Week One Lecture Part 2 continued
- 1. Here is a “before” photo for a living room makeover The visitors would have to yell across this space The lighting and colors need help as well The plants seems to be trying to escape!
- 2. After New colors, furniture and lighting Note the up-lights behind the plants Cove lighting on the right Accent lights below the cove (art) and on the larger picture Outside lights prevent the black mirror effect
- 3. Consider placing a fixture over a balcony (when possible)-- rather than 20’ high Easier to replace the bulb later
- 4. If you add recessed lighting: Use “IC” or insulation contact cans for safety and code Special “remodel” cans make it possible to cut a smaller hole into the ceiling
- 5. When mounting tracks or spots on a beam, why not place them in a less visible location?
- 8. SIZE OR SCALE: IS THIS FIXTURE THE CORRECT SIZE FOR ITS LOCATION?
- 12. “ Half-hot” or half-switched plugs These plugs can make an entire room more usable, just by making the lighting more convenient The top plug is controlled by a switch, the bottom one is always “live” or “hot”
- 13. This lamp has an in-line cord dimmer—these can be added to existing lamps
- 14. Some examples of dimmer switches
- 15. Switch plate covers come in many colors—it’s best to have the switch plate blend with the wall or disappear
- 16. Remotes to add to lamps or up-lighting—especially ones without a half-hot plug
- 17. A zoned controller for different mood and zone lighting options
- 18. A beautiful bedroom with layers of lighting: recessed ceiling lights, cove around the bed, table lamp, clip-on accent, and corner up-light
- 19. Here is another example of how to achieve effective cove lighting
- 20. See tiny recessed ceiling spots, wall sconces through the mirror, and cove lighting (not turned on in this shot)
- 26. ENERGY CODES