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Lighting Before Drywall: Plan Your New Home Lighting
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Lighting Before Drywall: Plan Your New Home Lighting

By Innovative Custom Homes · September 17, 2026 · 2 min read

Plan the Lighting Before the Drywall

Lighting decisions are easier to make when you think about how each room will actually be used. Recessed lighting can provide general illumination, but task lighting, pendants, vanity lights, exterior fixtures, and well-placed switches all serve different purposes.

Before drywall goes up, it helps to review where furniture, beds, counters, mirrors, and work areas may be located. That can guide fixture placement, switch locations, dimmers, and wiring you may want for future needs. The goal is not to add more lights everywhere—it is to put the right light where it will be useful.

At Innovative Custom Homes, buyers can start with one of our existing home plans and discuss practical modifications that fit their routines.

Contact ICH to learn more about our home plans, modification options, and building in Pahrump.