that's a useful combo! I had a chat with my electrician about what I could *practically* put in the bathroom, but it would have been handy, if I'd been seeking design help, to have the same person know what would look good and what would work in a technical sense :)
Do it! I’m a master plumber and own a plumbing company. I design bathrooms and that along has probably tripled my business because nobody in my demographic understands custom shower design. It will really help you be a better electrician as well.
@@Beehiveable I have the Ikea hermes pull out bed (it's my partner's which we kept while moving out), it has sides which are tall because it could be a day bed. we got tall hermes shelves for the bedside because a normal bedside table would be too low, and one would have to sit up and reach down to get anything which would be really inconvenient. 🤷🏻♀️ so I suppose Nick would tell you that the bedroom needs to be a practical and comfortable space and it would be as tall or short as you need it to be in regards to being in & out of bed.
And when you add mirrors, make sure they're "adjacent" to the window, not parallel to it. If you put a mirror in front of a window, it'll just bounce that light back outside.
I was JUST trying to explain lighting to my husband, but he listens to you much better than he listens to me. Thanks for coming to the rescue when I need you! 😄
Same! I’ve just saved this video to show my hubby later. Was trying to explain ‘layering’ the lighting to him last night and he looked at me like I was crazy. (While we sat in a room he LOVES because of the layered lighting 😂😂)
Lighting design is something that should be paid attention to. When dad finally had softer lights installed in the corners of all the bedrooms in our house, it made a HUGE difference. I never used the main light in my room ever again. He also had lights installed underneath the overhead kitchen cabinets to illuminate the countertops and EVERYONE was always in the mood to cook afterwards.
Love the look of the led strips and the potential they bring, but Nick, do you have a video on how best to install these? A Tips / tricks etc on how best to position / setup these in our homes as they instantly change the dynamic?
I put 2 LED Gimbals in where there were previously 2-4 light tracks. They are so bright! Only unfortunate thing is the previous owners had 60watt bulbs in 40w fixtures and the ceiling is black. We’re repairing the ceiling next year regardless but those two lights are give us a nicer light and a smooth vault highlighting our beautiful Fan.
Two lighting tips: 1) If you want to look good in the bathroom mirror, put the lights on the sides of your mirror, NOT the top. Lights at the top make you look dead. 2) Nothing looks richer and more charming for a dinner party than lots of candles. I have a dining room that has no electric lights. When we have people over, the whole room is lined with candles and we put several on the table.
As someone who has often had to use their bedroom as their workroom (I’m a tailor for a living) the most gamechanging thing I ever did for myself was put in a light that I can change the temp on. Helps me wake up in the morning (and helps when I really need to be able to see what I’m doing) then at sunset I can change it to warm!
Yes! I have landscape lighting in my back yard, but the neighbor behind me turns on a very powerful & bright spotlight every night...it shines right into my kitchen window and completely drowns out my pretty little garden lights. I think it's really rude.
@@JamieM470 We just sold our house and one thing I did not like about it was that our next door neighbor AND our across the street neighbor had bright security lights that shone directly into our house all night long.
We lived in a dark sky community in San Diego because we lived near the Palomar Observatory, and all lights had to point down, plus street lighting was the yellowish sodium lights. Now we live in a dark sky community as the base of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque. For one we don’t have street lights, and not only do we have to have all outdoor lighting facing down, but we can’t have shiny metal roofs. Metal roofs are okay, they just have to have a matte finish. Of course, there is a tramway that passes overhead to the crest and they don’t want everything right below shining up at those that are looking out over the city.
I need daylight bulbs in my place because I get no natural light! The warm yellow light looks awful with my pale gray walls. As a renter, the cool light helps my plants grow.
We just bought our first home and I've been binge watching all your videos. I love that you give reasons for why something may or may not look good or work.
Hey Nick 👋🏻 How are you concealing the LED strips around your place? Did you float a piece of crown molding out from the wall? Under cabinets is easy - I totally get that - but in a big living room - how are you doing it? How are you hiding wires?
The only time you should use a daylight temp bulb is DURING the daytime in an area that needs a boost of “natural” light. Some Wi-Fi lights can adjust like this automatically just like the blue light filter on your phone or computer monitor.
I'm glad you discussed diffused light. This trend of fixtures with bare bulbs for me is not a good one. I find it so harsh and just not pretty. I am very sensitive to light and need diffuse light. Also being in a room where the room is mostly backlit, like from one window is quite harsh. Has anyone had to sit across from someone who has a window behind them and this is the primary source of light in the room, you just don't see them and it will eventually hurt your eyes.
