1. Concept Lighting Proposals
1 The Nursery, Orlingbury
February 2013
Samantha McNern

2. Contents 3. Lighting Proposal Objectives 4. Interior
5. Interior Lighting Approaches
9. Lighting Options by Room
22. Exterior
23. Exterior Lighting Approaches
24. Exterior Lighting by Room

3. Lighting Proposal Objectives
The intention for this project is to offer a selection of lighting options which combine a few carefully chosen decorative lights with cost effective general lighting to create an individual lighting scheme in keeping with the design of the new home, personal taste of the owners and how each area will be actually be used as a daily living space.
Good interior lighting generally includes three elements which work together to provide a pleasing and functional lit environment:
- General ambient lighting – can include: downlights, pendants and wall sconces
- Decorative lighting – can include: decorative light fittings, spotlighting of artwork or interior and architectural details, or use of contrasting light and shadows
- Localised task lighting – can include: table lamps, spotlights and under cupboard or shelf lighting
Exterior lighting similarly needs to provide a combination of adequate ambient & task lighting for navigation and security along with feature lighting to highlight the night-time landscape

4. Interior Lighting
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5. Interior Lighting approaches
General ambient lighting
Recessed downlights provide even functional lighting but are not always a sympathetic complement to the interior architecture. Therefore it is proposed to use downlights sparingly and consider other solutions such as pendants, wall lights and free standing lamps to create a more homely and individual feel.
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6. Interior Lighting approaches
Task Lighting
Specific task lighting reduces the need for bright general lighting. It can even be used in combination with decorative side lighting instead of the main general lighting. In Kitchens task lighting is very useful above work surfaces and can often be positioned under cupboards. Desk and floor lights provide good flexibility for lighting tables and reading in armchairs. Spotlights can also be used where floor lights would restrict movement around furniture. c
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7. Interior Lighting approaches
Decorative Lighting
Decorative lighting can serve the purposes of ambient or task lighting as well as being a feature in itself. In choosing a decorative fitting for main lighting it is important to consider its light distribution and efficiency to ensure few fittings are needed and for energy saving over life. Where possible it is recommended to use LED or low energy lightbulbs in decorative fittings.
As well as decorative fittings, light can be used to enhance a room by highlighting artwork and architectural features. Indirect wall & ceiling washing can also be pleasing and give a sense of spaciousness. We make sense of the natural world through light and shadow so contrasting light gives a natural feel indoors as well.
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8. Interior Lighting approaches
Picture Lighting Options
As picture lighting is important several approaches are suggested for consideration:
- Wall mounted picture lights can be very precise but mean that the sizes and locations of artworks are fixed.
- A more flexible option is to use gallery style spotlights. These can be fixed or mounted in short discreet tracks and bulbs with different beam angles can be chosen depending on the size of each picture.
- A further solution is even wall washing with light. This serves a dual purpose of lighting wall mounted artwork and has the general effect of making the room feel bright and spacious.
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9. Lighting options by room
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10. Study Desk or floor standing task light
Downlights to provide even working light or a central fitting
Concealed LED can be used to illuminate shelving
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11. Open plan room Wall light Display lighting in cabinets
Wallwashing to light artwork and add to general light level
Pendant above dining table with option to hook in different locations. (Low efficiency heritage lamps used here as a special feature)
Feature pendants for double height space
2 or 3 small downlights may be needed to avoid dark patches
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12. Hall, WC & Store Rooms Wall lights to provide ambient light in hall
Surface mounted fittings or downlights to WC & store rooms
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13. Hall, WC & Store Rooms Wall lights to provide ambient light in hall
Surface mounted fittings or downlights to WC & store rooms
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14. Kitchen Wall lights to provide task lighting in front of windows
Uplighting above cupboards will provide extra light and a general sense of brightness
Pendant over central unit, glass pendant will provide general & task lighting c
Under cupboard task lighting
Pendants or surface fittings could also be used here as an alternative to downlights
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15. Utility Surface mounted fittings or downlights to WC & store rooms
Pendants or surface fittings as an alternative to downlights
Desk or floor standing task light
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16. Landing Wall lights on staircase
Central pendant or surface fitting (Will need to reach to change light bulbs)
Wallwashing to light artwork & add to general light level
Fewer downlights or surface fittings will be needed in addtion to wall washing.
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17. Master Bedroom Central pendant with diffuse glass for soft lighting
Adjustable downlights to bay
Bedside lights
Optional extra downlights for light in corners
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18. Dressing Rooms
Diffused glass surface fittings provide soft ambient light for dressing
Lighting within wardrobes is also recommended and may be supplied by furniture manufacturer
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19. Bathroom & Ensuites
Waterproof LED downlights for bright bathroom lighting
Illuminated LED mirrors
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20. Bedrooms 3&4
Downlights offer a simple lighting scheme for spare bedroom if arranged to avoid glare when laying in bed.
Bedside lights
Adjustable downlights suggested to light to wardrobes and mirrors
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21. Studio & Garage
Downlights are the simplest way to light this multipurpose place with the option to use adjustable lights or spotlights for added flexibility.
Downlights are the simplest way to light this multipurpose place with the option to use adjustable lights or spotlights for added flexibility.
Downlights are the simplest way to light this multipurpose place with the option to use adjustable lights or spotlights for added flexibility.
Downlights are the simplest way to light this multipurpose place with the option to use adjustable lights or spotlights for added flexibility.
Pendants may be suitable for a more homely feel
Fluorescent battens to light garage ground floor level
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22. Exterior Lighting
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23. Exterior Lighting Approach
Lighting to the front of the building needs to provide adequate light for navigation and security as well as a welcoming main entrance.
At the back of the house lighting mounted to the back walls and within the dwarf wall will provide light to the terrace. The in wall lighting will continue down the steps and along the wall to the side of the swimming pool allowing for night-time navigation with additional lighting in the garden room. Pool lighting may also be added but is likely to be supplied with the pool.
Beyond the pool the willow tree and waterside planting offers an opportunity to highlight the foliage. As the ambient light is low to this side of the garden this can be achieved using small spotlights on ground spikes.
Exterior Lighting Approach
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24. Exterior Lighting by Area
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25. Front Entrance & Rear Balcony
Wall lights to master bedroom balcony
Downlights and wall lights at the front entrance
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26. Front Drive and Side Access & Drive
Bulkhead wall fittings for task & security lighting to garage walls, studio entrace, house side doors and in front of kitchen
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27. Terrace Bulkhead wall fittings to provide terrace lighting
In ground led lights to accentuate circular step pattern
Brick lights to Dwarf wall to light terrace
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28. Swimming Pool & Garden Room
Downlights in garden room
Brick lights continue in steps and then along pool side wall
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29. Garden Landscape
Led spike lights within foliage to highlight planting and willow tree
Provisional sum to be allocated for landscaped garden areas
Bulkhead to existing
For extra task light
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