Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design Re: Bedroom lighting 3Mar 08, 2016 9:45 pm toddzilla 4 will be overkill, but the most beautiful soliton 800mm out from the cornices will be perfect to remove the stroboscopic effect Totally agree. We have: Bed 1 - 5m x 4.5m Beds 2-5 - 4m x 3.4m All ceilings all are 2.7m All have 4 LED downlights about 700-800mm from each corner with a fan in the middle of each - no strobe effect at all. Dimmers are a must have, suggest Clipsal's Integrated switch/dimmer (1 push bottom does everything!) http://www.cleverhome.com.au/automation/Clipsal-Integrally-Switched-Universal-Dimmer-Push-Button.pdf Good luck! ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Bedroom lighting 6Mar 08, 2016 10:16 pm Sorry I meant to say traditional impress/Saturn mechs are led on load (lights)off These are led on load on So by chance you have a switch for a on/off non dimmed light and a push button dimmer on the same plate the led indication is the opposite a simple problem solved with a neutral at the switch You have mentioned that you will be using Clipsal down lights, excellent choice I have come across other down lights doth cheaper and more expensive that will flicker on these lights Good luck Re: Bedroom lighting 9May 02, 2016 9:44 am To be honest, I wouldn't agonise too much over bedroom lighting (except maybe the master bedroom). I would spend more money and put more thought into the lighting through the kitchen, living areas, bathrooms/ensuites and landscaping lighting. These are the areas where good lighting is going to make a big difference to the feeling of the space and to your experience of living there. I think an oyster light in the centre of the bedroom would be fine. For your master, sure, the BAF haiku is great (we have one in our master bedroom, it is brilliant). When looking for downlights, try and find something that has around a 40-60 degree beam angle, a deep reflector, and no opal lens/diffuser on the front. The opal diffused type (which are by far the most common found in residential lighting stores around the $20-40 mark) are cheap for a reason - they are a very poor design and are very high-glare. Spend a bit more to get a well-designed downlight (say in the $40-70 range) and you will be glad you did. I'll give you the hot tip from a lighting design engineer - good lighting is all about quality over quantity. Use good luminaires, and focus the light where you need it. Don't waste money by illuminating things you don't need to. In a kitchen, light up the cupboards and bench tops - don't waste light by illuminating the floor. In a bedroom, light up the wardrobe and bed head area for reading. In a living area, light up the artwork and architectural design features, and maybe some downlights for reading. In a bathroom, light up the vanity area, you don't need much light at all in the other parts of the room. A light of people (including a lot of engineers, architects and less-experienced lighting designers) get too caught up in providing lots of light everywhere. You only put it where you need it, and how much you need. Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Bedroom lighting 10May 02, 2016 10:32 am We have pretty simple bedroom lighting. We have a fan in each - and the fans have a light - not a great one - but good enough for basic needs. However - above the bed we have semi-spot LED - quite strong - excellent for reading. We also have our bedside lamps. Unlike the kitchen, lounge etc - I'd recommend fewer lights in bedrooms. Re: Bedroom lighting 12May 02, 2016 4:08 pm sudu Hi Saint Mike, would u mind sharing your lighting plan? Along with the source of your LED and other electric items? Thanks It s awhile back now - 2-3 years. But picture a square-ish bedroom - ensuite off it. Quite large. One wall - north - glass sliding doors to outside area. Bedhead to blank wall. Fan is central to room - with globe. Spot/LED is mid-point of bed - above pillows. All buttons etc at doorway. Pretty simple. Not sure what you mean by "source". We have "white" light LEDs. Quite strong - but all on dimmers. Hope this helps. Re: Bedroom lighting 13May 02, 2016 4:10 pm Sorry - do you mean where we bought them ? World of Lights at Morayfield in Qld. Martec brand - they have a net site. http://www.martecaustralia.com.au/ Shadowline series. Re: Bedroom lighting 15May 03, 2016 12:11 pm OK. Hope it helps. We've found the white light very good. We rarely have all our lights on. They are on dimmers and gimbals - so moveable. We've found them to be very good overall. Re: Bedroom lighting 16Feb 08, 2017 7:37 pm I prefer ceiling mounted dim lights. It will give a special attraction to your bedroom. Always use LED type lights as energy consumption is less for such lights compared to other light. Hence the electricity bill will also be less. 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