In my apartment complex, I feel like I can always point out where single guys live because at night I’m walking my dog and see these bright ‘blue’ cool toned lights in their apartments 😂
While I agree with you absolutely on the importance of including outdoor lighting in your lighting plan, you have to keep in mind the issue of light pollution and the very real impact it has on us, our neighbors, and the environment at large. Strongly considering dark sky friendly outdoor fixtures is a good way to have the best of both worlds.
It took me almost 20 years to get the lighting right in my first home! Now we're building again and having this info straight away really will help get it right the first time!
Ok so I'm not the only one checking continuously to see if Nick Lewis has posted... Also, drinking game idea: one shot every time NL says the words "ratan" or "jute."
Yes thank you so much! I really want to improve the lighting in my home, but it can obviously be pretty costly the replace them all at once. The tip to unify the color of the light bulbs is such a great idea in the mean time to help elevate my space!
Late to the party but with questions - I love accent lighting in principle, eg subtle LED lighting, little lamps on shelves, etc but I don’t understand how to power it all. Do you have everything on batteries? Power cords snaking all over the place? Do you have to get electricians in to hardwire everything? If so do you add extra switches? Would love a short video on the practicalities of “ok but how do you actually do lighting” if you ever get the time!
I found you a few days ago and I have binge watched all of your videos. I have learned so much. You have made me rethink several projects I have going on at the moment. Awesome content!!! Keep it coming.
Another great video!! I especially liked your chatting about the color of the light itself. SO important. It should work with the colors in the room (fabrics, paint etc) as well as being flattering to skin tones. One issue I had to work with was, the color bouncing into our home from the exterior that I had no control over. We live in Colorado and the house is surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. The bounced a green color into ever room in the house. I made decisions to not fight this as it would make all the colors look muddy. I chose fabrics and paints based on that. Also, using exterior lighting indoors is also an option. While you can't do the reverse (indoor lights outside), there's nothing preventing you from using exterior fixtures inside. I have two exterior sconces in my living room and another fixture, from the same line, in my foyer. If you like it, use it.
I am learning more visual merchandising skills in retail, and one of the last things I’m focusing on is lighting. This video not only helps me understand the importance and variety of options for lighting within a home, but for work as well! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!
Tip on color temperatures: bluer/whiter light is what we're used to during the day, and softer/oranger light at night, so I really love "dim-to-warm" bulbs! These are LEDs that give daylight temps when turned on all the way (which makes sense when it's bright outside but you want some additional light, you'll probably have to turn it up all the way to make a difference) and get orangey when dimmed. There are app-controlled "multi-white" bulbs as well, but I really hate that interface in terms of convenience and accessibility, and esp for guests! Coincidentally, the "dim-to-warm" function mimics how incandescent bulbs behave when dimmed, which is why folks often prefer/miss them, even though they're so inefficient.
When we were staying at hilton hotel, the bathtoom had an led mirror with a warm temperature, i think it was 3000k. It was the most warming feeling. Ever since that day, ive been wanting to get a led mirrror.
Great video, consider talking about light-pollution and light-trespass solutions. Caring for our nocturnal animals, access to dark skys, and sleeping neighbors can result in beautiful lighting solutions and health! US GBC LEED has the best standards for this.
Sometimes when I want diffused light, I place a small, but powerfully bright LED task lamp somewhere in the room and have the diodes face towards the wall. It’s an easy and inexpensive lighting solution.
i feel like green strip lighting in the right style and setting looks really elegant. like you can use strip lighting to help bring seasons into the home without changing furniture too crazy. like change lighting strips, pillow accents, and kitchen rags around. a very subtle pink in the spring with sakura accenting too boom you have a whole new look
I think an interior door video would be great! To paint them dark or light is my million dollar question. Thank you so much in advance if you’re able to!
I was thinking before you said about bright hospital lighting that “but I want my place to look as bright and white as a hospital” and yeah I do. Yellow low lighting makes me tired. It makes me want to be lazy. I have energy health problems and bright white light makes me feel more alert plus makes my white and silver decor even brighter whereas if there was yellow light everything would be dull. I also am in a basement which is a large space but only has two basement windows. The walls are a beach blue and I basically have all my lighting switched to bright white except for one light (that I can’t seem to get open) in my bathroom. I want it to be a very cool toned space and having yellow lighting just won’t make it what it should be. Might be too much for some people but I can’t function without it.
I see your point about the outside. When to blend and when to create separation between indoors and out is an artform, and it is also very philosophical. I prefer to focus on physical egress and physical transitions between in and outdoor living areas, but only light paved/furnished/path/task areas. I think it is important to maintain the 'wild' on your land, because the perception of having more space "beyond" the zone where you are provides a sense of undiscovered area and the feeling of owning more space. It is also far better for wildlife. To learn more about lighting's impact on human animals and human circadian rhythms, read up on the, "Dark Sky" movement.
