Lighting design: planning for everyday life

Lighting design: planning for everyday life

Good lighting design supports different light for tasks, ambience and display. Start with how the room is used now and how those needs may change.

Describe the activities in each zone rather than selecting fixtures from appearance alone. Review glare and control locations in the actual room.

Bring a list of must-haves, a rough budget and any existing items you plan to retain. Review the room as a whole before selecting individual products. In the estimator, assign optional elements to the relevant room and check that they do not duplicate a theme package.

Use a qualified electrical professional for circuits and installation. Specify fixture models, drivers and replacement access separately from decorative joinery.

SMARTY INTERIORS provides consultation and managed delivery against an approved scope. Request a measured survey, drawings and an itemised bill of quantities. The starting package is INR 9,00,000 per 400 sq ft plus estimated GST; successive theme tiers are approximately 17.5% higher. Final materials, quantities, tax and delivery dates require review. An estimate does not reserve labour or authorize payment.