Biggest Lighting Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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➤ In this video, I go over the top 5 common lighting mistakes that I see and how to fix them! We are discussing boob lights, color temperature and builder grade fixtures and other mistakes that you might be making! Of course I give you my favorite lighting tips too so you can fix those mistakes in your own home.
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00:00 - Top lighting mistakes and how to fix them
00:25 - Selecting the wrong color temperature for your space
02:40 - Relying on one light bulb to light the whole room
04:55 - Sticking with builder grade lighting fixtures
06:55 - Blinding your guests
08:15 - Not utilizing dimmers in your home
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@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

Hey all! Just wanted to clarify that brightness doesn't mean colour temperature and I should have made that clearer in the video! So when I am saying to avoid the 5000k light bulbs that is addressing the amount of cool, blue light from the bulb. I'm not saying you have to have warm and dim lighting - just the opposite! Add lots of different layers of lighting to create a bright, interesting space that is easy on the eyes and allows you to utilize your space effectively! 💡

@thecalmmaker1292 3 жыл бұрын

So i like the pictures that youve shown but they are really fancy and it seems hard to visualize that for more of a lower middle class home. Is there any way you could try and find some simpler home with good lighting?

@isabellelaval7294 3 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

@michellebowers8652 3 жыл бұрын

I’m an architect and I look at the CRI (color rendering index) if that info is on the bulb box. It tells you how “true” the color will be. Ninety or above is good. A 3000k bulb with a lower CRI will make things look worse than one with a higher CRI, especially in a kitchen. But in general I think your tips are excellent! I would add that a lot of light fixtures cast weird shadows and the manufacturers almost NEVER show that in their photos, so it’s something to watch out for.

@runningfromabear8354 3 жыл бұрын

The boob light! I didn't notice these lights on the ceiling until my daughter was born. As a breastfeeding newborn, whether these lights were on or off, she would stare at the boob light fixtures in peoples houses with this look of awe and wonder. It was very difficult not to crack up laughing because I didn't want to offend anyone but people usually figured out what she was reacting to. Newborns aren't subtle.

@debramack1853 3 жыл бұрын

@@michellebowers8652 that is exactly right. That is why I like lighting by a company called Task lighting. Their “tunable” Tandem lighting is great for kitchen areas. High CRI with the ability to tune the color temperature

@withramya 3 жыл бұрын

Nick it would be so awesome if the viewers could send pictures to you and you pick some and comment on what’s right and what could be improved on them!

@BigGen222 3 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent idea!

@SuperCassieC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Roast us please. Lol 😂

@JustYFriend 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this idea! 😊

@amymac41890 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh! Yes! Love this idea!

@ginacort23 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea

@nyg6863 3 жыл бұрын

I literally just went into my bedroom, took off the light cover and there's a switch where you can do 3000, 4000, and 5000... I switched it from 5000 aka hospital to 3000... aka normal bedroom. I thought the higher the number the brighter it was going to be! It looks way better now. Great advice, Nick!

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome and such an easy fix! So glad I helped!

@grat2010 3 жыл бұрын

I call them boob lights too! Thank you for reminding everyone how simple it is to change them out.

@11lizgoodall 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought of them as boob lights too!And they're so boring, especially in bedrooms. But I'm not sure what to put instead when it's a low-ceiling room.

@hannahpreece3651 3 жыл бұрын

My newborn was fascinated with our hallway light. Took me a while to realize this was why.

@vaderladyl 3 жыл бұрын

@@11lizgoodall Any other fancier lamp that is flush to the ceiling should do.

@MissLondonE7 3 жыл бұрын

@@hannahpreece3651 😂😂😂

@FMA10901 3 жыл бұрын

@@hannahpreece3651 omg 🤣🤣🤣

@bartboonstra948 3 жыл бұрын

I personally like Philips hue lights because you can change the color temperature. I'm not sponsored by philips btw😂

@bartboonstra948 3 жыл бұрын

8:30 Now my comment looks totally copied 😂

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not either but I agree! I should have reached out to a smart bulb supplier but I'm a horrible influencer. 😂

@lsamoa 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nick_Lewis No you're a great one. I tend to unsubscribe when channels get too much into sponsoring, they can get really annoying.

