Easy tips and suggestions for cosy and comfortable home living.

DUSK TILL DAWN
A home is where we feel the most comfortable. And with the right lighting, you can add to the look and feel of your favourite part of the house. Find out how these simple tricks work for your home:

• Hallway Place lights every eight to 10 feet to create a continuous illumination that makes the space appear longer and more welcoming.

• Dining area Lights with a dimmer function help to soften the beam around the room and set the mood when entertaining guests. This works well for the living room too when you want some ‘me’ time.

• Living room Place lights on all four corners of the room and it’ll draw your eyes immediately to the ends of the room, making it appear larger. Or use a panel of lights at one end of the room to give the illusion of longer space.

• Bathroom Place lighting on each side of the mirror to highlight your face evenly for grooming. Avoid single top-mounted lighting as it casts shadows on the face, accentuating flaws and lines.

• Children’s room Use track lights which can be swivelled, rotated and aimed in any direction to shed light on play areas or for doing homework. These lights are also good for the display cabinet.