Lighting Planning Checklist Before Interior Work Begins
Before interior work begins, your lighting plan should cover six things: a room-by-room lighting layout, the wiring and light points marked on drawings, separate circuits and dimmers planned, the lighting layers decided (ambient, task, accent), false ceiling and cove details finalised, and any smart control or automation wiring included. Getting these locked before the ceilings close and walls are finished is what separates a home that's beautifully lit from one full of expensive compromises. Lighting is the one element that has to be planned before the interiors go in — because most of it lives inside walls and ceilings that are about to be sealed. Once the false ceiling closes, your options collapse. This is a practical, room-by-room checklist to run through before interior work starts, so nothing important gets missed. Who Is This Checklist For? Homeowners about to begin interior work on a new home or renovation who want to get the lighting right the first time. Architect...