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  • @forumaura43
    @forumaura43 2 роки тому +9

    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.

  • @joannelott6183
    @joannelott6183 3 роки тому +4

    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!

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому +4

      Just go little bit at a time. Hope this was helpful!

  • @Androgynary
    @Androgynary 3 роки тому +170

    I’m training to be an electrician but I’m thinking of pursuing lighting design on the side as well, so this is helpful!

    • @paintingmonkey
      @paintingmonkey 3 роки тому +21

      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 :)

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому +34

      What a great combination skillset!

    • @christopherharkins4785
      @christopherharkins4785 3 роки тому +7

      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...

    • @sophievanderbilt1325
      @sophievanderbilt1325 2 роки тому +4

      Wow that would be amazing to find an electrician who also did lighting design!

    • @michaeljohnson2922
      @michaeljohnson2922 2 роки тому +16

      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.

  • @ryansommers4664
    @ryansommers4664 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @erikabraga100
    @erikabraga100 2 роки тому

    I love this video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    I love daylight lights 😂 but I do have layers of lights and the daylight ones are not the ones on all the time

  • @jennifermayberry6200
    @jennifermayberry6200 2 роки тому +141

    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 😂

    • @rolandaustria7926
      @rolandaustria7926 2 роки тому +13

      Especially if they're PC enthusiasts. I also had an RGB lighting phase before, oof it was cringey.

    • @kd2533
      @kd2533 2 роки тому +1

      Haha so true

    • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
      @Burritosarebetterthantacos Рік тому +5

      I guess thats why Im not single😮

    • @clintonleonard5187
      @clintonleonard5187 11 місяців тому +6

      Holy shit I feel so called out. I just genuinely like cooler light better.

    • @danielgonzalezjimenez5677
      @danielgonzalezjimenez5677 10 місяців тому +5

      That used to be me. I'm still single but I'm making better choices in my interior design lol

  • @zsclefairy1183
    @zsclefairy1183 2 роки тому +72

    The interior design program at my college had an entire semester dedicated to just lighting. Kinda proves how important it is.

    • @wekdjsjx
      @wekdjsjx Рік тому +3

      could you please recommed any books that you use? I'm designing my own house and lighting design is definetly a struggle!

  • @wayneroyle6432
    @wayneroyle6432 3 роки тому +46

    Maybe adding mirrors can help with lightening up a room if there isn't alot of space for lights

    • @rolandaustria7926
      @rolandaustria7926 2 роки тому +5

      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.

  • @adjpodge
    @adjpodge 3 роки тому +66

    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?

    • @rwilson7019
      @rwilson7019 2 роки тому +8

      Agreed, would love to see a more in depth discussion/how to?

    • @WhirlyPearly
      @WhirlyPearly 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @paulleach2231
    @paulleach2231 2 роки тому +36

    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?

  • @crowsinaboat
    @crowsinaboat 3 роки тому +221

    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.

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 3 роки тому +49

      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.

    • @cs4849
      @cs4849 3 роки тому +19

      @@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.

    • @taraoakes6674
      @taraoakes6674 2 роки тому +25

      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.

    • @cs4849
      @cs4849 2 роки тому +14

      @@taraoakes6674 We’ve solved the problem by buying 32 mountain acres with ridges bordering it on three sides - no light anywhere!

    • @luckyone7328
      @luckyone7328 2 роки тому +14

      @@JamieM470 they probably have no idea. I’d consider going over and politely asking them if they would please angle it downward.

  • @lose999
    @lose999 3 роки тому +16

    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.

  • @snetside
    @snetside 2 роки тому +11

    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?

  • @julesoyler4306
    @julesoyler4306 3 роки тому +37

    I can't believe this stroke of luck.. I puck up my phone, and there you are Nick! Good morning, what a way to start my day!

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому +1

      Hey Jules! You are early today!

    • @francesh3423
      @francesh3423 2 роки тому

      Jules, you must be a huge hockey🏒 fan?! Autocorrect pick to puck😆

  • @Beehiveable
    @Beehiveable 3 роки тому +106

    Life goal: Find someone who talks to you the way Nick talks about Milanote 🥰

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому +14

      My love of Milanote truly runs deep!

