That’s one of the smartest questions you can ask 👍 — because a detailed lighting plan is what makes the difference between a flat-looking home and one that feels warm, functional, and stylish.
✅ What a Proper Lighting Plan Includes
1. Room-by-Room Layout
- Exact placement of downlights, pendants, chandeliers, wall sconces, strips.
- Marked on scaled 2D drawings so electrician installs at the right spot.
2. Lighting Layers (Ambient, Task, Accent)
- Ambient → general brightness (downlights, ceiling fixtures).
- Task → focused lights for reading, cooking, grooming (under-cabinet, bedside).
- Accent → drama/highlights for art, textures, niches (spotlights, backlighting).
3. Switching & Circuits
- Divides lights into zones → e.g., living room: chandelier, downlights, cove lighting on separate switches.
- Allows scene-setting instead of all-on/all-off.
- Option for dimmers and smart controls.
4. Specifications
- Fixture type (spot, strip, pendant).
- Brand recommendation (Philips, Wipro, Jaquar, Hafele, Syska).
- Wattage, beam angle, colour temperature (warm white 3000K vs cool 4000K).
5. Renders / Visualizations
- 3D views showing day vs night effect.
- Especially useful for accent lighting (art walls, coves, headboards).
6. Integration with False Ceiling & Furniture
- Cove depths, niches, backlit panels shown in detailed drawings.
- Ensures electrician + carpenter coordinate correctly.
💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer
- Will I get a room-wise lighting layout drawing (with symbols & circuits)?
- Do you show me 3D renders with lights turned on?
- Which brands do you specify?
- Do you coordinate with the false ceiling carpenter to ensure cutouts align?
- Do you include smart/dimmable options in the plan?
⚠️ Red Flags
- Designer only says “We’ll put downlights & a chandelier” → no detail.
- No circuit separation → all lights turn on together (waste of electricity).
- Uses cool white LEDs everywhere → harsh, office-like vibe.
✅ Pro Tip
Always insist on:
- Lighting plan drawing + circuit diagram before execution.
- Dimmable warm LEDs (2700–3000K) for living & bedrooms.
- Separate switches for ambient vs task vs accent.
👉 Do you want me to create a sample lighting plan (2BHK/3BHK, room-by-room) in PDF/Excel — with recommended fixture types, placements, and colour temperatures — that you can hand to your designer/electrician?