- Lamps are freestanding and tend to work best in a living room – these can all be controlled from a single switch if you fit 5amp sockets.
- Uplights. These are lights angled upwards and fitted on walls, usually for hallways, to highlight a feature like a beam, or for outdoor purposes.
- Waterproof lighting. Bathrooms require fixtures that do not allow moisture ingress, strip lighting may be possible for effect. Make sure there is a provision for electricity to be available outside, to eventually add lighting and outdoor sockets.
Consider if you want dimmer switches as your electrician will have to wire for these; you will also need to buy dimmable bulbs for the lights.
Your electrician needs to ensure that the installations comply with the building regulations regarding energy efficiency, proximity to detectors, the correct placement of sockets, switches and other controls, as well as light pollution (for exterior lighting).