I found out that the most important thing is to feel comfortable in your a realty owner, I am always looking for a common language for interior 's designers really helped me to create apartments that are truly worth living in.
I have vision issues and do better with cooler light (AND am used to hospital light lol). But I am using warm light only because Nick said so. I know it looks better and makes me feel calmer.
Good information, Nick. I agree about dimmers, they are the easiest and least expensive way to make a difference. I use my pendants over my island on high beam for food preparation (task) then dim before guests arrive because everyone seems to want to congregate around the island upon arrival. We all want to look our best😉.
10:26 i actually have the cool light in my entrance area and hallway while in the rest of the house i have warm light and it really works well for me since it divides the areas
Hey Nick, your content is endlessly bingable. You are such a delight. And it is affecting me as we plan and prepare moving to another city. I started looking differently at our house, I am seeing why it feels so incoherent, I am even sitting up straight and being more appreciative of everything around me. It hugely helps to declutter and get rid of things that weigh us down. You are such an inspiration. I wonder: I have in my office (pastor) a lot of books and materials. Maybe you could do domething on offices/workspaces and how to make a lot of books /your shelves look not to distracting.
Ok so this isn't really what you are talking about but I actually have leaned in to the warm and cool light....but the cool light is actually the night mode of my aquascape in my dining room and is deep blue. I noticed in the evening when it is on it creates this beautiful gradient across the room as it meets the very warm light in my living room. So I found art pieces and furniature that kinda enhance the effect with different textures. It makes the space feel very sultry, I love sitting in there listening to the tinkling of the water from the aquascape and watching the blue, pinkish and soft warm light play across the room.
Could there be different lighting temps for different layers of lighting? For example 4000K for the ceiling lights (because if the ceiling lights are on I'm wanting more light in the area) and 3000K lights for the floor and side lamps?
I use 3000K for ceiling lamps and 2700K for everything else (except for the closet and bathroom that have 4000K so I can see things properly). I really like this combo, it's warm without getting too yellow and it's easy on the eyes. 3000K looks great during daytime and 2700K looks best at night, and they're close enough that it works well at any time of the day. 4000K can be quite harsh.
This is the best lighting video i have seeen… better than any other youtuber with way more subscribers and the way you explained everything was fantastic
I have yet to be convinced by the wonderful interior drsign youtube folks, that accent lighting is imperative. Ambient and task, yes. I 100% have those and will continue to, but I don't think I will use accent lights. I always feel like I'm in a museum when I'm in a home with accent lighting, which is not the vibe I want to feel at home.
Hey Nick thanks for the video! Do you think you could do a video on how to design a room with carpet? A lot of designs that you look at online are all beautiful hardwoods and it seems like carpet gets forgotten about.
On the coloured lighting, I really like matching our behind TV LEDs and living room bulb to the mood of the movie I'm watching. Like tonight I'm watching Sleepy Hollow and have a greyish blue look going on. I find green really relaxing for bedtime too!
I’m feeling so personally attacked over the “daylight” bulbs hate. I have 75+ houseplants and only one south facing window so I put 5000K bulbs in *almost* all of my light fixtures lmao
Dimming is a must. Also, one other item that can be important which a lot of people don’t understand is choosing high CRI lighting. I’m my opinion, the light is more true and crisp and is noticeable. It has a more appealing look and feel. In my opinion
I am new subscriber!! Moving from California to Michigan in my 60s. I sold everything and I am starting from the very beginning. Some times I agree, some others not, but still feel like I do need your thoughts before big decisions. Thanks!!!!
Can you do a video for lighting in odd spaces that typically have no windows (laundry rooms, hallways, mudrooms etc.)? These spaces typically have the classic boob light yet, in my opinion, the boob light is hard to replace. For example, I have a hallway with no windows and a boob light ...I'm struggling with finding a light fixture that isn't too extravagant but also isn't boring like a flat led light. Help would be much appreciated, thanks!
Hey Nick - Good tip re outdoor lighting to extend your space. Thanks for that. And can personally vouch for the colour temperature scenario: things just looked awkward in my living room until I switched out one bulb. One bulb!
I want a nice lighting configuration like this. I do want a gaming room that’s all fancy colored, but the whole rest of the house needs that warm feeling. Too dark and the house feels dirty, and if it’s too bright and white themed, it just feels like a hospital. A good mix of warm lighting with greenery like plants, some white mixed with wood colored theme, I feel like that makes a place feel like home. And you mentioned the hospital feeling after I wrote this so it’s funny that we feel the same lol
Very cool. I was searching LED lights and getting fatigued by all the gaudy offerings and decided to look for some more traditional lighting wisdom. Particularly that tip about lighting outside the window is much appreciated. I've got a floor-ceiling window on to a balcony with a lot of plants next to my computer desk, and I hate the black wall effect and usually just close my curtain. But I experimentally pointed my lamp out of the window, lighting up the plants, and it adds so much. It even makes the patches of light out on the street and the lit windows of farther houses feel like a connected space.
