4. EASY ON THE EYE

Another common mistake I see all the time is homeowners choosing fixtures because of how they look without ever turning them on. Good lighting shouldn’t be glaring.

I always recommend that lighting should be incorporated at the onset of any project so that wiring can allow for multiple circuits, and switches incorporated for maximum flexibility.

Downlights are a pet peeve of mine; they are like acne on the face of a beautiful girl. Our ceilings are such a key feature of the design, so why ruin them with downlights? My view is that architectural light fittings should not be seen. Instead, I keep the ceilings as unblemished as possible and let the other design elements shine.