How can you create a lighting plan?

​A lighting plan shows at which positions light points are created. A lighting plan helps to create an atmosphere in the space, but also to give lighting a balanced, functional and aesthetic function. Lighting plans are often made in spaces with a large surface area such as offices, shops, homes, restaurants or gardens. To implement a lighting plan you need lighting, switching material and cables. This knowledge base article explains how to make a lighting plan.

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​Step-by-step plan for creating a lighting plan

If you want to create a lighting plan, you can perform the following steps:

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Step 1: Analyze location

Make an analysis of the location for which you want to make a lighting plan. Include all factors that can influence a lighting plan in the analysis.
These can be the different factors:

• Light incidence

• Natural elements

• Design

• Highlight objects

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Step 2: Choose lighting

Choose the type of lighting in the places where it is desired. You can consider different styles, shapes or types. You can make lighting varied by choosing from pendant lights, subtle recessed spotlights, standing lamps and more.

Layered lighting:
In addition to basic lighting, also apply accent lighting. These two types of lighting can be combined well. This can provide more depth and atmosphere in the space or garden. With accent lighting it is possible to highlight certain features.

Functional lighting:Lighting should not only look nice and create atmosphere, it should also be functional. It should match the wishes, goals and functions of your garden or indoor location. Subtle lighting can also be functional. Think of lighting the path in your garden.

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Step 3: Make a detailed sketch

Make a detailed sketch of the interior location or your garden with all the locations where you want to place lighting and the lighting sources you want to use. Include in this sketch the height of the lighting, direction of the light and the intensity of the light. The more accurate you make the sketch, the better the implementation and therefore the final execution of your plan will be.

 

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Step 4: Choosing cables

Use appropriate cables for the lighting purpose, situation and location.

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Step 5: Test the lighting plan and adjust it if necessary

Test the lighting plan at different times of the day, so that you are not surprised. Adjust the lighting when necessary, until you have achieved the desired result.

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