Very practical tips, thanks! What about daylight lighting in a home office? For me, I feel like a very warm light (even Edison bulbs) in a home office/studio is gonna make me fall asleep instead of working. But I definitely wouldn't want that stark cold hospital lighting. Do you have any tips on home offices in general maybe? 👓🙌
Thank you! We are just starting with a lighting project and this video was awesome and so educational!! Saved me a bundle in not screwing up and having to rebuy all over again.
Epic video! The modern lighting trend in Australia is like living in a lab. Cool white bright downlights. I feel more relaxed (and even sleep better) living in diffused, layered lighting.
I feel people are placing cool and bright lights in the bathroom, and sincerely, why do you want them? when you use the bathroom sometimes in the middle of the night and your eyes are in shock just turning on the switch... Do we realized that we need very very sweet lights especially in the bathroom and it's not even common to have them there.
I'm guessing you mean the LED light strips that comes in rolls? Yeah, you need light strips that has an opaque covering to diffuse the light. If not, you'd be able to see each individual bulb and that will look cheap.
Soft pink light is great for cocktail parties. Everybody looks amazing and the BBC place looks different and special. Not bright pink, soft pink. The one exception that proves Nicks warm white led rule.
Nick, could you do a video sharing your thoughts on art placement | How to determine which walls in your home should have decor on them versus left blank?
Right now I’m trying to equalize the color temperatures of my lighting. A sticking point is fabric lamp shades which skew the light output much warmer than I want it to be. Hoping to find whiter shades to make the lighting feel more consistent.
Shouldn't the light in my closet be bright cool light (hospital vibes) to bring out all the colors in the clothes so I can make a better decision on what should I wear?
Do you have a tip to have a lighting as nice as in urban outfitters home pictures please? It looks like a nice shiny cosy day and makes me want to live in the pic
Thank you for the tips Nick ! Please can you make video video about some ideas how to decorate darker flats? We are moving to bigger but much darker space and i am desperate for some pro tips.
I’m training to be an electrician but I’m thinking of pursuing lighting design on the side as well, so this is helpful!
that's a useful combo! I had a chat with my electrician about what I could *practically* put in the bathroom, but it would have been handy, if I'd been seeking design help, to have the same person know what would look good and what would work in a technical sense :)
What a great combination skillset!
Please get into lighting design! As a member of the design industry, there are not enough good lighting designers out there. In my area at least...
Wow that would be amazing to find an electrician who also did lighting design!
Do it! I’m a master plumber and own a plumbing company. I design bathrooms and that along has probably tripled my business because nobody in my demographic understands custom shower design. It will really help you be a better electrician as well.
Life goal: Find someone who talks to you the way Nick talks about Milanote 🥰
My love of Milanote truly runs deep!
@@Nick_Lewis quick question. When it comes to night stands, how tall should they be in comparison to your bed?
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@@Beehiveable I have the Ikea hermes pull out bed (it's my partner's which we kept while moving out), it has sides which are tall because it could be a day bed. we got tall hermes shelves for the bedside because a normal bedside table would be too low, and one would have to sit up and reach down to get anything which would be really inconvenient. 🤷🏻♀️ so I suppose Nick would tell you that the bedroom needs to be a practical and comfortable space and it would be as tall or short as you need it to be in regards to being in & out of bed.
Maybe adding mirrors can help with lightening up a room if there isn't alot of space for lights
And when you add mirrors, make sure they're "adjacent" to the window, not parallel to it. If you put a mirror in front of a window, it'll just bounce that light back outside.
I was JUST trying to explain lighting to my husband, but he listens to you much better than he listens to me. Thanks for coming to the rescue when I need you! 😄
Same! I’ve just saved this video to show my hubby later. Was trying to explain ‘layering’ the lighting to him last night and he looked at me like I was crazy. (While we sat in a room he LOVES because of the layered lighting 😂😂)
Lighting design is something that should be paid attention to. When dad finally had softer lights installed in the corners of all the bedrooms in our house, it made a HUGE difference. I never used the main light in my room ever again. He also had lights installed underneath the overhead kitchen cabinets to illuminate the countertops and EVERYONE was always in the mood to cook afterwards.
Love the look of the led strips and the potential they bring, but Nick, do you have a video on how best to install these? A Tips / tricks etc on how best to position / setup these in our homes as they instantly change the dynamic?
Can you go more into recessed LED strips? Where are how can you incorporate them into your home? How do you recess them so they're mostly hidden?
