5 Tips for Selecting the Right Light Fixtures for Your Home

 

Whether you’ve built a custom home or remodeled an existing one, every homeowner knows selecting the right light fixtures is one of the toughest stages of a project. Not only are there an endless number of options, but light fixture trends and technology also change so quickly that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up. Where do you even start? Based on our experience of helping clients with the selection process, we have put together the following 5 tips for selecting the right light fixture for your home.

 

 

1: Stay on theme

If you are working with a good custom builder, chances are there is an overarching theme to your custom home. If your theme is a whimsical beach house, for example, you should not put in an edgy, modern light fixture because that would simply confuse the house’s theme. If you don’t have a theme, pick one and stick to it. Light fixtures are what everyone who walks into your home will see, so select the right one for the theme of your home, and your guests are sure to be impressed.

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2: When in doubt, stick to the classics

If you are having trouble selecting the right light fixture, stick to the classics. Regardless of the home, there are classic light fixtures that go with every type of architecture. Light fixtures tend to be expensive, so if you aren’t 100% certain about one, research some of the classic light fixtures people have used in the past for the type of home you are building, and go with it! Don’t worry about copying others. They weren’t the first ones to purchase that particular fixture, and you won’t be the last.

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3: Ask your builder for help

One of the most common mistakes people make when trying to select the right light fixture is trying to do it all by themselves. With retail sites like Amazon, Wayfair, and others readily available, many people think they can save money by selecting and purchasing the light fixtures on their own. There are simply too many variables involved (like scale, ceiling height, lumen output, and insulated vs. non-insulated ceilings, just to name a few) to try and go at it alone. Again, light fixtures are expensive and the last thing you want is a tiny little fixture on a large wall because you thought the dimensions were large enough when you clicked “purchase.” When selecting the right light fixture for your home, ask your builder, designer, or architect for help. We are here to make sure you don’t make those mistakes.

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4: More is more

Another common mistake people make is simply not having enough light! Seeing the number of light fixtures on a plan is completely different than seeing them lit up in the actual finished space. Don’t try to save money by cutting back on the number of light fixtures for your home. You won’t be a happy camper when after building your beautiful new custom home, you have a dark house at night. When in doubt, add that extra fixture.

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5: Keep functionality in mind

Are you the type that can’t stand a speck of dust? In that case, an intricate light fixture with many places for dust to collect is probably not for you. Do you hate getting on a ladder to change light bulbs on a high ceiling? Then it might be beneficial to put LED bulbs in those particular rooms to decrease the frequency at which you have to change the light bulbs. When selecting the right light fixture for your home, think about the functionality of each one. Look past the beauty and make a rational decision based on your needs and preferences.

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We hope this helps! Light fixtures can truly make an ordinary house extraordinary. Follow our 5 tips for selecting the right light fixture for you home, and we promise you’ll be happy with the outcome.

 

See original article at seaislandbuilders.com. Call Sea Island Builders today at 843-883-7430 for a consulation about your custom home build or renovation or visit them online at seaislandbuilders.com.