@shugerwoman 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they’re the best especially for different moods! When I have a mad cleaning spree at 2am I need that bright daylight to help make sure its as tidy as can be, and then I swap to a warmer tone for everday living, or some of the fun ambaince lights for watching tv. Also apparently an ad but Im obsessed 😂

@paigeemily5766 3 жыл бұрын

I love love love my Phillips hues, I have the temp & colour ones and they are the best

@larissaswayze 3 жыл бұрын

I’m only 2 minutes into this video and have to say thank you for acknowledging that people often use too cool of a temperature for their lights! When I built my house the builder was telling me that most people go with 5000K and I was like NOOOOOOOO. I’m like a 2700 max kind of girl.

@BradThePitts 3 жыл бұрын

The higher color temperatures are typically more efficacious - meaning higher lumens per watt. Some new homes have to follow strict building codes which limit the amount of wattage that can be used for the general lighting. This why many new homes come with 5K lighting, especially the recessed lights.

@larissaswayze 3 жыл бұрын

@@BradThePitts Good point!

@takingstock163 2 жыл бұрын

I'm NEVER a fan of what "most people" buy, and any salesperson or tradie who uses that phrase with me doesn't get a sale. "most people" are not so bright... bada dum.

@labachaterairlandesa 11 ай бұрын

Cooler temperature lights tend to give me headaches. They’re only good for plants.

@sheilabeal6229 3 жыл бұрын

Great point on not blinding your guests! Poorly-angled lights can trigger migraines and other headaches. Be kind, don't blind. :-)

@courtneysokal6590 3 жыл бұрын

So timely. 🤣 My husband replaced all the lights in our gym with daylight bulbs and it looked like a laboratory. Not a great space for a relaxing yoga session. Lol

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Yup that happens!

@thec.a.l.l.withmelissa4502 2 жыл бұрын

The tip on swapping builder-grade lighting to something more fitting for our spaces is the best! My house was filled with the semi-rounded peculiar-looking light that you have pointed out in your videos. Pulling them down and adding lighting of my choosing has elevated my spaces and lifted my mood! Lighting is art!

@ivenslira1240 3 жыл бұрын

Specially if you live in a place that sunlight changes through the year, you have to add light layers. You cannot rely on only one point in the ceiling.

@ferolinelaughlin1568 2 жыл бұрын

Nick! I am so happy that I have found you and your thorough discussion of home decoration. I have spent days watching your videos, haven't gotten to the end of them, and I have learned so much. You cover everything I need to know. You answer each question I have been agonizing over for ages. I agree with every one of your suggestions. Talk about advice! Wow! I don't have words to express how thrilled I am with your knowledge and the fact that you willingly share it. It's as if you are right in my house answering each individual question and putting my mind at ease. Thank you over and over again!

@myfavscarf 2 жыл бұрын

For color temp it can be really really nice to get color changing bulbs for this! I have them throughout the house on timers that change the color temp throughout the day. So if I want the lights on in the morning it'll be nice and daylight bright and then in the evening it will be warm and cozy. Really the best way to go about it because warm lights can sometimes feel really weird in the middle of the day

@juliananton7800 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact! I loved Nick’a shirt he’s wearing so much in this video and older ones I immediately bought one when I found the same pattern one day at the mall!

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

This shirt was from Frank & Oak if that helps! I actually get a lot of things from there.

@Flamingbannas 2 жыл бұрын

I love how it matches his Mid Century Modern style.

@Plueschzombie 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I had to interrupt, I am SO thankful, that you always put the metric measurements as well, because usually when people say that they are that or that many feet, I have NO FRIKKIN IDEA what they are actually talking about! Thank you!!

@tashagervais8733 2 жыл бұрын

Nor should you, haha! Even we don't know why we don't use the metric system :)-

@mindbent7556 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so important for me to watch! Most of my life I never felt like I could make my living space a cozy space, and now I know why!

@sharinganrose 3 жыл бұрын

LOL I was literally looking at my ' boob light' in my new apartment and thinking immediately that I gotta change it 🤣! Thanks for the tips!

@evelin80 3 жыл бұрын

Haha same here.

@vaderladyl 3 жыл бұрын

I like them. They look good on a hallway.

@lexicalgap5191 3 жыл бұрын

I actually really like daylight bulbs. I like my furniture/art to be the color I chose instead of having a warm light distort it.

@hrani 3 жыл бұрын

Artist in traditional media here! I need to have strong daylight bulbs on my work area and to help photograph my stuff for social media. But then I do have nice 3000K mood lighting for winding down for sleep. Both is nice

@bryanfrom56thst55 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I like things in my home to be look clear and crisp. I’ve definitely hated that yellow light glow on crisp white art work.

