So when it came to picking a lighting solution in Teeny's room I was open to suggestions. John has always been more of a minimalist when it comes to home design and he had been talking about recessed lighting for some time. I was dubious, "Won't it look too 'atticy' or too modern for a bedroom?" but he won this battle - I have to say, I'm glad he did.
We went with LED recessed lighting, very affordable from IKEA. We installed 3 in a row, 2 would have been sufficient but 3 is, in fact, the magic number, and I always think it looks more balanced with 3.
They are very simple and bright... a bit too bright for a bedroom, but they will be wired up to a dimmer switch so they will be just perfect - bright for playtime - dimmed for cuddle time.
They do look really swish and make the room, which is very small and dull, feel big and bright and beautiful.
The Nitty Gritty:
We're nearing the end of this massive and drawn out project... I have been riddled with injuries (both physical and mental) Between looking after baby and home-educating we have hardly had any time for renovations, and for 18 months I had hardly any sleep. I can't believe we are nearly finished*... SQUEEEEEE!!!
To Do List:
*we are nearly finished this 1 room, there are 4 rooms in the house that we haven't even started on.
- The lights are Haggum by IKEA
- John is experienced when it comes to wiring - but if you are in any doubt get a certified electrician to do it.
We're nearing the end of this massive and drawn out project... I have been riddled with injuries (both physical and mental) Between looking after baby and home-educating we have hardly had any time for renovations, and for 18 months I had hardly any sleep. I can't believe we are nearly finished*... SQUEEEEEE!!!
To Do List:
- Paint and fit skirting (base) boards and door surround.
- Finish lime coating the chimney
- Last coat of paint on everything
- Little fittings (i.e. hooks, a dimmer switch and a door handle)
- Move in THE TOYS!!!
*we are nearly finished this 1 room, there are 4 rooms in the house that we haven't even started on.
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