Lighting

Let there be light: With the right lighting, your home will shine in new splendour.

Good lighting is undoubtedly the be-all and end-all of a cosy home. The days of the zero-eight-fifteen ceiling lamp are long gone, because these days there are no limits to creativity.

Now DIYers can literally let off steam when it comes to lighting their house or flat. Whether LED spots, LED strips or LED strips, whether recessed or surface-mounted luminaires - there is the perfect solution that ideally brings out the character of your interior.

To this end, you will find luminaires for all purposes at Heimwerkertools: not only conventional room lighting, but also modern backlighting of furniture or lighting as part of your kitchen and cupboard fittings are more in demand than ever.

But how do you choose the right lighting for your rooms? No question, every room has its own personality, which should be reflected by the lighting. Here you can find out not only what you need to consider when lighting your home, but also which lamps, luminaires and accessories will help you to realise your lighting design.

Which lighting suits you?

Your home is not only a living space for you and your family, but also a sanctuary where you can completely relax, recover from everyday life and recharge your batteries.

What lighting is right for you?

How well your flat or house fulfils this task depends above all on one factor, namely the right lighting. After all, light makes a not insignificant contribution to our well-being. Light can have a calming effect, but it can also have exactly the opposite effect. If the light is too bright, white and direct, it is almost impossible to relax - many people even get headaches from it.

To avoid this, you should plan for the right lighting when you build your house and make it as effective as possible. But even if you live in an older house where lighting design has not been taken into account at all, you have many options for enhancing the feel-good factor of your living space with the right lighting.

Lighting fixtures are available in a variety of colours and colours.

Lighting fixtures are a dime a dozen. So that you don't lose track of all the choices, we recommend the following luminaires for a modern feeling in your room:

LED lighting such as LED strips or LED tracks
Recessed luminaires in the form of ceiling spotlights
Surface-mounted luminaires such as reading lamps, cabinet or mirror luminaire.
The right lighting concept depends not only on your preferences, but also on the purpose of the room in question. Let's now take a look at what effect the light intensity has on this.

This is how light intensity influences the feeling of a room

Of course, the decorative character of your lighting also plays a major role. However, it is important to first clarify what luminous intensity the room in question requires. As a rule, lighting in the bathroom, kitchen or office is brighter and more focused than in the living room or bedroom, for example

Where concentration and optimal visibility are of great importance, different requirements prevail than where relaxation is the top priority.

The room height and size also influence the choice of optimal lighting. Nowadays, luminous intensity is no longer primarily measured in watts but in lumens. The lumen value indicates the amount of light your lighting provides.

The ideal illumination for kitchens and bathrooms is usually up to 300 lumens per square metre, while in living areas, a luminous intensity of around 100 lumens per square metre is sufficient.

Now you know what number of lumens you need, but what else do you need to consider when planning the lighting?

Our 5 tips for the right lighting

Which lighting you choose for your living and working spaces depends, of course, on your style and the conditions of your rooms. However, there are a few basic things you should always consider when planning your lighting concepts:

Provide sufficient sockets or distribution cables
Decide separately for each room
Create variety with direct and indirect light
Consider the appropriate light colour

Warm white is considered relaxing
Neutral white activates the mind
Daylight white promotes concentration

Choose the right number of lumens for your room individually

Now you can find out which luminaires you can use to implement the perfect lighting design in your home.

Indirect lighting with LED strips: how to set the scene in your home

LED strips are flexible lighting strips that are suitable for a wide range of applications. They are equipped with a power supply unit and a remote control, which often even has a dimming function and enables operation via smartphone.

LED strips are available in a wide range of colours.

LED strips are offered in various lengths - the rule of thumb, however, is that each processed LED strip should have a length of no more than 5 metres to achieve the best function and avoid loss of brightness.

LED strips have one essential feature that makes them so popular compared to other luminaires: they allow light animations in different colours, such as chaser lights. Especially those who love playing with light and unusual accents in lighting are well served by LED strips.

Naturally, LED strips have to be used as a light source.

Of course, you don't have to use this function, because LED strips are also wonderfully suitable if you want to achieve simple, discreet lighting. They are not only space-saving and energy-saving, but also particularly durable with a service life of up to 50,000 hours - what more could you want? In our blog you will find 6 reasons why you should switch to LEDs now.

The following uses are particularly popular for LED strips:

Indirect lighting of furniture
Stylish backlighting of TV, bed and co.
Lighting for safe staircases or corridors
Effective illumination of kitchen worktops

Control your lighting effectively with switches, dimmers and remotes

A modern lighting concept, of course, consists not only of the illuminant and the luminaire itself, but also of a range of accessories. Because, as already mentioned, the lighting in your home has a great influence on your well-being - and that doesn't stop with the light bulb.

With practical accessories for your lighting, you can make your life easier and ensure an extra dose of well-being. First and foremost, of course, the remote control, which means you no longer have to leave the sofa to change the light.

Remote controls for the lighting have also proven their worth in the bedroom. You no longer have to grope around in the dark, but can switch off the light from the comfort of your bed.