@lexicalgap5191 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely to both of you! I find having very diffused lighting, such as globe lights, gives a very soft ethereal look as well. Harsh exposed bulbs can definitely give hospital vibes. Warm lights are nice on things like Christmas trees or reading lights though.

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

Yes in the end it is personal preference! I would still recommend proceeding with caution with anything in the 5000k area!

@lexicalgap5191 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nick_Lewis definitely, 4000k is my sweet spot! Lumen make a big difference too, like too bright plus being daylight is going to blind people lol

@katjaanjuli 3 жыл бұрын

“Blinding your guests: Allow me to explain. First of all, don’t blind your guests” Oh man his dry humour kills me every time! 🤣🤣🤣

@dreamlife2351 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you made this video. Lighting ( for me) is mood enhancing or shockingly cold. Every rental I lived in I took out the overhead lights, sometimes changed color or omitted. Makes a difference in my mood and helps me relax

@happymamaof5803 3 жыл бұрын

This is something my husband and I are *loving* in our new house. It's a 1968 ranch that had a lot of 90's builder grade "updates". We are slowly upgrading every light fixture in the place and it is so fun!

@catherineginn3232 3 жыл бұрын

I personally prefer the higher kelvin light bulbs for my bedroom. I often times, especially during the winter, find myself dealing with symptoms of depression and the energizing, daylight feel of these bulbs helps with that. It also helps me when I need to work on assignments for my university courses, since my only workspace is in my bedroom. I do have a window that can be used as a source of natural light, but it doesn’t really reach to my desk and when the weather is not ideal it actually causes more darkness and depressive symptoms. I try to balance the energization out by keeping the high kelvin bulbs in the ceiling fan and the low kelvin bulbs in the lamp on my nightstand, this way I can just switch to the lamp at night when I want to relax and go to sleep.

@GenXHeart Жыл бұрын

I came here to say the same, I'm new to Nick and binging. Jan 2021 I moved up from So.Nevada to Idaho and I found the winter gloom can be hard to take! I'm ready this year! A few weeks ago I went and bought all 75 or 100 watt daylight bulbs and now when the sun starts setting at 4 I pull my curtains and it's daytime until 8 again, then the big salt lamp goes on to mock that sunset glow until I'm ready for bed. I asked myself honestly if it looks like a hospital and I think the reason I *may* be pulling it off is because my wall paint is a blue/white/grey (SW Rock Candy) and my home is full of wood and plants?? I may volunteer to be roasted...

@clairenewsome 3 жыл бұрын

One thing to mention as well could be that you need around 6.500 k in lightbulbs if you have tropical plants in your home, especially in the wintertime ... not the most ambient light but way better than sitting in a purple living room!! XD

@emmamemma4162 3 жыл бұрын

So important for plant people to keep in mind! You can just turn those bright lights off, or dim them, when you want to get cosy. Or have a timer that turns them on when you're at work.

@11lizgoodall 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I had no idea! Thanks for mentioning that. We just bought 3 tropical plants for the bathroom.

@SupernovaBetty 3 жыл бұрын

Most houseplants grow just fine at 4000K which is much more pleasant for human eyes.

@erineccentric5810 3 жыл бұрын

my front windows from outside make me look like i'm growing "herbs" So glad I switch out the grow lights for nice bright white ones. Still blinds the neighbors but o well. I care more about my plants.

@spookyara537 3 жыл бұрын

My boyfriend and I just painted our living room lavender. Is it really that hated of a color? I thought it was quite pretty and it settles my eyes.

@annechorix 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. So many people forget how lighting is important and how it can make a huge difference in your space even if you don't have your dream decorated and renovated home. I can't stand white/blue light! That is honestly the first thing I notice when entering someone's house and I feel so unconfortable if the lighting is not warm.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m renovating my home now and this info is going to be put to use this week. Thank you!!

