Lighting in Design Q1 2020

A contemporary take on a classic farmhouse This family home features modern architectural lighting recessed into off shutter concrete soffits and concealed LED strip lighting on the exposed timber beams. A quirky approach to the decorative lighting in the bathrooms blends the old with the new.

as the soffits were off shutter concrete and accom- modating recessed downlights was a challenge. A custom recessed housing was created to provide a seamless void into which the double downlights could be placed. The transformers are housed in a separate void and can be accessed if required. A series of bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas on the first floor had an open trussed roof structure which required a different treatment. LED strip lighting was positioned on top of the beams to give a generous but diffused light to these spaces. Separately switched spotlights were added to the faces of the beams to accentuate art and wall finishes. Bathroom lighting is always a crucial component of any lighting scheme.We had some fun with the bathrooms by adding traditional wall lights from Astro Lighting and a cluster of four LED pendants over the vanity in the guest ‘en suite’ .

Lighting in Design spoke to Guy Harris of Newport Lighting, the lighting designer on the project.

LiD:What was the brief for the lighting? GH: The lighting needed to complement the eclectic contemporary farmhouse aesthetic and ac- centuate certain elements. In addition, the lighting scheme had to provide sufficient task and ambient lighting for daily family activities. The client did not want a home that was overly lit but still needed it to be practical, yet cosy for when daily tasks were complete and they wanted to relax. Minimal but strategic lighting helped achieve this, while a cre- ative client drove the design process and ultimately the selection of fittings. LiD:Were there different lighting requirements for the different zones/areas in the home? GH: The kitchen and main living areas were a tricky

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