Lighting Options in Your New St. Louis Custom Home

Posted by Elizabeth on January 26, 2012

After our years of building St. Louis custom homes, Fischer & Frichtel has learned a thing or two about the building and design process. With all the decisions that come with a custom home – from flooring to wall colors to window treatments – you might think the process would become an overwhelming one. To help in planning your future custom home, Fischer & Frichtel would like to offer these tips when considering an essential part of your future home: the lighting.

• Consider the room. The lighting in your entry hallway is likely going to be far different from in your formal dining room. Before making any decisions on your lighting fixtures, think about the room and how it will be used. Are you looking for something functional or something formal? A room and its function could impact exactly what type of light you use.
• Think about other lighting options. These days, overhead lighting might be the primary source of light in a home, but many also like using a floor or table lamp. If the lighting is for a kitchen, you might not be using any additional lighting. But a living room or bedroom? There are always options for lighting accessories. Before deciding on a light fixture, consider if floor lamps or table lamps are something you will be using.
• What’s the fixture’s purpose? In a hallway, lighting serves a simple purpose: illumination. But in a dining room or entry hall, a light fixture could also serve as decoration or even a center piece of a room. By knowing what and how you’ll be using a light fixture, you can determine the right size, shape and everything in between.

Picking the lighting for your custom home can be a fun and rewarding experience. In the end, you’ll be rewarded with the home of your dreams. To see all of the lighting options we offer in our St. Louis custom homes, visit our Home Center or contact us today: (636) 449-0279!