@AnnaMariaJackson 3 жыл бұрын

Its completely awesome to watch a video from someone I'm getting design tips from and find a comment from the person I watch for ukelele lessons

@kinga5102007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm building a house so this is sooooo helpful:)

@katarinawikholm5873 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video - I recently moved and using lighting to create rooms within rooms is next on my list. I have a couple of big statement plants so will be using plant friendly spotlights with timers on them. Also there is a stunning inherited antique chandelier (19th century majolica, w full chrystals) that while not providing enough light needs to be lit up as a focal point in the otherwise Scandi-boho kitchen/dining room. I’m considering adding a small, narrow beam spotlight just to enhance the majolica enamels, and keep the rest of the room muted and clean lined. And I have a yearning for Ikea’s everdal floor+tablelamps, w bluetooth dimmers, to add to a sleek calm look

@Razorgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Smart lights allow me to change the temperature and the brightness. Which means it can look like a hospital while I’m cleaning my home, and then a soft warm light in the evening. The flexibility to change is awesome.

@elleceleste7104 Жыл бұрын

This is random but you are so comforting! I just moved and have been stressed about the lighting and finding comfortability in my new home. I’ve just been struggling… thank you 🙏🏾

@sophievanderbilt1325 3 жыл бұрын

I just changed over all my daylight lightbulbs in my bedroom to warm white and omg it made such a big difference! Great video!

@leazimmerman6399 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to get a ceiling light fan, but so far they all look so ugly. Can you make a video of ceiling fans that you like/recommend? Thanks!

@emmteemee 3 жыл бұрын

They do make some nice ones, but you have to really hunt for them and they tend to be more expensive than your run-of-the-mill ceiling fans. I don't like to see the bulbs in my fans, and that automatically eliminates most of the fans that put out the most light. With some fans, you can change out a low wattage incandescent bulb with an LED that has a higher "equivalent" wattage that still uses fewer watts than the incandescents.

@madtabby66 3 жыл бұрын

For things like that, I cruise Amazon for ideas, then if I find something I like, I try to find it locally to get a good look at it. Another option is to buy the main unit that you really like then have someone with an artistic flair make you new blades

@amycortez3289 3 жыл бұрын

The struggle is so real!

@shannonbromwell8261 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video! Everything was spot on! I have 8 chandeliers in my home..wall sconces...pendant..pot light..small mini table lamps..you name it I got and it’s on a dimmer 🤩...lighting is so so important in a home for that warm and welcoming ambiance. If I see any LED blue lights in your house you can bet I bringing warm white bulbs to your house warming party!

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

It's so overlooked and so important!

@mariatargowska9441 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, thank you for your videos. I have been flooded as well and I've been going through the whole process of redoing my flat with your videos. I have ZERO aesthetic sense and your videos seriously help me. Right now I am spending hours planning on lightning...aaaaand there is your video, next manual how to handle the messs I have no idea about. My English level does not provide vocabulary wide enough to show my gratitude. Big "Dziękuję!" from Poland.

@michelletothill8551 3 жыл бұрын

Happy that you are back in your own home. This is a timely video as I sit under horrible 4 foot fluorescent lights at the family cabin. There are two that light up the dining room and kitchen. Next year I will be doing an electrical upgrade, so I can add pots lights in the kitchen, better task lighting and replace the ceiling fixtures. For now, my only option is to replace the tube fixtures with something that has nicer light, but can still light up an 11x24 space. There is a huge window facing NE in the dining room, but it only gets direct light early in the morning the rest of the day it is indirect or reflected off the water.

@ElectrologyNow 3 жыл бұрын

Another advantage! I got rid of all the "one light in the center" and installed tiny recessed fixtures that focus on the wall. Reflected light is nicer than direct light. Immediately (and I had not realized this) the room suddenly looked much larger! Most of the "cans" are specifically directed to artwork or a reflective wall ... also the light itself does not "hit you in the face" when you enter the room. All of this was not planned ... but, I "got it my accident." Putting the recessed lights at the periphery of the room make small rooms look larger.

@kempkennedy3542 2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to choosing the type/warmth of light for my rooms, I basically gave up :) To get around this, I bought a cheap Alexa Dot device and some super cheap color changing China knock off smart bulbs. I do love the results from this. I just plug in the bulbs and tinker with both the presets for 'warm light/soft white/daylight' until I find a brightness that works best for my space. More expensive than just grabbing an off the shelf bulb, but really worth it (for me anyways) to get the brightness, shade, and hue of the light exactly to my preference. All of this at a still very affordable price. And being able to dim said bulbs, or change to even more extreme colors for special occasions made this a great option for me. Just something you may wish to explore.