    • @Beehiveable
      @Beehiveable 3 роки тому +3

      @@Nick_Lewis quick question. When it comes to night stands, how tall should they be in comparison to your bed?

    • @marythomas6543
      @marythomas6543 2 роки тому +1

      👏🏽

    • @Milanote
      @Milanote 2 роки тому +1

      🥰

    • @Abby_Liu
      @Abby_Liu 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @olga138
    @olga138 3 роки тому +54

    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.

  • @kristina_lynn
    @kristina_lynn 2 роки тому +2

    I would suggest that people re-evaluate if they really need lots of outdoor lighting, it can be harmful to wildlife/birds especially during migration season, and increase light pollution in cities. I know it looks so lovely to light up your yard just to look out at it from inside your house but the consequences outweigh the benefit of it for me unless you're responsible about it and only use it when you need it!

  • @adaferran15
    @adaferran15 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @trishaellen7449
    @trishaellen7449 3 роки тому +9

    In an open concept town house how would one create consistent lighting on the ceiling with out over doing or making the ceiling lighting look tacky or what have you?

  • @kathleenwiens6763
    @kathleenwiens6763 3 роки тому +16

    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."

    • @sarahouser3100
      @sarahouser3100 3 роки тому +7

      Bonus points for the word cohesive, lol

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому +10

      Haha and just think - I edit my videos so you can IMAGINE how often I hear myself say these things! 😂

    • @kathleenwiens6763
      @kathleenwiens6763 3 роки тому +2

      @@sarahouser3100 also "texture"

  • @smboehland
    @smboehland 3 роки тому +10

    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?

    • @lsamoa
      @lsamoa 2 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @kaley5730
    @kaley5730 3 роки тому +32

    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! 😄

    • @pholliez
      @pholliez 3 роки тому +6

      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 😂😂)

  • @collator
    @collator 3 роки тому +13

    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.

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому +15

      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!

  • @speedyspeedgirl1778
    @speedyspeedgirl1778 3 роки тому +11

    Please don't do unnecessary outdoor lighting! Light pollution is a real issue!

    • @mirabella2154
      @mirabella2154 3 роки тому +2

      Go blame Elon Musk of "light pollution" instead of average citizens.

    • @speedyspeedgirl1778
      @speedyspeedgirl1778 3 роки тому +5

      @@mirabella2154 Why so angry?
      Everyone can contribute positively and negatively. Just because some people or companies have more power than others, doesn't mean everything else doesn't count. We all can help make the world a little better. Every bit counts.

    • @mirabella2154
      @mirabella2154 3 роки тому +2

      @@speedyspeedgirl1778 You are ridiculous.

    • @lsamoa
      @lsamoa 3 роки тому +7

      @@mirabella2154 No she's absolutely right. Musk's satellites do disturb the night sky and are a problem for astronomers, but most light pollution comes from buildings and city lighting, which have a huge negative impact on plants, pollinators and other wild life. So her warning is totally warranted. And even if she were wrong there would be no reason to get salty about it.

    • @mirabella2154
      @mirabella2154 3 роки тому +2

      @@lsamoa Then take out all your light bulbs and sit in the darkness. Or go live in a cave. You won't find light there. But stop telling other people what to do. It's none of your business.

  • @jennifertencati4067
    @jennifertencati4067 3 роки тому +12

    Morning coffee and a Nick video 💗☕️🤗

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому +2

      I'm ready to grab mine and check out these comments!

  • @nancyneyedly4587
    @nancyneyedly4587 3 роки тому +9

    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.

  • @plushieangela
    @plushieangela 2 роки тому +5

    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

  • @fufufuaru
    @fufufuaru Рік тому +8

    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.

  • @georgemohr7532
    @georgemohr7532 2 роки тому +8

    Outdoor lighting: yes, I agree that it is important for making you home more consistent. That said, I live in a large urban apartment building and most of the apartments have terraces (balconies...whatever) and there is a series of balconies that are outside our bedroom window. The lighting that some folks are using on their balconies is obnoxious bright white lights. I would have liked for you to have added that outdoor lighting should take into consideration your neighbor's windows. Yes, I do know about blackout shades but still.,,,

    • @catritz
      @catritz Рік тому

      I bet, they're using LED...

