Modern Lighting Bendigo Ideas in 2021
So you are either starting a new home build or considering renovations and you are looking for modern lighting ideas. When it comes to design there is no such thing as right or wrong. Don’t tell that to an interior designer though, but from an objective point of view, art is an opinion. Whether that opinion means something looks good, great or ugly is purely within the eye of the beholder. There are, however, designs that as a collective, most people would either agree or disagree on, regarding ‘looks’.
So don’t be limited by others opinions when choosing a style for your lighting, be brave and use your imagination.
When it comes to lighting Bendigo designs, we live in a time where your vision can truly become reality. Whether you are wanting something that stands out or is minimalistic and hidden, when it comes to lighting, it can be done.
Here we will go over current popular lighting ideas and get you up to speed regarding some of the latest technology. After reading, hopefully you have a better idea of what’s possible and what direction to take. Perhaps we can ‘light up’ your imagination ;)
LED lights - what are they?
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. There are countless other blog posts that go into the technical aspects of how LEDs work. But basically, LEDs are more superior than all other light technology in every way. They are more efficient and they allow for more control.
Think of old light technology like a horse and carriage and LEDs are like an electric vehicle.
So basically, as of the year 2021, you aren’t going to consider any other technology for lighting Bendigo.
Home Automation and Lighting Control
With home automation being fairly new and there are constant improvements every day, there isn’t a standard home automation system as of yet. Same goes for lighting control. Because LEDs offer far greater control and they have only just become the standard, there are many options to choose from.
With home automation there are a few systems that are implemented into the home and you have a central control panel or HUB. The HUB is like an electronic control panel that modern central cooling and heating systems use. Except for a home automation control panel, you can control heating, cooling, lighting and more.
Having home automation is far easier to install for new home builds as the plans can be implemented from the start. So for existing homes, installing home automation systems is more expensive for this reason.
There are, however, alternate forms of lighting control. One example is utilising the power of LED bulbs. Individual LED bulbs can be controlled via an app. The light bulb talks to the app via your home network and you have ultimate control of every light bulb in the home!
There are bulbs that have an incredible range. This means you can literally choose the color and brightness of any bulb. Pretty amazing!
This option is far cheaper, although these types of bulbs at the moment are still a little pricey, costing around $20 each. However, LED bulbs have an extremely long lifespan, unlike halogen bulbs.
So, what about light fixtures?
When it comes to modern light fixtures, LEDs have the same connection types as halogen bulbs. So don’t think there are any differences. This is the fun part of choosing a lighting design. Some current popular trends are hidden and minimal styles.
With LEDs, they can come in the form of a strip, rather than a bulb. The strip of lights can be any length and are flexible too!
Now your imagination is probably running wild.
Not only are LED strips great for highlighting, but they are incredible for outdoor lighting along paths. Yes they can be weather and waterproof too.
Another current popular modern lighting design are industrial lighting ideas. Industrial lighting does not mean lighting for a factory or warehouse, it is an umbrella term for a custom classic look using dark tones, distressed metallic fixtures usually with a wire mesh surrounding the light.
So hopefully this short blog post has given you some inspiration and ideas along with a more thorough understanding of what is possible. If you were able to learn anything from this post, please share with your friends. Happy designing!