Great remodel lighting uses a layered plan: ambient + task + accent.
Whole-home rules
- [ ] Use 2700K–3000K for a warm coastal feel (avoid harsh blue light)
- [ ] Use high CRI (90+) where finishes matter (kitchen, bath, living)
- [ ] Put key rooms on dimmers
- [ ] Plan switching where you actually walk (3-way switches where needed)
Kitchen
- [ ] Ambient recessed layout for general light
- [ ] Task: under-cabinet lighting for counters
- [ ] Accent: pendants over island
- [ ] Optional: toe-kick lighting for night navigation
Bathroom
- [ ] Vanity lighting that avoids shadows (sconce/fixture placement matters)
- [ ] Wet-rated recessed in showers where needed
- [ ] Fan/ventilation plan coordinated with lighting
Outdoor
- [ ] Step/stair lights where needed
- [ ] Door sconces for safe entry
- [ ] Pergola/downlights for dining areas
- [ ] Landscape/path lighting (subtle, not runway-bright)
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