Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 May 03, 2011 8:43 pm We had our lighting meeting with a lighting store some time back and I've just now been researching bulbs, lumens and lux and I think the lighting store is trying to make our house like the midday sun. Please have a look over the bulb choices for each room and let me know what you think. I would prefer to keep the number of lighting fixtures to a minimum as the builder charges a fortune for each extra over the allowance. All CFL unless stated otherwise. Study Dimensions: 3.5x4.1m Shops suggestion: 2x 2x15w twin bulb My pick: 2x 20w Bedrooms 2-4 Dimensions: 3.2x3.5m Shops suggestion: 1x 2x15w twin bulb My pick: 1x 20w Laundry, Hall Dimensions: Approx 2x2m Shops suggestion: 1x 2x15w twin bulb My pick: 1x 20w or 1x15w Main Bedroom Dimensions: 3.7x4.3m Shops suggestion: 2x ?w My pick: 2x 14w Family Dimensions: 5.4x4.4m Shops suggestion: 2x 2x26w twin bulb My pick: 2x 2x20w twin bulb Dining & Kitchen Dimensions: 7.8x3.5m Shops suggestion: 2x 2x26w twin bulb + 3x ?W pendants My pick: 2x 2x20w twin bulb + 3x 40w pendants Lounge Dimensions: 5.4x4.4m (11" ceiling) Shops suggestion: 4x 2x15w twin bulb My pick: 4x 20w Lounge Dimensions: 5.4x4.4m (11" ceiling) Shops suggestion: 2x 2x15w twin bulb My pick: 2x 20w The entry, garage, patio and bathrooms I'm happy with my choices. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it… 1 28819 I have a really long hallway which is 1100mm W x 11500mm L I would appreciate if anyone can give suggestions to light it up with Linear LED lights that goes from wall to… 0 8820 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8587 |