India, Oct. 22 -- Celebrations and festivals, especially Diwali, are synonymous with light, but illuminating a home does not necessarily mean one needs to make every corner brighter. Good lighting design is about following a design language that creates balance, directing attention and allowing different elements of a space to complement each other and come alive cohesively. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Vikram Singh Dhingra, senior vice president at TISVA, shared ideas to incorporate thoughtful lighting this Diwali.

Before buying another decorative light, look at your existing lighting differently. Which corners feel flat after sunset? Which areas are unnecessarily bright? Are there architectural details, artwork or materials that ...