Good lighting design considers both physical (different lighting levels for different tasks) and emotional needs (visual comfort and visual stimulation for feelings of well-being). It only lights the areas that need to be lit – shadows are sometimes just as important to create visual interest, atmosphere and depth.

By contrast, bad lighting design reduces a space's visual appeal, rendering it void of character or mood. It makes visual tasks difficult and leads to visual discomfort, fatigue or strain.

• Choose your room type
• Select the shape of your room
• Pick a lighting style - recessed lighting, surface lighting or a combination of both