@UTubeQu1che551 10 ай бұрын

I worked for a commercial lighting company and I wholeheartedly agree with all of your tips! Contrast, task, and ambient lighting can transform a space from boring to dramatic; from mousy to inviting. Thx!

@alyshal417 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back home! Dimmer totally worth it. I live in apt, got kit off Amazon and I feel so much better. Thanks for the video!

@bethhenning2571 3 жыл бұрын

I live in an older house with small windows and I am basically blind as a bat soooo....I probably blind people with my lighting but I can see so that's all that matters.

@igelkott3522 3 жыл бұрын

Blue lights are good for home offices because they keep you alert, so don't throw them out just put them in the lamp you have on your working desk :)

@blanchecarte7945 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are purchasing our first home soon, and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel! I was going to start saving some of your videos to a list, but then I realized I would end up saving all of your videos, so I may as well just bookmark your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and opinions with us!

@Norastrike 3 жыл бұрын

This video came at the exact right time! I just moved into a new apartment and most of the light fixtures are not doing the place justice!

@juliananton7800 3 жыл бұрын

My spouse needed this video btw. She’s great at flooding with the one awful light that comes standard. Ceiling fans should NOT have lights.

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

And just say no to hospital lighting!

@misha2197 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I must disagree.

@09kenedy 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣she is Me and I am her 🤣🤣🤣

@ianeberle7644 3 жыл бұрын

Just say no to ceiling fans!

@bnb0510 3 жыл бұрын

I hate ceiling fans in general. Currently building and caved to my husband wanting one in the bedroom. I agreed but definitely eliminated the light!

@evanbrorby 3 жыл бұрын

Back in your apartment means we NEED a HOME TOUR!!!!!! sorry for all the exclamations but they are fully necessary lmao

@bruceschneider4928 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back home, Nick! I hope you never have to experience flooding again. Excellent description of layering lights. You explain things very well!

@debrashulman362 3 жыл бұрын

You always give practical advise on mistakes everyone makes now and then - and your advise is straightforward and easy to implement! This quick lighting video was so helpful. I tend to forget about task lighting as a possible third layer. Good to be reminded.

@sophiesscience3816 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I have been waiting for! We're just about to move into another rental and I really want to upgrade the lighting! Thank you 😊

@christinamo7 3 жыл бұрын

YES. on the dimmers - is I have a vision deficiency - so I need *everything* on a dimmer switch. sometimes I am doing something where I need an airport runway to see (threading a needle - etc) but most of the time I want something softer. More lighting options are better than fewer.

@alexandra109 3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% on using light fixtures as part of the decor not just a source of light. I can’t say how many people (friends/family) I’ve had in my home that comment on my light fixtures and how interesting that they are. When I’m re-doing a room I spend just as much time thinking about the type of lighting/fixtures I want as I do the furniture and rest of the decor.

@HomesteadinginSuburbiaFL 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your channel, I really appreciate your professional opinion. It matters, especially when trying to create a warm and comfy home for you and/or selling your home and addressing the 80% of the population out there.

@withramya 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I don’t think there are many lighting videos on KZfaq. I do love a good daylight bulb though, especially in the kitchen

@vaderladyl 3 жыл бұрын

See Lisa Holt's channel.

@underwaterlaser1687 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! 5000k in the AirB&B was probably for cleaning purposes - or blinding the guests.

@airybrook 3 жыл бұрын

or good lighting for the hidden cameras!!

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

😳

@TwoWildSunflowersEst 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh you are just so amazing. I swear you are that one person, that everyone wants to be friends with. You have such a fun down to earth demeanor. It's definitely refreshing. I look forward to your videos everytime they come out! Maybe one day you could do a meet and greet. Even better decorate my new home with me even if it's only on zoom or something! 😊 much love to you! ✌🏽💛🤍

@francoisnguyen6623 Жыл бұрын

So glad you made this video. I see so many ppl install daytime white bulbs in their house. Give off so a cold and bleak atmosphere. I prefer the soft warm light. More relaxing. Only place I’d prefer bright white lights is in bathrooms and laundry room. And garage

@gnubaum9768 3 жыл бұрын

i feel like the lighting layers is missing the "i need to see shit"-lighting. it gets dark at 4:30 in the afternoon in winter where i live and if i clean after work or i'm looking for something, it's going to be dark. i guess it falls under task lighting but sometimes the task requires the whole room to be bright

@Mjao519 Жыл бұрын

I call it "cleaning lighting". A lighting that looks like some military search light. That I only use when cleaning in december.