  • @tastybrownie7448
    @tastybrownie7448 3 місяці тому +2

    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?

  • @prophetessoftroy
    @prophetessoftroy 2 роки тому +15

    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.

  • @ld4028
    @ld4028 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @fraxinus1877
    @fraxinus1877 2 роки тому +23

    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!

  • @singincherry
    @singincherry 2 роки тому +8

    Hey Nick! Great video! Would love to see one focused on outdoor lighting. Maybe also on how to design/ use your outdoor space in the cooler months. I feel like most people (me included) ignore their outdoor spaces once the summer ends.

  • @a24-45
    @a24-45 2 роки тому +23

    When I worked in a big fluoro-lit office a few years back, you had the 4th option in overhead lighting of pink toned light--not just the 3 options mentioned here of blue toned or yellow toned or daylight tone. (By pink, I mean a subtle imperceptible effect, not the party colours shown in this video.)
    A colleague who had worked in modelling and portrait photography insisted we get the pink option, as it is so much more flattering to every complexion, and makes blemishes and imperfections invisible. I observed these different lighting tones on people's faces, and what he said is is absolutely true. Yellow-toned light can also reduce blemishes, but it will make blue eyes look dull, and make teeth and eye-whites look more yellow. Blue is better for eye-whites and teeth but it will emphasis wrinkles, skin folds and circles under the eyes, so it has an ageing effect. I hated having to sit under a bluetoned overhead light at work, I knew it made my olive tones skin more greenish. Pink light is the best all-rounder for complexions by far, if you look closely many UA-camrs , not just in the makeup and beauty business, seem to be using it .
    BTW I have found I can't rely on box descriptions of the light colour, i have to test them myself. I have never found any standard lights that actually say " pink" on the box. They usually say "warm", but that can mean either yellow or pink. ""daylight" toned light often turns out to be blue. If skin appearance is important to you , if you can't find pink toned light, I would choose a TRUE "daylight" wherever possible.

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 2 роки тому

      Do you have any specific products you recommend? This is interesting advice but I don't really know what I'm looking for, so some specificity might help as to what items/brands exist that carry this type of lighting.

    • @a24-45
      @a24-45 2 роки тому +1

      @@lifeontheledgerlines8394 sorry I dont. It might have been a Phillips brand fluoro and the tubes came from an office supplies wholesaler. If you are after fluoros, you might contact a lighting/electrical wholesale store, whose staff are usually ex-tradespersons and who often know a lot more than regular retail staff. failing that you light get lucky with staff at a large hardware chain store.
      The "pink" option made a difference at work because the ceilings and walls were pure white and the furnishings and floors were grey- which meant that the background colour was already overly cool, casting ashgrey shadows If you are thinking of pink lights for your home, the effect would depend on your existing colour scheme. A personal colour consultant would advise you to choose a colour scheme throughout your home which blends with your skin tone for all-day flattery; so you then wouldnt have to think too much about the colour of your light globes! But too bad if you dont want pink tones everywhere in your decor LOL! Seriously though, if you have yellow in your scheme e,g. honey timber floors, then adding pink is going to give a slightly orange result. Green foliage reflecting green light through the windows will also alter the interior background colour, and tend to neutralise pink. Its like buying paint colours; i dont think there is any way to get around trying out lights in your own home light conditions, which are so different from anywhere else you might test them such as a store or lighting showroom. I have actually chosen cool lights for my home (surprise surprise) because the warmer globes I could find seemed to produce an overheated "sunset"effect in my cream colour scheme that i didnt like. good luck with your light shopping!

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 2 роки тому

      @@a24-45 Thank you so much for all of the advice! I appreciate this so much

  • @catritz
    @catritz Рік тому +1

    Diffused or not... LED and fluorescent are terrible. Not to mention, unhealthy, "Dirty Electricity". Halogen is borderline.
    Using a dimmer? It is still unhealthy.
    *I'm an artist, so forgive my ranting* ...
    Give back our *Thomas Edison* , incandescent lighting .

