Lighting & Electrical Ideas to upgrade your home this summer 2024.

Lighting can entirely change the feel of your home, making a room bright and uplifting or introducing mood and depth to the space. Many people do not realise that lighting is one of the most important parts of the design process. Changing out an old fixture is an easy way to transform a space and one of the quickest ways to update the look of a room. You can change the look of a space and make it more energy-efficient at the same time with numerous LED options.

Layered Lighting

Layered lighting is a design method that combines different sources of lighting. Consider combining

pendants, downlights, LED strips, concealed lighting, and table lamps to add interest through multiple sources. If you're not starting from scratch, you can incorporate pendant lights to add interest. Something as simple as new bedside lamps is an easy way to add new life to a room. Even a simple dimmer can dramatically change a room by adding flexibility to existing lighting.

Smart Lighting

At Next Electrical & Data, we see many of our clients looking for the convenience of smart lighting today. Whether changing old downlights to Google smart lights, adding camera features, or installing an entire new energy-efficient smart home system, the ease and convenience of controlling your lighting by a simple voice command are clearly the future.

Using Led Strips to Highlight Cabinetry & Interior Elements

One to 2024’s top trends is using led strips to enhance your homes features. Besides functionality, lighting can also highlight key

key design aspects, such as a splash-back or joinery. LED strip lighting can be added to existing furniture details or structural details like stairs, handrails, and kitchen cabinetry, drawing attention to architecture, art, and furniture and highlighting depth and height.

Install A Fan and stay Cool this summer efficiently

With 2024 tipped to be one of the warmest summers Melbourne has had and with ever increasing electricity and utility bills. Consider installing cost effective fans in your bedrooms and alfresco areas to stay cool all through this holiday season. Today’s fans come in a variety of styles and finishes that blend into all styles of homes.  They are extremely energy efficient & are extremely effective circulating the air on those barny nights.

Introduce Interest Through Pendants

We're seeing a huge resurgence in decorative lighting using pendant lighting that adds interest to a space. With a huge range of pendants today, from modern sculptural pieces seen in Beacon Lighting to more traditional provincial pieces found at Shoots, you can add your own distinctive style to your home through pendant lighting, making your house a more individualistic home. This includes lampshades on table and floor lamps, as well as sconces.

Track Lighting

Track lighting comes in different shapes, sizes, and materials that are highly flexible and can be used in numerous situations. Ceiling-mounted lighting offers a layered effect to your home, being movable and allowing different areas of the space to be lit strategically, eliminating the need for floor space on lamps or other fixtures. Track lights have recently made a stylish comeback and are available in cool and warm shade. Shops like Beacon Lighting keep an amazing range of track lighting to modernise any space

Mixing Old with New

A mixture of materials and styles makes a space feel homey and welcoming. For example, consider sourcing antique lighting for a modern space. Another existing trend originating in New York and gaining popularity in Melbourne is the use of natural materials in lighting fixtures. Think rattan, twine, leather, wood, and more. From rattan wall sconces to leather-wrapped floor lamps and brass touches, this addition of texture softens the look of lighting hardware.

At Next Electrical Co., we take pride in our ability to install a variety of interior lighting fixtures and fans, including double-storey chandeliers, track lighting, LED strips, and more. We are excited to assist you in revitalizing your home this summer...