Lighting
A conversation with The New American Remodel’s technology integrator
The 2020 New American Remodel shows how modern design can appeal to traditional sensibilities
"You won’t see the lighting strip, but you will still get the benefits of an illuminated pathway when you have to get up in the middle of the night."
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Monolithic white kitchens have given way to accents in matte black, and rich, saturated color.
New styles emphasize bold choices and homeowners’ individuality
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Dozens of light meter apps are available for IOS and android smartphones and tablets.
More on-site light-meter readings lead to evidence-based recommendations for effective undercabinet lighting
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It's rare to find lighting guidelines backed up by documented field testing
The home’s living room has the same footprint as pre-renovation, although it has been updated with new moldings and paint, as well as engineered hardwood flooring. The variegated wood plank and parquet floors are in the hallway, living and dining rooms.
The New American Remodeled home’s interior shows off the latest products and technologies
A computer lighting model converts input (such as ceiling and counter height, fixture and lamp type, surface color and reflectance, etc.) into both 2D output showing projected fc levels at every point on a 2x2 grid (above right), and a 3D model of the room showing the effects of the lighting plan (above). Current light levels at the island (right) are more than three times the 15 fc readings taken before the kitchen remodel.
Real-world footcandle readings shine a light on the importance of recessed fixture size, lamp type, and fixture location
Restored ironwork and a return to French doors in the façade keep the focus of The New American Home on the original home’s core as something that remained true to its period design while also transcending the traditional architecture of its old Orlando neighborhood. The side additions and connecting stone-and-brick terraces project a timeless estate feel that fits Florida, but would be equally at home in the Northeast or Midwest.
Carefully chosen and finely detailed products define the 2018 New American Remodel
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Photo courtesy Jeffrey A. Davis, Davis Photograph
This inspiring modernization of an 80-year-old historical structure holds lessons any remodeler can put to work
Today, the options for lighting are incredible, but making the right choice is more essential than ever. You don't want a room to be washed out or to be too dark, so choosing both the right type of lighting and the right design for your client's taste are equally important factors.