Investing in decent lighting, natural or otherwise, will brighten up your home

Kya deLongchamps says that when it comes to shining a light on your home, you should invest in the best quality you can afford

A WHOLE house, new landscaping, a single room — never underestimate the transformational power of lighting. The market is full of bright beauties and hard working wonders, and the design bar has never been higher.

Focus on light’s vital decorative and practical importance in your build or renovation adventure. Surrounding materials, including the walls, ceiling, floor and your chosen surface colours, will bounce, scatter or swallow the illumination from your lighting.