Perfect Lighting Hardcover – January 1, 2008

The book is divided into 3 main parts, in order for the reader to fully absorb the concept of lighting in the home, the latest spectrum of lighting schemes and the sheer variety of effects that can be achieved and at the same time, fulfilling a balance of lighting needs in the home. What Lighting Can Do in Your Home - shows the effects of lighting and what it creates, demonstrating the key principles of lighting design. Topics are illustrated with 'feature spreads' & checklists to show how a specific room scheme has been conceived. Light as a Decorative Tool - shows specific lighting effects, e.g. concealed lighting for display in a dining room, backlighting a stairwell in the hallway etc. Specific lighting solutions are highlighted & explained throughout. Lighting at Work: Room by Room - this section demonstrates the key considerations when planning your lighting; how to link & divide spaces, enhance a small space with lighting, provide focal points etc. It uses real locations to show examples of the techniques room by room. Sally Storey, Design Decorator for John Cullen Lighting, is one of the country's leading lighting experts. Much of her time is spent travelling all over the world to design lighting schemes for individual and corporate clients. She has written two very successful books on the subject of lighting and is regularly asked to speak at top interior design events. Read more