Agreed, would love to see a more in depth discussion/how to?
I put 2 LED Gimbals in where there were previously 2-4 light tracks. They are so bright! Only unfortunate thing is the previous owners had 60watt bulbs in 40w fixtures and the ceiling is black. We’re repairing the ceiling next year regardless but those two lights are give us a nicer light and a smooth vault highlighting our beautiful Fan.
Two lighting tips: 1) If you want to look good in the bathroom mirror, put the lights on the sides of your mirror, NOT the top. Lights at the top make you look dead. 2) Nothing looks richer and more charming for a dinner party than lots of candles. I have a dining room that has no electric lights. When we have people over, the whole room is lined with candles and we put several on the table.
As someone who has often had to use their bedroom as their workroom (I’m a tailor for a living) the most gamechanging thing I ever did for myself was put in a light that I can change the temp on. Helps me wake up in the morning (and helps when I really need to be able to see what I’m doing) then at sunset I can change it to warm!
For the exterior lights: it's also good to be conscious of light pollution and the impact that it can have on us and our surrounding.
Yes! I have landscape lighting in my back yard, but the neighbor behind me turns on a very powerful & bright spotlight every night...it shines right into my kitchen window and completely drowns out my pretty little garden lights. I think it's really rude.
@@JamieM470 We just sold our house and one thing I did not like about it was that our next door neighbor AND our across the street neighbor had bright security lights that shone directly into our house all night long.
We lived in a dark sky community in San Diego because we lived near the Palomar Observatory, and all lights had to point down, plus street lighting was the yellowish sodium lights. Now we live in a dark sky community as the base of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque. For one we don’t have street lights, and not only do we have to have all outdoor lighting facing down, but we can’t have shiny metal roofs. Metal roofs are okay, they just have to have a matte finish. Of course, there is a tramway that passes overhead to the crest and they don’t want everything right below shining up at those that are looking out over the city.
@@taraoakes6674 We’ve solved the problem by buying 32 mountain acres with ridges bordering it on three sides - no light anywhere!
@@JamieM470 they probably have no idea. I’d consider going over and politely asking them if they would please angle it downward.
I need daylight bulbs in my place because I get no natural light! The warm yellow light looks awful with my pale gray walls. As a renter, the cool light helps my plants grow.
Morning coffee and a Nick video 💗☕️🤗
I'm ready to grab mine and check out these comments!
We just bought our first home and I've been binge watching all your videos. I love that you give reasons for why something may or may not look good or work.
Hey Nick 👋🏻
How are you concealing the LED strips around your place? Did you float a piece of crown molding out from the wall? Under cabinets is easy - I totally get that - but in a big living room - how are you doing it? How are you hiding wires?
The only time you should use a daylight temp bulb is DURING the daytime in an area that needs a boost of “natural” light. Some Wi-Fi lights can adjust like this automatically just like the blue light filter on your phone or computer monitor.
Yes that is ideal! I have a new bedside lamp from Dyson that adjusts based on the time of day - I'll be discussing it in an upcoming video!
I'm glad you discussed diffused light. This trend of fixtures with bare bulbs for me is not a good one. I find it so harsh and just not pretty. I am very sensitive to light and need diffuse light. Also being in a room where the room is mostly backlit, like from one window is quite harsh. Has anyone had to sit across from someone who has a window behind them and this is the primary source of light in the room, you just don't see them and it will eventually hurt your eyes.
In my apartment complex, I feel like I can always point out where single guys live because at night I’m walking my dog and see these bright ‘blue’ cool toned lights in their apartments 😂
Especially if they're PC enthusiasts. I also had an RGB lighting phase before, oof it was cringey.
Haha so true
I guess thats why Im not single😮
Holy shit I feel so called out. I just genuinely like cooler light better.
That used to be me. I'm still single but I'm making better choices in my interior design lol
While I agree with you absolutely on the importance of including outdoor lighting in your lighting plan, you have to keep in mind the issue of light pollution and the very real impact it has on us, our neighbors, and the environment at large. Strongly considering dark sky friendly outdoor fixtures is a good way to have the best of both worlds.
It took me almost 20 years to get the lighting right in my first home! Now we're building again and having this info straight away really will help get it right the first time!
Ok so I'm not the only one checking continuously to see if Nick Lewis has posted... Also, drinking game idea: one shot every time NL says the words "ratan" or "jute."
Bonus points for the word cohesive, lol
Haha and just think - I edit my videos so you can IMAGINE how often I hear myself say these things! 😂
@@sarahouser3100 also "texture"
I'm curious if you've covered some of the lesser known design styles? or cover integrating a vintage or thrifted product into your space
Yes thank you so much! I really want to improve the lighting in my home, but it can obviously be pretty costly the replace them all at once. The tip to unify the color of the light bulbs is such a great idea in the mean time to help elevate my space!
