How to Get Great Lighting in Your Next Home Renovation

Great lighting is a value multiplier for any home renovation. What's the point of choosing great colors and finishes if they don't pop? Why bother creating beautiful focal points if the light doesn't guide you there? Why invest in a fantastic space and then lighting it poorly?
But even if you *want* amazing lighting how do you get it?
In this video, I'll show you how to go from average to amazing. What players you need on your team to get great lighting, how to source (purchase) the right lighting and then some basic controls options.

[@hobietrixie]

Is there a video on how to spec recess cans?

[@teri-joscott8279]

Thank you so much for making this video. It was very helpful in improving my understanding. In an upcoming video, could you please give some examples of good downlights (would you recommend gimbal fixtures, etc) and how they would work well in, say, a kitchen renovenation? i don't really want my kitchen ceiling to look like an airport runway. What would create the best functionality? Thanks so much. I appreciate you sharing your expertise with us!

[@DeliveredLumens]

I am so glad the video was helpful! You’ve already given me some ideas on follow-up videos. I’ll try to address your questions in a few more follow ups.

[@purpleredz]

I second this request!

[@patrickgr1547]

You’ve pretty much nailed it. I’ve just started the planning stage for my 1940’s 1500 sqft bungalow. Hoping to diy as much of the tradesmen work possible. Taking out the attic insulation for air sealing will allow updating the lighting. I look forward to your videos 🙏 Thanks

[@purpleredz]

Great video! Very helpful breakdown on how to achieve those layers and the recommendation to find lighting supplier to work with. We’re taking the owner supplied route as I’m heading the remodel and sourcing materials and finishes. I plan to work my way through your content to extract as much knowledge as I can. You’ve got a new subscriber! Thank you!

[@CrimsonRand]

Thank you for these videos! Your expertise is much appreciated!

[@sailcox]

Your lighting advice is so awesome! I’m doing a major home renovation and had no idea about lighting until I started listening to your videos. I can see now, I need a lighting designer or someone equivalent. Can you recommend someone in the Northwest Washington state area? Or do you do consulting?

[@DeliveredLumens]

Happy to help! Shoot me an email and we can talk about what you need

[@nielnitin9373]

Subscribed! Great content. I do believe that, lighting is one of the most ignored tasks during home building or renovation projects. Not to mention gets allocated the lest amount of budget. When in-fact great lighting can increase the value of a home. If you can, can you show examples of homes with good/great lighting and walkthrough them?

[@DeliveredLumens]

Thanks for the sub!

[@johnflaherty2244]

I’m looking at Nora comfort dim 2 inch recessed lighting in my kitchen reno. The ceiling is 100 inches. What spacing is recommended?

[@iandavis1355]

I'm in the midst of my complete kitchen reno (I'm doing the work) and we didn't have a lighting plan. I have, however, convinced my wife on the need to spend more time on a plan instead of rushing to "just finish the job". This said, my budget is fairly tight and I'm trying to find a source for the best bang for your buck recessed lights.

[@DeliveredLumens]

There are options along every price point. The main thing to consider is that you want the source tucked out of the eye line.

[@kathleenhall3231]

What's your opinion on having LED ceiling lights in every room of the home, as a foundational layer of light to build on as needed in each space?

[@DeliveredLumens]

This is considered pretty common practice by architectural lighting designers. But! Downlights alone will feel clinical without other layers of light 💡

[@kathleenhall3231]

@@DeliveredLumens agreed - thanks! Do you do any consulting? I'd love to get your review of a lighting plan for your input! Contractor needs "yesterday" So I realize your schedule may not permit this.

[@DeliveredLumens]

Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@XudenGroupLLC]

Can you review how to spec recessed lights for Lutron RadioRA3?

[@whiteowl0227]

Any recommendations for lighting consultants in NYC?

[@DeliveredLumens]

Sorry I missed this David. Let me know if you still need someone.

[@basilmattnew]

Let’s Go Rangers

[@skullandbones1832]

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