
Lighting
Indoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
What lighting types should you use in each area?
Living rooms feel inviting with indoor lighting like pendant lights and floor lamps. Kitchens benefit from bright ceiling spotlights and downlights. Bathrooms combine vanity wall lights with moisture-rated ceiling lights. Bedrooms feel calm with wall sconces or table lamps. Outdoors, a mix of garden lights, outdoor wall lights, and flood lights adds both ambience and security.
How bright should your lights be?
General rooms usually need around 100 to 150 lumens per square metre. Kitchens and studies require stronger brightness for task clarity. Bedrooms and living areas work best with dimmable fittings that let you adjust light levels.
What colour temperature works best?
Warm white between 2700K and 3000K creates comfort in living areas and bedrooms. Neutral or cool white closer to 4000K suits kitchens, laundries, and work zones. Keeping the colour temperature consistent within each room ensures balance.
What features make lighting easier to customise?
Dimmable fittings allow control over brightness. 3CCT switchable colour gives flexibility to select the warmth you prefer. Motion sensors improve convenience in driveways and entryways, while smart controls let you set schedules and room scenes.
How do you build an energy-smart lighting plan?
LED fittings are the most efficient choice for the whole home. Using task lighting instead of over-lighting entire rooms saves energy, and adding sensors or timers to outdoor lighting prevents unnecessary power use.
Do you need an electrician to install lighting?
A licensed electrician must install hardwired fittings such as ceiling lights, and downlights. Portable lamps and plug-in lights can be added without professional help.
Why shop Buildmat’s lighting range?
With a wide choice of indoor lighting and outdoor lighting Buildmat offers LED performance, dimmable fittings, and sensor-ready designs that combine comfort, efficiency, and style across your home.