Just go little bit at a time. Hope this was helpful!
Late to the party but with questions - I love accent lighting in principle, eg subtle LED lighting, little lamps on shelves, etc but I don’t understand how to power it all. Do you have everything on batteries? Power cords snaking all over the place? Do you have to get electricians in to hardwire everything? If so do you add extra switches? Would love a short video on the practicalities of “ok but how do you actually do lighting” if you ever get the time!
Great tip about lighting the outdoor space. Never considered it but it makes so much sense!
I had a lightbulb moment with that one too! (I´ll see myself out)
Just a little bit can give some nice dimension.
I found you a few days ago and I have binge watched all of your videos. I have learned so much. You have made me rethink several projects I have going on at the moment. Awesome content!!! Keep it coming.
Another great video!! I especially liked your chatting about the color of the light itself. SO important. It should work with the colors in the room (fabrics, paint etc) as well as being flattering to skin tones. One issue I had to work with was, the color bouncing into our home from the exterior that I had no control over. We live in Colorado and the house is surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. The bounced a green color into ever room in the house. I made decisions to not fight this as it would make all the colors look muddy. I chose fabrics and paints based on that. Also, using exterior lighting indoors is also an option. While you can't do the reverse (indoor lights outside), there's nothing preventing you from using exterior fixtures inside. I have two exterior sconces in my living room and another fixture, from the same line, in my foyer. If you like it, use it.
I am learning more visual merchandising skills in retail, and one of the last things I’m focusing on is lighting. This video not only helps me understand the importance and variety of options for lighting within a home, but for work as well! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!
Tip on color temperatures: bluer/whiter light is what we're used to during the day, and softer/oranger light at night, so I really love "dim-to-warm" bulbs! These are LEDs that give daylight temps when turned on all the way (which makes sense when it's bright outside but you want some additional light, you'll probably have to turn it up all the way to make a difference) and get orangey when dimmed. There are app-controlled "multi-white" bulbs as well, but I really hate that interface in terms of convenience and accessibility, and esp for guests! Coincidentally, the "dim-to-warm" function mimics how incandescent bulbs behave when dimmed, which is why folks often prefer/miss them, even though they're so inefficient.
Good afternoon Nick, greetings from Greece, love your videos!
The best part of your videos (besides you, of course!), is that you always show examples!! I love that!! It really does help!
When we were staying at hilton hotel, the bathtoom had an led mirror with a warm temperature, i think it was 3000k. It was the most warming feeling. Ever since that day, ive been wanting to get a led mirrror.
Same!!! I need one
Great video, consider talking about light-pollution and light-trespass solutions. Caring for our nocturnal animals, access to dark skys, and sleeping neighbors can result in beautiful lighting solutions and health! US GBC LEED has the best standards for this.
Sometimes when I want diffused light, I place a small, but powerfully bright LED task lamp somewhere in the room and have the diodes face towards the wall. It’s an easy and inexpensive lighting solution.
i feel like green strip lighting in the right style and setting looks really elegant. like you can use strip lighting to help bring seasons into the home without changing furniture too crazy. like change lighting strips, pillow accents, and kitchen rags around. a very subtle pink in the spring with sakura accenting too boom you have a whole new look
You have a voice that makes me trust you. Thank you Mr Lighting Man
I think an interior door video would be great! To paint them dark or light is my million dollar question. Thank you so much in advance if you’re able to!
I was thinking before you said about bright hospital lighting that “but I want my place to look as bright and white as a hospital” and yeah I do. Yellow low lighting makes me tired. It makes me want to be lazy. I have energy health problems and bright white light makes me feel more alert plus makes my white and silver decor even brighter whereas if there was yellow light everything would be dull. I also am in a basement which is a large space but only has two basement windows. The walls are a beach blue and I basically have all my lighting switched to bright white except for one light (that I can’t seem to get open) in my bathroom. I want it to be a very cool toned space and having yellow lighting just won’t make it what it should be. Might be too much for some people but I can’t function without it.
I’m so picky with lighting and no one ever gets it, thank you!!! I personally love a warm tone to mimic candlelight, very soothing
I see your point about the outside. When to blend and when to create separation between indoors and out is an artform, and it is also very philosophical. I prefer to focus on physical egress and physical transitions between in and outdoor living areas, but only light paved/furnished/path/task areas. I think it is important to maintain the 'wild' on your land, because the perception of having more space "beyond" the zone where you are provides a sense of undiscovered area and the feeling of owning more space. It is also far better for wildlife. To learn more about lighting's impact on human animals and human circadian rhythms, read up on the, "Dark Sky" movement.