  • @hallienewcomer6488
    @hallienewcomer6488 3 роки тому +4

    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😍

    • @rolandaustria7926
      @rolandaustria7926 2 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @zarazalazar
    @zarazalazar 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @katiehodges1972
    @katiehodges1972 2 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @aliblue3605
    @aliblue3605 2 роки тому +1

    Any tips for lighting a rental, where you can only do very limited stuff?

  • @kate8438
    @kate8438 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @fishnsyd
    @fishnsyd 3 роки тому +4

    Great tip about lighting the outdoor space. Never considered it but it makes so much sense!

    • @alexsilva-vn7jc
      @alexsilva-vn7jc 3 роки тому +3

      I had a lightbulb moment with that one too! (I´ll see myself out)

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  3 роки тому

      Just a little bit can give some nice dimension.

  • @DNAConsultingDetectives
    @DNAConsultingDetectives 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @markkwong9512
    @markkwong9512 Місяць тому +1

    For all the people flooding 4000K lights in their house

  • @cantstopthecrochet
    @cantstopthecrochet 3 роки тому +2

    Good afternoon Nick, greetings from Greece, love your videos!

  • @brooke3312
    @brooke3312 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @hannahv.03
    @hannahv.03 2 роки тому +1

    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? 👓🙌

  • @abdulhai93
    @abdulhai93 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @cathylehman7538
    @cathylehman7538 2 роки тому +1

    Nick, I wanted to install LED lights beneath cabinets in kitchen and bath but there are no ready made “kits”. I am not hiring an electrician just for that.

  • @johncho9160
    @johncho9160 Рік тому +1

    Hey could you share where you got your wall clock?

  • @werak.8595
    @werak.8595 3 роки тому +3

    Wonderful video! I tend to ignore these general advice kind of videos lately, as most of them seem to be so similar to each other. But this one has so many fresh ideas! I loved all of them. Nick, You are the best

  • @shannamathias4176
    @shannamathias4176 3 роки тому +1

    What brand of led strips would you suggest?

  • @SouthernMama2five
    @SouthernMama2five 2 роки тому +2

    This is advice I have been waiting for! I live in an open concept contemporary home, and lighting my space is a challenge. Thank you, Nick, for making this a little less daunting.

  • @gemmaviridis
    @gemmaviridis 3 роки тому +1

    Okay nick, but I see that LED recessed lighting everywhere online 😂

  • @StellaCharm
    @StellaCharm 2 роки тому +1

    I usually don't find helpful videos hilarious but I am DYING over here! you are hilarious and you're so helpful at the same time! thank you so much

  • @erikanicole7909
    @erikanicole7909 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @saltwaterpurl
    @saltwaterpurl Місяць тому

    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.

  • @mari-cocochavez1691
    @mari-cocochavez1691 3 місяці тому

    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!!!!

  • @Sandyyyyyyyyyy
    @Sandyyyyyyyyyy 2 роки тому +2

    Question: when adding all these different options do you connect them to a single light switch in each room?

    • @silvasilvasilva
      @silvasilvasilva 2 роки тому

      They are usually separate, so you can choose when to use each of them.

  • @cavalli821
    @cavalli821 8 місяців тому

    Hi. Watching from Boston, USA 2 years after you made this video! After watching your video, I looked up cove lighting options- I saw LED rope lights and LED strips. Can both be concealed with crown molding? I did not LED strips that looked good by themselves but I havent looked much yet- Curious to hear your thoughts :) thanks for making such a good video!

  • @kroselavy
    @kroselavy 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @willbass2869
    @willbass2869 2 роки тому

    Dude....starting at 9 min or so you just talked waaaayy too fast.
    I rolled back twice and still just too rushed.
    Great info but man was that hard to process.
    Dimmers...hospitals...color...Kelvin (?)...warm...cool.....
    STOP! Let me off.
    Edit: yes, I'm from the South. It's not that we're 'dim' it's just that we listen slowly.

