A lighting design starts with what you do in each space, then places light where it helps. We help you bring colour, fitting positions and controls together in a practical installation brief.
In this guide
Start with the room
List the activities, daylight and problems in each room. Mark work surfaces, seating and walking routes on a simple plan, then note where you need general, task or feature light. Our lighting installation team can discuss suitable fittings and routes before positions are fixed.
Choose light colour
Colour temperature changes how a room feels, while lumens describe light output. Compare real finish samples under the intended light and check neighbouring rooms in open-plan spaces. Our warm white versus cool white lighting guide explains the choices.
Plan the kitchen work areas
Start with the worktop, sink and cooktop so your body and cabinets do not block important task light. Coordinate pendants and driver access with the cabinetry drawings. Use the kitchen lighting plan before the electrical points are finalised.
Choose usable controls
Decide which groups you want on for cooking, relaxing and cleaning. Make the physical switches easy for visitors and the whole household to use. Our smart switch versus smart bulb comparison helps you weigh connected features and manual operation.
Light outdoor routes
Put useful light on entrances, steps and paths, while limiting glare into eyes and neighbouring windows. Discuss weather exposure, cable access and sensors with the installer. Explore outdoor lighting ideas for NZ homes for practical area-by-area options.
Compare LED energy use
Once a fitting provides suitable light, compare watts and hours of use. Include any required driver or control changes in the installation scope. Our LED lighting energy savings worksheet shows how to calculate electricity use with your own tariff.
Start here
- Choose a starting colour with the warm and cool white guide.
- Map task areas using the kitchen planning checklist.
- Compare running inputs with the LED energy worksheet.
All lighting guides
- LED Lighting Energy Savings: Compare Your Upgrade Compare LED lighting energy savings using lamp wattage, hours and your electricity tariff. Plan a suitable upgrade with Eclipse Electrical.
- Warm White vs Cool White Lighting: Choosing by Room Choose warm white or cool white lighting by room, activity and finish. Compare colour temperature, brightness and a practical lighting brief.
- Outdoor Lighting Ideas for NZ Homes: Paths, Entries and Decks Plan outdoor lighting for NZ paths, entrances and decks. Use light where it helps, manage glare and prepare a practical installation brief.
- Smart Switch vs Smart Bulb: Choose Your Lighting Controls Compare smart switches and smart bulbs for everyday lighting control. Consider manual switches, household use, compatibility and installation.
- Kitchen Lighting Plan: A Practical Renovation Checklist Create a kitchen lighting plan around worktops, islands, seating and switches. Coordinate fitting positions with cabinetry before installation.
Bring us your room plan, fitting ideas and preferred controls. We can help turn them into a coordinated lighting installation for your home.