@MsBettyRubble 3 жыл бұрын

For many ppl in the deaf community, bright lighting is important because signing needs to be seen. Romantic ambient light can be too dark to easily see hand gestures. Have you ever consulted with a deaf person to emphasize a beautiful space using lighting? If so, what tips can you offer?

@Dwynfal 3 жыл бұрын

I have several friends who are hard of hearing or deaf, and whilst it's absolutely true you need good light to have a good time 😊 you can certainly do so with warmer K lights... You just need more brightness (or watts) or more lights, no need to go to clinical blue 6500K lights. People often confuse light colour with brightness, but those are two different things! Light is an amazingly complex thing 😁

@ima8track 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think this video is suggesting that rooms should be dimly lit in all instances. A room being "well lit" is subjective to the individual, their needs, and the purpose of the room. The tips he provides can apply to everyone, especially the tip of having multiple light sources for different purposes. I am photosensitive so I can follow his advice, but would select lighting options that make the room dimmer, like lamps with a thicker shade. Someone who needs the room brighter might choose lighting with thinner shades, multiple bulbs, or have overall more lighting in a room.

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

I have not, but thanks so much for educating me on that, it makes sense!

@sbettieross1490 3 жыл бұрын

I have low vision and need to use bright white bulbs. But I don’t use them all over my apartment- I place them strategically in the areas that I need the most light. That way my entire apartment doesn’t look like a surgical suite. Luckily my vision allows for that LOL

@c.a.s1900 3 жыл бұрын

@@sbettieross1490 I'm legally blind as well, my whole house looks like a surgical suite. I get terrible headaches from all the squinting with the warm lights. Do you get headaches from it?

@julialittleton1802 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is the best explanation of interior lighting that I’ve seen.

@marialoehle8947 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wisdom here. I really look forward to more videos showing clueless first time home buyers like me the ropes. For example, I had zero clue about my options for lighting, now I am wondering what kinds of materials I should put on my kitchen countertops and cabinets. Now on to your next video!

@oliviademster8268 3 жыл бұрын

The sass, haha. Also, I love that you are using videos now not just still images. Very fun!

@swiinka 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Nick, you've explained a lot of issues regarding lighting that were seriously doing my head in. I've been struggling for years to get the ambiance just right and never could find out what I'm doing wrong. Do you have any tips regarding the size of ceiling light in relation to the size of the room? I've never been able to figure it out, always picking lamps too large or too small. Thanks in advance.

@Mah_fb 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back home!!! Great tips as always...I so overlook my lighting situation, let's change this

@vanlun1010 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I have heard someone talk about lighten. I learned so much. Thank you

@mavisjones4750 3 жыл бұрын

Changing out lighting is usually one of the first things I do, along with painting, whenever I move to a new house.

@tonkatoytruck 2 жыл бұрын

Color temperature is a very objective choice. So, the color you choose is the one you like. There is no wrong color choice except those made without actually caring or understanding color temperature. Soft or low color temperatures may look warm, but can also give the impression of old and dingy painted spaces in some applications.

@GenXHeart Жыл бұрын

This! I'm here a year after you and I totally agree. Everyone may be leaving grey and going back to beige but that's why I chose a very quiet blue white wall. I think I can still bring in warm with chocolate browns & brass and avoid the dinge?? I have to let him roast me...

@patwilkinson2182 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Nick! Enjoy your weekend 🙂

@renuyadav4752 3 жыл бұрын

U have epitomy of knowledge about interior designing. 🥰🥰 And the best part about it is u share that to common people in a way that everyone can understand it in one go !! Kudos to u Nick ✌👍

@wherebear 2 жыл бұрын

You gave the boob light as an example of what not to do but I find they are often used because the ceiling is low and they are a good option that stays out of the way. The example you provided as replacements were things to hang over tables and stuff. Would love to see some flush lighting examples you’d recommend!

@ladycactus110 Жыл бұрын

Right. Boob fixtures are often in entries or hallways where doors swing open. I have 12” clearance and need to find a nice replacement.

@kkouz45 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video! Forgot to mention a few weeks back that I picked up a few things from your H &M video. Thanks again for those great suggestions. And what the heck, you’re at 174k? Yowzers! And how great, you’re back home!

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome! What did you get form H&M? Yes 174k is crazy! I'm trying not to think about it because then I think of how many people watch these! haha Ignorance is bliss sometimes.

