Why should a homeowner consider a lighting designer?
Properly designed lighting has a substantial impact on the interior design and architectural elements of the space. With the constant change of technology being a driving force in the home building industry, a homeowner can be overwhelmed by the expanded use of lighting, audio/video, communication, computer, security and home automation. An experienced lighting designer can assist with fixture selection, placement, lighting control, electrical code issues, maintenance characteristics and energy efficiency. What is lighting control? A lighting control system allows the homeowner to control any light or group of lights from any location in the home. It minimizes wall clutter by reducing multiple switches and dimmers to a single keypad. From this keypad, the owner has complete flexibility of home lighting choices such as party scene, landscape lighting, security, night light and “all on / all off” functions. What new products have emerged in the residential market? LED (Light-emitting dio
