If you'd like to get up to speed on interior lighting but
haven't found the time, The Lighting Pattern Book for
Homes, by Russell Leslie and Kathryn Conway, is a good
place to start. It lays out this complex subject in clear, systematic
form, with chapters on lighting techniques, design,
economics, lamps, luminaires, and controls.
The heart of the book is 75 pages of sample room designs,
with suggested lighting "patterns," a few of which are featured
here. Based on extensive review of plans and actual homes,
these designs represent the main spaces commonly found in
homes: living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom,
office, entry, stairway, and hall. For each