I'm a lighting designer and I can confirm these points!
I found out that the most important thing is to feel comfortable in your a realty owner, I am always looking for a common language for interior 's designers really helped me to create apartments that are truly worth living in.
I have vision issues and do better with cooler light (AND am used to hospital light lol). But I am using warm light only because Nick said so. I know it looks better and makes me feel calmer.
Good information, Nick. I agree about dimmers, they are the easiest and least expensive way to make a difference. I use my pendants over my island on high beam for food preparation (task) then dim before guests arrive because everyone seems to want to congregate around the island upon arrival. We all want to look our best😉.
10:26 i actually have the cool light in my entrance area and hallway while in the rest of the house i have warm light and it really works well for me since it divides the areas
Hey Nick, your content is endlessly bingable. You are such a delight. And it is affecting me as we plan and prepare moving to another city. I started looking differently at our house, I am seeing why it feels so incoherent, I am even sitting up straight and being more appreciative of everything around me. It hugely helps to declutter and get rid of things that weigh us down. You are such an inspiration.
I wonder: I have in my office (pastor) a lot of books and materials. Maybe you could do domething on offices/workspaces and how to make a lot of books /your shelves look not to distracting.
Ok so this isn't really what you are talking about but I actually have leaned in to the warm and cool light....but the cool light is actually the night mode of my aquascape in my dining room and is deep blue. I noticed in the evening when it is on it creates this beautiful gradient across the room as it meets the very warm light in my living room. So I found art pieces and furniature that kinda enhance the effect with different textures. It makes the space feel very sultry, I love sitting in there listening to the tinkling of the water from the aquascape and watching the blue, pinkish and soft warm light play across the room.
Could there be different lighting temps for different layers of lighting? For example 4000K for the ceiling lights (because if the ceiling lights are on I'm wanting more light in the area) and 3000K lights for the floor and side lamps?
I use 3000K for ceiling lamps and 2700K for everything else (except for the closet and bathroom that have 4000K so I can see things properly). I really like this combo, it's warm without getting too yellow and it's easy on the eyes. 3000K looks great during daytime and 2700K looks best at night, and they're close enough that it works well at any time of the day. 4000K can be quite harsh.
This is the best lighting video i have seeen… better than any other youtuber with way more subscribers and the way you explained everything was fantastic
I have yet to be convinced by the wonderful interior drsign youtube folks, that accent lighting is imperative. Ambient and task, yes. I 100% have those and will continue to, but I don't think I will use accent lights. I always feel like I'm in a museum when I'm in a home with accent lighting, which is not the vibe I want to feel at home.
Hey Nick thanks for the video! Do you think you could do a video on how to design a room with carpet? A lot of designs that you look at online are all beautiful hardwoods and it seems like carpet gets forgotten about.
On the coloured lighting, I really like matching our behind TV LEDs and living room bulb to the mood of the movie I'm watching. Like tonight I'm watching Sleepy Hollow and have a greyish blue look going on. I find green really relaxing for bedtime too!
I’m feeling so personally attacked over the “daylight” bulbs hate. I have 75+ houseplants and only one south facing window so I put 5000K bulbs in *almost* all of my light fixtures lmao
Thanks for recommding Milanote, and for your great advice.
Any tips for lighting a rental, where you can only do very limited stuff?
off topic - but I like the way you wrapped the wood from your kitchen cabinetry around around the wall the adjoins the dining area
The outdoor lighting tip was an aha moment for me. Thanks!
Dimming is a must. Also, one other item that can be important which a lot of people don’t understand is choosing high CRI lighting. I’m my opinion, the light is more true and crisp and is noticeable. It has a more appealing look and feel. In my opinion
Thanks nick. Your videos are always packed full of solid tips and suggestions.
I am new subscriber!! Moving from California to Michigan in my 60s. I sold everything and I am starting from the very beginning. Some times I agree, some others not, but still feel like I do need your thoughts before big decisions. Thanks!!!!
Your channel is so interesting! Learning a lot, thanks.
Can you do a video for lighting in odd spaces that typically have no windows (laundry rooms, hallways, mudrooms etc.)? These spaces typically have the classic boob light yet, in my opinion, the boob light is hard to replace. For example, I have a hallway with no windows and a boob light ...I'm struggling with finding a light fixture that isn't too extravagant but also isn't boring like a flat led light. Help would be much appreciated, thanks!
We had Control 4 put into our home (home automation). We can choose the percentages of light we want. Love it.
You are my new fav TH-cam designer! So much great information thank you for this education!!!
Wow ! I never thought about outdoor lighting. Thank you so much.
Hey Nick - Good tip re outdoor lighting to extend your space. Thanks for that. And can personally vouch for the colour temperature scenario: things just looked awkward in my living room until I switched out one bulb. One bulb!
