lighting doesn’t turn into a smouldering problem?

Lighting has a big impact on the way your home looks, feels and functions. A good lighting plan does more than just brighten a space — it creates atmosphere, supports how you live day-to-day and helps reduce energy use. Whether you’re building from scratch or renovating an existing home, planning your lighting layout early can help avoid costly mistakes and ensure your design meets both your needs and current energy efficiency standards.

See how lagging (insulation) and the distance that hot water has to travel through your pipes can affect energy efficiency in your hot water...