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Illumination is a very important part of any remodel and standards brought forth by Richard Kelly (considered one of the pioneers of architectural lighting design) are still in use today. When considering a remodel of your bathroom or kitchen one should not skip over or the importance of a well thought out lighting design. To get started you should familiarize yourself with basic illumination information so you know the right questions to ask your contractor before work begins on your home. There are three electrical light sources used in most kitchens and bathrooms. They are incandescent, fluorescent and LED. LED lights have become the most popular electrical light source in remodeling but they do require special dimmer switches to operate correctly. LED is so widely used because of the low amount of wattage the light uses, the longevity of the life of the light and the lack of heat produced by the light. Once you determine what electrical light will work best in your home you n...