  • @imagardner9596
    @imagardner9596 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Nick...this video came at a perfect time for me. I've been thinking about adding outdoor lighting to my patio that is surrounded by trees and shrubs, for the reasons you stated here... but I'm having difficulty deciding on a quality brand of solar lighting. Do you have any recommendations?

  • @MistyHarris
    @MistyHarris 2 роки тому +1

    These are really good tips, thanks! Any advice for hiding/dealing with the plugs attached to led strips? That's my biggest struggle with mine.

  • @theamethyst93
    @theamethyst93 Місяць тому

    I love Philips hue, they’re all over my apartment. some people really hate them but they have multiple color settings and regular setting like daylight, golden light, and customizable colors you can pick for the perfect daylight white color. You can also put them on a timer so they change at certain times.

  • @applesauceandhoney2407
    @applesauceandhoney2407 Місяць тому

    what about led strips that eveyone is saying is the only way to fully light up dining and living. I hate the look. Looks so modern , trendy, and store like. What are our options to fully light up a room (aambient),I feel that is so hard to get right. Could you help me more with that if I don't like that look but all the lighting stores say that is the only way to go. The task and accent come after. So what do you advice?

  • @chiusa6509
    @chiusa6509 2 роки тому +1

    I watch you from Spain and I love your channel, but I would ask you to speak a bit slower for people non speaking a fluent English, it is a little difficult to follow you. Thanks for all your advices

    • @nataliapiekarowicz5869
      @nataliapiekarowicz5869 2 роки тому

      In Spain too

    • @carolinacarsolio5476
      @carolinacarsolio5476 2 роки тому +1

      Hola! cuando no le entiendo a Nick, reduzco la velocidad del video. Se puede elegir la velocidad en el engrane que está abajo de la pantalla 😀

    • @chiusa6509
      @chiusa6509 2 роки тому +1

      @@carolinacarsolio5476 Gracias☺️

  • @fakeusername92
    @fakeusername92 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @buildWYLD
    @buildWYLD 2 роки тому

    We are currently trying to pick out lights for our house....there are so many sites. Do you have any favorites that you would shop? We want modern lighting...and we need some large lighting options. Thank you

  • @melizabeth908
    @melizabeth908 3 роки тому +1

    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😉.

  • @samanthac.349
    @samanthac.349 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @thomasdc2439
    @thomasdc2439 11 місяців тому

    Actually, placing outdoor light is very bad for the animals and for your neighbours. We have already too much light polution. Please don't do that. Use some curtains to cover the "black window".
    And the temperature of your lightning should also match the light outside (with some exceptions). Which means that you should use day/cool light temp during the day. You can do that to balance out dark corners in your room during the day. Especially around your desk or in the kitchen.
    And I also disagree with colorful lightning. It can be used to set really interesting and magical accents in your home. Just don't go crazy with that. It is the same rule as for everything in design ;).

  • @cassandra.a
    @cassandra.a 3 місяці тому

    Nick I watch your content all the time. I am currently in decision paralysis about ceiling fans and lighting. I don't need ceiling fans with lights downstairs...but upstairs in the main bedroom and one of the other rooms I need a ceiling fan with a light. There are vaulted ceilings it gets sooooo hot even in the winter. A video on stylish ceiling fans would be oh so helpful. Thank you!!!

  • @arieldamian2248
    @arieldamian2248 5 місяців тому

    I have a question about defusing light. Were you thinking mostly of ambient lighting when you talk about diffusing light, or are accent lights also better when they are diffused? If I have a line shaped lamp above a painting or poster rack, should I diffuse it with a custom shade?

  • @valleeny
    @valleeny 10 місяців тому

    Can I have 3000K lights as ambient while having 4000K as more of task light, over kitchen prep area, kitchen cabinet LED lighting and bathroom vanity and cabinet lighting

  • @chuckandmax7313
    @chuckandmax7313 3 роки тому +1

    Are table lamps, ambient light, or task lighting,? I think in this area I have everything down, outdoor lighting lots of accent lighting and good ambient light. Except in my living room which I would love to put led lighting in as it has a recessed tray ceiling but no ceiling fixture, the only thing is that I will have to build a little ledge around the recess to hide the lighting because I don’t want to see the leds

    • @ltgemini1599
      @ltgemini1599 2 роки тому

      I don't have any electrical in my living room ceiling. Just starting and have a floor lamp, a table lamp and a salt lamp that I use as a night light. Not done yet!

