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On Monday in our social media post we talked about Glass Lighting That Makes a Statement and shared some beautiful and unusual decorative light fixtures. Today, I want to talk about something equally important: layering lighting in your home.

I know we've talked about this before, but it's been a while, and it's such an important part of designing a space.

A beautiful chandelier or pendant light can make a wonderful statement, but one fixture alone usually isn't enough to properly light a room. Combining three types of lighting, ambient, task and accent, is what makes a room both beautiful and functional.

Let's look at each type and how they work together.

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When you’re planning a remodel, one of the first questions that comes up is who you need on your team. You may already have a contractor, and your contractor may tell you that they can help you with the design decisions as well.

So, do you really need an interior designer?

I believe you do, especially when you’re making a significant investment in your home.

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Not always. Although the price from the factory is often cheaper than from an ADU contractor, this price often may not include transportation or craning, and more importantly the foundation and utilities, not to mention the lack of customization.

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AI cannot step into a space and evaluate the light and how it will affect the character of the space or the colors. It doesn't see the rest of the house, the scale and proportion of the rooms, the flow. There are so many things that a designer does that AI cannot provide.

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The pandemic had some professionals questioning if the long-beloved open floor plan was going to shift back to spaces with walls dividing rooms and closing them off, to provide privacy for zoom calls, work from home, and schoolwork. I think the open floor plan is still a viable option for part of the home.

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What does “Aging in Place” mean? It is about being able to stay in your home for as long as possible instead of having to move to an assisted living facility or a nursing home. In order to do this, there are many things that you can do to make your home safer and function easier for you as you age. It’s not about making your home feel clinical, but about blending safety with beauty, functionality, and style.

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A prefabricated accessory dwelling unit can be partly or completely constructed in a factory and then it’s transported to your lot and installed.

This causes much less interruption on your property, and it cuts the timeline down dramatically from 6-10 months to a week or two.

But your choices are limited compared to a stick built ADU, where your designer can offer you a multitude of finishes and architectural styles.

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