This is so helpful! I really need to upgrade my lighting now. Lol
I want a nice lighting configuration like this. I do want a gaming room that’s all fancy colored, but the whole rest of the house needs that warm feeling. Too dark and the house feels dirty, and if it’s too bright and white themed, it just feels like a hospital. A good mix of warm lighting with greenery like plants, some white mixed with wood colored theme, I feel like that makes a place feel like home. And you mentioned the hospital feeling after I wrote this so it’s funny that we feel the same lol
I can't tell you how helpful you've been to me with this video
Thank you👍
Very cool. I was searching LED lights and getting fatigued by all the gaudy offerings and decided to look for some more traditional lighting wisdom.
Particularly that tip about lighting outside the window is much appreciated. I've got a floor-ceiling window on to a balcony with a lot of plants next to my computer desk, and I hate the black wall effect and usually just close my curtain.
But I experimentally pointed my lamp out of the window, lighting up the plants, and it adds so much. It even makes the patches of light out on the street and the lit windows of farther houses feel like a connected space.
Very practical tips, thanks! What about daylight lighting in a home office? For me, I feel like a very warm light (even Edison bulbs) in a home office/studio is gonna make me fall asleep instead of working. But I definitely wouldn't want that stark cold hospital lighting. Do you have any tips on home offices in general maybe? 👓🙌
Thank you! I am terrible at this stuff... appreciate your ideas and clear explanation
You could live in a skip but if it's properly lit with warm white table lamps, it will look amazing. Lighting is everything.
Thank you! We are just starting with a lighting project and this video was awesome and so educational!! Saved me a bundle in not screwing up and having to rebuy all over again.
Epic video! The modern lighting trend in Australia is like living in a lab. Cool white bright downlights. I feel more relaxed (and even sleep better) living in diffused, layered lighting.
Since it's almost 7pm in Germany:
Good evening, Nick! 🤗
Please do a video on empty wall ideas and how to style them
I feel people are placing cool and bright lights in the bathroom, and sincerely, why do you want them? when you use the bathroom sometimes in the middle of the night and your eyes are in shock just turning on the switch... Do we realized that we need very very sweet lights especially in the bathroom and it's not even common to have them there.
I enjoy your videos much. I am learning a lot from you. Thank you! ☺️
Good Morning Nick!
Morning Susie!
Loved this!
Is there a brand you recommend for LED strips? Mine end up looking kind of cheap but the images you showed we're gorgeous😍
I'm guessing you mean the LED light strips that comes in rolls? Yeah, you need light strips that has an opaque covering to diffuse the light. If not, you'd be able to see each individual bulb and that will look cheap.
Soft pink light is great for cocktail parties. Everybody looks amazing and the BBC place looks different and special. Not bright pink, soft pink. The one exception that proves Nicks warm white led rule.
So helpful, I always learn from you Nick. Thanks for another great video.
Your videos are so helpful and instructive. *thank you*
I was expecting a much detailed guidance like the ones you have covered for colours.
I request such a series of videos for light
The hospital bright white light😅😅😅 I have it on my tiny home office ceiling 😅😅😅
That was super insightful, thank you!
Good stuff! So helpful and important topic, thank you Nick! 👏💡🙏🏼
Nick, could you do a video sharing your thoughts on art placement | How to determine which walls in your home should have decor on them versus left blank?
Right now I’m trying to equalize the color temperatures of my lighting. A sticking point is fabric lamp shades which skew the light output much warmer than I want it to be. Hoping to find whiter shades to make the lighting feel more consistent.
Shouldn't the light in my closet be bright cool light (hospital vibes) to bring out all the colors in the clothes so I can make a better decision on what should I wear?
This was very helpful. Thank you.
What brand of led strips would you suggest?
I put sunlight led bulbs in my windowless small bathroom and laundry room.
RBG LED strips behind the bed looks lit 😤 with a nice blue or orange 🥺
Blue? That'd give you insomnia though. Blue light from screens also have that effect on our brains.
Tacky and cheap! Just get spot lights. I understand the LED warm strip lights behind built in shelving but not behind a bed.
The lighting in the verandah ( space ) is a great tip 🎆🙏✨🙏🎇 🦋💜
Do you have a tip to have a lighting as nice as in urban outfitters home pictures please? It looks like a nice shiny cosy day and makes me want to live in the pic
I’ve watched a ton of your videos. Never heard you once mention milanote
This reminds me of my massive pet peeve around people whose Christmas lights are random assortments of warm and cool white and it's SO disjointed.
Thank you for the video!.
Thank you for the tips Nick ! Please can you make video video about some ideas how to decorate darker flats? We are moving to bigger but much darker space and i am desperate for some pro tips.