Lighting Professionals.

If you are renovating or building a home then you know that vaastu consultants and home builders will insist the home should have an east facing entrance to emphasise on light and ventilation. An integral part of a well-designed home is ample lighting and beyond practical necessity, light fixtures can be a beautiful feature too. Creating a good lighting design involves analysing your home's layout, structure, and needs. This may involve the addition of new lighting fixtures but may also include the movement or addition of power points — recommendations to suit your space and your lifestyle.

How can I use lighting manufacturers?

Lighting manufacturers will be able to create bespoke lighting systems that will be designed to fit perfectly with your home, or perhaps if you just want a few key pieces like a pendant lighting fixtures then you can find the lighting stores that sell the style you’re looking for. LED lamps and LED spotlights are great ways of adding subtle lighting when you don’t want harsh lights on the side of the walls. They are ideal for traditional, more formal settings, or perhaps you could opt for more unusual fixtures that can work as an illuminated wall feature?

Be sure to ask if your lighting manufacturer if they offer design or consult services. Lighting designers often have a knowledge of physics, optics, ergonomics and environmental issues along with an eye for construction and design, allowing them to devise home lighting plans that not only improve visibility but create hierarchies, dynamics and a mood within a space.

Questions to ask a prospective lighting supplier:

• How long have you been a lighting manufacturer or in the lighting business?
  
• Do you design, manufacture, sell or install lighting?
  
• If you only install, can you recommend any good basic or LED lighting manufacturers?
  
• Can you work with my architect/designer on where to install lighting?
  
• How many projects like mine have you completed?
  
• Can you provide me with references?
  
• What are the costs and what will they cover?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• Do you work with electricians or are your employees trained?
  
• How can I be as energy efficient as possible with my lighting?
  
• Do you carry out lighting repair work?
  
• Can you advise me on what bulbs are suitable and where to buy them?
  

Find a lighting manufacturer or supplier on Houzz. Narrow your search in the'Find Pros' section of the website to lighting. You can also look through photos by style to find a lighting design you like, then contact the manufacturer or supplier.