@kkouz45 3 жыл бұрын

@Nick Lewis I bet it’s a tad surreal having perfect strangers watch you! Picked up that great laundry basket, wood planter I’m using to hold pens, scissors, and note pads, charcoal kitty ears felt basket, and small candle. Love everything and for the price, totally amazing!

@carolebuckle7977 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you are back home 😉 great fun vlog as always , thanks Nick 🥰🇬🇧xxx

@froggielovelove 3 жыл бұрын

I'm obsessed with the GE reveal bulbs. They are soft white but don't make rooms look yellow. When they are dimmers I feel like they are the perfect balance between being able to see and have bright light, but being cozy at night.

@cathleto868 3 жыл бұрын

I’m always so excited for your videos every Saturday! Can you do one of window treatment for different rooms/types of windows?

@hGrugs 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to all of this! Love the Saturday AM videos, and I would also like to see a video on window treatments lol

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

Yup I need to do one on window treatments soon!

@TheRepublicOfJohn 2 жыл бұрын

Point #1 is really important! I'm a professional electrician and during my apprenticeship I did a whole semester of lighting design. I still managed to mess up when selecting fixtures! I bought a bunch of puck lights with 5 selectable color temps and they worked out great, but I didn't even check the color temp or color rendering index (CRI) rating of my LED statement fixtures 😕. I went with a deep plum purple paint color in my dining room, and 2500-2700K would be great but my 3200K fixture made it look like a very purple horror-movie torture dungeon

@lesliemoo 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos! I learn so much! Thank you, Nick :)

@ecdubytecdubyt 3 жыл бұрын

Happy for you that you're back home!

@PoshPennies 3 жыл бұрын

love your tips, also i am 5'2" so obviously i expect fully customized-to-my-height spotlights when I come visit you. 🤣 YOU'RE SO TALL! 😍

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

You can hold me to that!

@kvcooks814 3 жыл бұрын

Laughed so hard when I saw your thumbnail! I just finished replacing all the boob lights in our new home- couldn't stand the hideous things!! Good to know we're now Nick-approved.

@shannonvans 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! So much information I just didn't know and will be able to use!

@lauradennis6985 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot stop binging on your videos! So glad that I found you. You do an amazing job of getting useful and practical information across in an efficient and interesting manner. Thanks!!!!!

@pipifarttown162 3 жыл бұрын

You just seem like the nicest dude

@rachelloola 3 жыл бұрын

"Don't blind your guests, seems obvious but..." 😂

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

but... I've been blinded many times!

@littlemissmuffet8607 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh I got these fabulous lights from Amazon and they are like bright orbs on sticks

@alexandra.zakharova 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, Nick! It was informative and interesting to watch.

@sherrytan668 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, thanks for all the great tips! Would you mind doing a video on down lights? Pros and cons, the different types, where should they be installed, should one pay more for down lights, etc? Look forward to watching more great videos from your channel! 😊

@Drea41693 3 жыл бұрын

A video on outdoor solar light placement would be awesome! :)

@madtabby66 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see this.

@jimmydilley9138 3 жыл бұрын

Please do a video for how renters can make there place feel more personal without paint.

@schroekate 3 жыл бұрын

This video was perfectly timed! Thank you so much for the tips and links.

@MrsAniJO100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! I recently had my formal rooms and staircase wall painted SW Passive. I love how it looked during the day (lots of natural light from the windows in the two story living room), but it's a little purple in the evening, so I got daylight light bulbs and....whoa! Now I know what to experiment with. I appreciate your videos. Keep 'em coming.

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, lighting completely changes paint! I mention this in my paint videos too but worth mentioning here again!

@michelledillard6316 3 жыл бұрын

I have lamps that have two light bulb sockets and switch between daylight (during the day) and warmer lights as the sun goes down. Because my house is shaded and doesn't get a lot of natural light, the daylight bulbs keep me energized throughout the day.

@mosart9689 3 жыл бұрын

Same here! :)

@syronwulf 3 жыл бұрын

This is so smart!

@BradThePitts 3 жыл бұрын

There are FOUR types of lighting. Ambient, task, accent, and sparkle. Sparkle examples are chandeliers and Christmas lights. Sometimes if you have enough of sparkle it could be your ambient lighting, for example, white Christmas lights in an arch to illuminate a walkway.

