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92 Featured STORY The right lighting plan Illuminating ways to transform your space. From creating a cosy mood to providing practical task lighting, these two types of light have varying colour temperatures, which have specific effects on spaces. Here’s what the lighting design experts recommend in different areas of your home. Mainly a hub for lounging and casual conversations, the living room should welcome a warm lighting scheme for these relaxing functions. Task lighting such as reading lamps can also be added for easier reading and cleaning purposes. With this space used for getting ready for the day ahead, or to unwind after a long day, the ideal ambience created in the bathroom should be a calming one. Warm light is preferred as it makes one feel more relaxed and comfortable. Cool light or warm light? Cool lighting is great for performing specific tasks and carrying out functions that require attention to details. With certain dangers such as high heat and knives lurking in the kitchen, make sure there is ample illumination for food prep when the natural light flow is low. However, if it’s an open-concept kitchen where socialising is done, mood lighting is necessary as well. Therefore, the ideal lighting is a combo of warm and cool lights. Kitchen Living room Bathroom DESIGN &PHOTO COZYSPACE DESIGN RIGHT ANGLE STUDIO, PHOTO STUDIO PERIPHERY DESIGN & PHOTO EARTH INTERIOR Bright ceiling lights are suitable for darker bedrooms that don’t receive much daylight. Do also incorporate dimming lights that can transition your bedroom through the day from bright in the morning, to warmer and softer at night. Bedroom