� In the foyer. If the entrance is small, it is best to install halogen lights with dichroic bulbs for more brightness. You can also use a floor lamp with the light pointed to the ceiling, or a lamp hanging from the ceiling, so long as you keep the light from pointing right at someone coming into the house.
� In the living-dining room. This is the room where most things are done: watching television, eating, chatting, reading a book. And each activity requires a specific kind of light. It is best to set up different areas with the corresponding kind of light for each. The living room area requires light from a desk lamp, with a candescent or energy-saving bulb and giving off warm light. The dining area needs a lamp that lights up the table perfectly, preferably hung 55 to 70 cm above it. The reading area needs a light that does not cause glare and points the light right at the book. For watching TV it is best to have the light behind you and just to the left or right so the light does not cause glare on the TV screen. As overall lighting, we suggest pointing the lower lights upward and toward the walls. For instance, with halogen floor lamps open on the top, with a switch that lets you vary the intensity, or with lights pointing at the wall.
� In the bedroom. Here you should avoid bothersome overall lighting and instead install points of light or an atmospheric one. It is best to have on each night stand a shaded lamp with a bulb of no more than 40 watts in order to be able to read without bothering anyone else. A light pointing at the wall will achieve a glareless effect. In the kids� room you need to combine different atmospheres, for rest and study. On the desk, a folding lamp or set one is best. As an overhead light, an energy-saving bulb is best because kids tend to turn on the lights even during the day. If they are afraid of the dark, you can install a low-energy nightlight in a wall outlet.
� In the kitchen. Traditionally fluorescent tubes were used in the kitchen. But they are being replaced by new low consumption lights called downlights. These give off no heat and give off light that is clear and warm, right after being turned on. One good option is to place small fluorescent lights in the lower part of the cabinets to light up the counter while you cook.
� In the bathroom. You need good light, bright but without glare, preferably above the head level and pointing from both sides in order to shave or apply makeup. To avoid splashing and keep lights from getting dirty from all the humidity, it is best to embed one or two of them in the ceiling, for example, halogens with a traditional kind of socket. Also place a couple of lamps on either side of the mirror. In the bathroom it is important to follow safety norms for electrical appliances, especially with regard to wires, switches and outlets.