Another accessory that is indispensable for your lighting is stylish switches and practical dimmers. The classics are, of course, conventional wall switches, push switches and foot switches. In the meantime, however, there are many special switches that guarantee the best possible convenience

Depending on the purpose for which you plan to use your lighting, Bluetooth switches, motion detectors or sensor switches for contactless switching on and off may also be of interest to you. No matter which lighting you choose, you will find the right switch in our online shop.

With mirror lights you have the best possible view

Of course, no bathroom should be without a stylish surface-mounted mirror luminaire. After all, what could be worse than performing your morning hygiene in poor light? But don't worry: high-quality mirror luminaires from Gedotec or Domus Line provide a remedy and ensure that you have a full view when putting on make-up, shaving and so on

The optimum lumen output makes mirror luminaires ideal for rooms where good illumination is essential. In addition, they are often splash-proof, so you don't have to worry about using them in the bathroom. Using an LED mirror luminaire guarantees you a long service life, low energy consumption and homogeneous illumination of your room - no matter how large or small your bathroom is.

In your home, there are many different mirror luminaires.

You don't have a mirror luminaire in your home yet? That's no problem at all, because retrofitting a mirror luminaire is easier than you probably think. In the Heimwerkertools range, for example, you will find mirror lights that can be simply and easily clipped onto your mirror - so you don't have to drill holes.

If you have a mirror light in your bathroom, it's not a problem.

Even if there is already a mirror light in your bathroom but you don't like it and want to change to a different light, you can find instructions on how to change or retrofit an LED mirror light

on our blog.

Under-cabinet lights, recessed lights and spotlights provide subtle yet modern lighting

Slowly and gradually, the ever-popular ceiling spots have fully replaced conventional ceiling lamps. Modern homes now almost exclusively feature LED under-cabinet and recessed luminaires.

There are many reasons for this: recessed luminaires are discreet, modern and yet provide optimal lighting - not least because they can be distributed evenly throughout the living spaces. So the light is exactly where you need it. Many house builders, for example, decide to install more LED recessed luminaires in the dining area, while in the bedroom there are only a few spots equipped with dimmers.

Recessed and under-cabinet luminaires come in various designs and shapes so that you can optimally match your spots to the style of your home. But LED recessed luminaires are not only ideal for houses and flats. Since most spots are operated with 12 volts, they are also the perfect addition for the camper van or van conversion.

It doesn't always have to be recessed: enhance your home with versatile surface-mounted lights

Of course, not everyone has the privilege of being able to decide which lighting is to be installed when the house is built. But even as a tenant, you have many options for lighting design in your home. A good way to provide stylish and individual lighting is with attached lights.

The big advantage is that they are easy to install. So if you are still a rather inexperienced do-it-yourselfer, you don't have to shy away from buying a surface-mounted light. Their foolproof installation makes them an ideal supplement or alternative to recessed luminaires.

Surface-mounted luminaires are as versatile as your home. Are you passionate about reading before bed? Then a bedside reading lamp could be just the thing for you. Do you need enough light when picking out your outfits? Then you should go for the add-on lamp for your wardrobe. Or maybe you are simply looking for a light for the toilet that is equipped with a motion detector? In that case, too, you'll find the right surface-mounted luminaire in the Heimwerkertools range.

Whether in the kitchen, living room or entrance area: LED tracks are always the right choice

You already know about the many advantages of LED luminaires. If LED strips are not for you, but you are looking for a stylish, permanently installed LED version, LED tracks are the right choice for you

When you decide on an LED track for recessed or under-cabinet installation in kitchens, bathrooms and the like, you have a choice of many different profiles. Whether the inexpensive plastic version or the elegant aluminium look, LED tracks are available for every budget

If you are a talented do-it-yourselfer and would like to assemble your LED track yourself, you will find exactly the right components for your project in our online shop. But of course there are also ready-made profiles in our range that even beginners can easily install themselves.

Don't forget the right electrical accessories such as power supplies and cables for your lighting!

If you want to assemble and install your lighting yourself, there is no way around choosing the right electrical accessories. What exactly you need for the installation depends, of course, on your lighting concept. But don't worry, you'll find everything you need in the DIY Tools range - from recessed housings in different colours and shapes to various sockets and Bluetooth receivers.

When installing LED luminaires, the right distributors, power supplies and cables are essential. Important: When buying, make sure that the accessories are well matched to your luminaire in terms of performance and design to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Conclusion: Optimal lighting gives your home the absolute feel-good factor

Stylish lighting is undoubtedly the showpiece of your flat or house. With the right light sources, however, you not only give your home a special character, but also create an unmistakable feel-good factor that allows you to relax in the best possible way.

When planning your lighting, it is important to consider the following points

When planning your lighting, make sure you choose the right light intensity for your room. Your kitchen, bathroom and office need higher lumens of up to 300 lumens per square metre than your living rooms with only 100 lumens per square metre.

Light colour is also important.

The light colour is also crucial for the atmosphere in your rooms. While neutral white or daylight white light should be used in the bathroom and kitchen, most people prefer warm white, relaxing light in the living room or bedroom.

Whether LED luminaires are used in the living room or in the bedroom is also important.

Whether LED luminaire, surface-mounted luminaire or electrical accessories - discover our wide online range of high-quality brand products.