  • @michaelmiller1109
    @michaelmiller1109 2 роки тому

    I argue manufacturers haven't figured out LED lighting strips. Manufacturers can do insane cheap, or insane color stuff, or insane expensive. For example, good luck going to Amazon and searchig LED light strips and get an honest answer for the color temperature.

  • @michaelmiller1109
    @michaelmiller1109 2 роки тому

    In my house we don't go over 3000 kelvin except in the garage where 5000 is allowed. Most my bulbs are 3K but I have occasional 2700 where appropriate.

  • @nursetrehammy4613
    @nursetrehammy4613 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @agnediciuniene9861
    @agnediciuniene9861 2 роки тому

    We installed 4000K lights. 2700 makes everything somehow look dark and is only comfortable for snuggling. Not reading or working

  • @anselmcs595
    @anselmcs595 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @ericachoudhury226
    @ericachoudhury226 10 місяців тому

    Hi Nick ! Our interior designer is insisting us on having both neutral white and warm lights in the living room cum dining space and bedroom. Like LED lighting strip in warm tone and the rest in neutral white. I’m bit concerned about it. Please help. Is this the correct way?

  • @shengdavis4597
    @shengdavis4597 13 днів тому

    Can you recommend a LED strip for the living room? Thank you

  • @kimmyhill
    @kimmyhill 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @channarubin8267
    @channarubin8267 Рік тому

    i would like to add to the outdoorlighting: do not put them on solar-all- night- switched on mode.
    That is painfull for all the birds, bees ..you name it.. because they get iritated of never having real night, because crazy humans make the night bright.

  • @heatherishmaelmcarthur243
    @heatherishmaelmcarthur243 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @maggiemctoon3018
    @maggiemctoon3018 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @LaurenAnne6
    @LaurenAnne6 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @amypennebacker4941
    @amypennebacker4941 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a lighting designer and I can confirm these points!

  • @llrainll
    @llrainll 2 роки тому

    I have an obsession with lights! Why are people leaving the LED Strips exposed like this? “ …………………”

  • @anvipatel1359
    @anvipatel1359 Рік тому

    Thank you for your videos!
    Can we mix recessed lights and modern magnetic strip lights on the ceiling? Can you please guide if we want to use magnetic strip for accent or focus light along with recessed ambient light.

  • @KatieRockey
    @KatieRockey 3 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful! I really need to upgrade my lighting now. Lol

  • @nikhileshlal6191
    @nikhileshlal6191 18 днів тому

    Beautiful video. Could you support me in designing light for my apartment?

  • @hannahhelton3789
    @hannahhelton3789 2 роки тому

    I’m wondering if someone in the comments can help me….
    I’m looking for a battery powered picture light that isn’t a million dollars but also isn’t cheap and plastic looking. Anyone?

  • @Motoch3
    @Motoch3 Рік тому

    Have you done a video on the lighting halls? Everyone puts lights down the middle (typically can). Any thoughts on lighting only the walls or off-centering the lights?

  • @amycmcc1
    @amycmcc1 Рік тому

    Would it be okay to put slightly cooler lights in the overhead fixture, so like a warm daylight. Then a few shades warmer on the accent and task lighting?

  • @puddingmango
    @puddingmango 2 роки тому

    Now I'm even more annoyed by these super cold 5k recessed lights the builder put everywhere in my new house. Why did they do that? Are cooler lights cheaper by any means?

  • @brandondsouza4602
    @brandondsouza4602 3 роки тому +1

    Which leds u have in your ceiling?

  • @Polyfire
    @Polyfire 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @janetgarcia5637
    @janetgarcia5637 Місяць тому

    I just found your channel , great video ❤️❤️🤩 I’m a fan already 🙏