If you are building your own home in Brisbane, or renovating your current property, then it is important to plan your electrical system and lighting carefully, and take into account a range of factors, from the placement of lights and power outlets to ensuring the right amount of lighting and electrical solutions for each space in your home. In this post, we will guide you through the considerations that you should keep in mind when creating your lighting and electrical plan. Backed by the extensive knowledge of our residential electricians, our guide can help you find the right plan for your home. 

1. Power Outlets: Where Should They Go? Which Ones Do You Need

When deciding where to put power outlets, it’s useful to think about what each space in your home is used for, and how it will be used long-term. This should help you to plan how many power outlets you need in each room, and where they should go. As experienced residential electricians, we have encountered many homes that simply do not have power outlets where you would normally expect them to be, and many more where outlets exist which seem superfluous to requirements. Avoid this with careful planning in good time. For instance, you might decide that power outlets that are likely to be used mainly to charge electronic devices only need to have USB charging outlets rather than sockets for other electrical appliances.

2. Lighting and Switch Placement 

The range of lighting options available can seem overwhelming, but it helps to start by thinking about what type of lighting you will need in each room. For example, in a bedroom or living room, you may want a range of soft lighting options more conducive to relaxation, while in the kitchen or laundry room you will need stronger lighting so that you can see properly when cooking or doing laundry and household chores. 

Doing this early is important because some lighting types will need to be embedded into your interior design, while others can be added later. For instance, if you want LED light installation in your kitchen, it will be useful to know as early as possible so it can be incorporated into your kitchen design. Using a mix of overhead lighting and, for instance, floor lamps can help to give you flexibility to change the lighting to meet your needs. It can be tempting to go a little overboard with lighting options, but it’s best not to over-light your home. Too much lighting wastes energy and means you’ll be paying for lighting you don’t actually need. If you find you need a boost, then you can always add lamps and other standalone lighting options later. 

Don’t forget, you should match all your lighting choices with an appropriate switch placement that is convenient for everyday use. 

You can find out more about LED light installation and other light fitting services by contacting Sparks Power today. 

3. Ceiling Fan Installation 

If you require ceiling fan installation, then once again, it’s best to determine where this will be as early as possible in your planning phase. This will allow your electrical contractor to work more efficiently. 

Get professional electrical solutions when planning lighting and electrics for your home renovation, by contacting us today.