@Jasmine-vy8ig 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you finish your house, must be very happy. I learned about lighting , thank you.💖

@lalene21260 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all about lighting for me. It creates the whole ambiance of the room, makes all the difference in the world.

@loriegabidel 3 жыл бұрын

I use cool bulbs for my living room and office and won't go back. I literally felt my mood lift as soon as I turned them on.

@sarahmartinez1021 3 жыл бұрын

My husband is the same

@jenniferboleyn1906 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so weird and personal I think too. Cool lights give me an anxious feeling.

@gnomealone350 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s another one...having a ceiling fixture in a spot where you don’t have a tall enough ladder to change the bulb. Current reality in my builder grade home. Why would they make it like that, why, WHY?

@sophiegilbert7290 3 жыл бұрын

change the bulb for a good quality LED one and you should be fine for 15 years :)

@rachelkashmir7625 3 жыл бұрын

You're SO right. I live in a townhouse and I have *2* large pendent lights that would require a 15 foot ladder to replace to bulbs. They look nice decor-wise but I dread the day when I have to replace those bulbs.

@robincrowflies 3 жыл бұрын

You're great! Love listening to you, and I'm keen to change out some lights now. Stupid boob lights....

@carlosux 3 жыл бұрын

ugh i love that you did this. i learned i am super picky about my light the hard way

@marennicholson5444 3 жыл бұрын

For months I’ve been trying to decide on a pendant light or smaller chandelier for my living room and it’s become some kind of phycological experiment to torture me because I just can’t pull the trigger and decide on just one out of the millions of options

@Nick_Lewis 3 жыл бұрын

It's almost like they are too many options in lighting!

@dianachambers645 3 жыл бұрын

Maren, if you will look up a lighting chart of the size light you need and how bright it needs to be for the space of your living room. Literally measure that area, a chart will tell you what you need. Decide what you are wanting from that light fixture. Soft lower light with a pendant or more over all light from a chandelier. What color metal? Usually they say to stay with one dominant metal and two lesser in a room. Are you wanting to make a statement or not? So you need to know your style of your room. Contemporary, transitional, etc. What price point? If you will write those down and find a reputable online lighting company or several... then get into the filter and it will ask colors, price, size and more. Put those in and you will come out with a 200 not 2,000. I promise it will help. It should be exciting for you not overwhelming. Good luck!

@bnb0510 3 жыл бұрын

😩 Same! I’m building and it’s been torture picking lighting...

@cuesitiondedibujotec 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video, I am a renter and I HATE the light fixtures here... I wanna change them but I'm wondering if it's even worth the money :/. ALSO, random but love the editing of this video

@911nmg 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how long you'll be staying, if you choose something neutral you can take it everywhere you move

@justynawisniewska1213 3 жыл бұрын

@@911nmg I'd also say not only how long you're staying there but also how far are you going to move next time. If you're gonna move quite far and it'd take up too much space in your car/luggage then don't. Another option is you can sell them before you move but that is often very tricky and you'll need to probably go down in price by at least half to be able to sell quick.

@oilonpaper 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, especially the example photos you're showing! Super inspiring! 🧡❤️ Thanks, Nick!

@itsyourgirltee3754 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick for this video. So useful. Love love love ❤

@Beveleee 3 жыл бұрын

I am a photographer and lighting is so important. My husband was lighting designer at Corcoran Art Gallery and won awards for his lighting. He has helped me so much that I have had photos in an international presentation in Morocco. Heaven forbid I come home with the wrong light even for outside lighting. I pay attention because that 48 miles round trip for a light bulb is not fun if I have to make a second trip.

@randymicallef3545 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear your thoughts on ceiling fan/lights.

@sandrastuddert4925 3 жыл бұрын

Uhhhhh... that’s a no!

@darl0392 3 жыл бұрын

@Sandra Studdert why?

@randymicallef3545 3 жыл бұрын

Well based on a couple of the replies, I assume ceiling fans are a No Go in this day and age? Not a designer nor do I have a designers eye, that is why I'm watching these videos.

@sandrastuddert4925 3 жыл бұрын

@@darl0392 they’re always just ugly..... but then I don’t like any ceiling lights..... ceiling fans were intended for cooling. The lights glare and are not for reading. My opinion however .....

@sandrastuddert4925 3 жыл бұрын

@@randymicallef3545 Smart guy... vast majority don’t care