Every homeowner has a long list of home improvement ideas and an equally long list of excuses for not getting started! The most common things that stand in the way of home improvements are time and money, and some people have so many ideas that they don’t know where to start! The good news is that it’s easy and affordable to upgrade your home lighting, and expert help is just a phone call away!

Our team of residential electricians at Gary Houston Electric has been serving homeowners in central Arkansas since 1978, and we’re always available when you have questions about home lighting design. Give us a call if you have any questions, and let us know if you’d like to schedule an in-home consultation. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you brainstorm new lighting ideas for your home:

Living rooms and common areas-Your family spends a lot of time together in the living room, and you’ll need to find light solutions that best fit the space. Dimmer switches are a great way to control the overall amount of lighting in your living room and dining area to suit your preferences, and you can create some tremendous functional lighting effects with recessed and track lighting. Be sure to use dimmable LEDs if you’re using dimmer switches, and bulbs with a color temperature between 2000K-3000K have a warm light that’s ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.

Kitchen and bathrooms-Be sure to install plenty of functional lighting in your kitchen and bathrooms, and LED bulbs with a temperature of 3000K are ideal for task lighting.

Bedrooms-Most of us leave the overhead light off in our bedrooms most of the time, but a few wall sconces provide functional ambient lighting and add a real touch of class!

Outdoor lighting-Floodlights with motion sensors are great for security, and they offer focused light when you’re bringing in the groceries at night. We can also help you create an elegant nighttime patio getaway in your backyard!

If you have any questions about home lighting design, contact us online or at 501-375-8330.