Upgrade the Look & Feel of a Space with Retrofit Lighting Design
Three Considerations Our Team Makes During Lighting Projects
Imagine combining an artist’s paintbrush, an architect’s eye, a designer’s intuition, and an engineer’s brain, then adding a remodeling project idea—you’ve got yourself a retrofit lighting design project.
Lighting can make or break a home’s ambiance and a homeowner’s mood. Instead of squinting in a dimly lit room in the middle of a sunny day or wishing the room had an incandescent glow right before bedtime, consider addressing a home’s lighting design before changing anything else.
Keep reading this blog to discover three things our lighting designers consider during retrofit lighting design projects—take a look!
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1. How Are the Existing Fixtures?
A retrofit lighting project is a perfect opportunity to address whether or not the fixtures in a living space are helping or hurting the ambiance or existing design. Are dimmable hanging pendant fixtures a better choice above the kitchen island than flush-mounted fixtures? Is the under-cabinet strip lighting too yellow-toned and leaves homeowners wanting additional task lighting for meal preparations? These questions and more are all items the Cravtsman team answers during retrofit lighting design projects.
2. How Easy Is It to Turn on a Bulb?
Wall acne—otherwise known as multiple-gang switch plates—are an eyesore in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms across the country. And these long rows of toggles and switches leave homeowners confused as to which switch goes to what bulb. We’ve seen some homeowners go as far as using a labeling machine to keep them straight! Is that a ceiling fan switch or a lighting dimmer? Or maybe it’s the switch for the pantry light? Every home is different, and older homes aren’t known for their extensive lighting design or wiring prowess. During retrofit lighting projects, our team will coordinate all necessary wiring and incorporate beautiful on-wall keypads and switchplates that complement your decor while being intuitive and easy to use.
3. What Other Technologies Are in the Home?
Most homeowners want to integrate cost-saving, comfort-adding, and modern technologies throughout their homes. A retrofit project can incorporate much more than lighting design, though! A professional smart home integrator like Cravtsman can incorporate motorized shades, smart LED lighting, security systems, climate control, and more into one comprehensive smart control system. Use voice commands, swipes, and custom-etched backlit keypad buttons to manage practically every aspect of a home, whether physically present at home or across the globe.
Why Cravtsman?
Our detail-oriented team is your reliable partner for all retrofit lighting design and home automation projects. Give our team a call or fill out our contact form to start a conversation about what’s possible!
