Nothing can make or break a room like lighting. It changes the mood, sets the atmosphere and can help define spaces like the living room and dining room, different spaces and the kitchen, particularly in open space layouts. Plus, why settle for bad lighting when the fun and functional possibilities are endless?
If you think about it, your bedroom can become a whole new space when you personalize it with the perfect desk lamp to keep you awake until the end of the novel. You also won't dread a day's work as much if your desk (or makeshift dining room table) is properly lit.
With an unlimited number of lighting fixtures, floor lamps, pendants and other desk lamps, you can intentionally transform any room in your home - the hardest part is choosing styles that match your decor.
If your spaces are looking dim and lacking in freshness, keep some of these tips with you for the next time you purchase new lighting or try to reconfigure the lighting in any area of your house.
1. General decorating advice
These tips can be applied to most rooms in your home and will help you get an idea of what to look for when purchasing new light fixtures and installing them in your room. In general, it is best to:
- Include at least three sources of light in each room: General lighting ( ceiling light or pendant light), specific lighting ( desk or table lamp ) and ambient lighting (wall lights, candles or other decoration).
- Maximize natural light by keeping your windows clean - it's cheap, simple and it really makes a difference.
- Choose the right shade for your light fixtures: White shades let in more light but can create a cooler tone, while colored shades will tint the light, making it appear creamier, warmer or cooler, depending on which shade you choose. choose.
- Incorporate reflective surfaces into your home; mirrors, shiny floors and metallic finishes will bounce light around a room.
- Replace decorative lighting with professional-grade fixtures to change the look of your room.
2. The kitchen
Cooking, baking, organizing happy hours at home, all these activities can and should benefit from good lighting. When it comes to your kitchen in particular, it's important to keep in mind that your lighting should not only create ambiance, but also help you see clearly for all your chopping, cutting, and other cooking operations. .
- Lighting under kitchen units can be extremely useful. It can illuminate your countertops while you cook and can be turned off with the flip of a switch when you need more or less ambiance.
- Brighten up dark corners of your kitchen that include items like shelves, counters, cabinets and pantries. These areas are often overlooked, but they become more functional and beautiful when properly lit.
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Pendant lights can be a fun and functional option above kitchen sinks, islands and dining areas. They can help brighten your workspace.
- Consider lighting your kitchen for a touch of luxury and design that will be well worth the investment. Beautiful lighting gives a soft glow when you're in the kitchen and highlights the cabinets you've spent hours tinkering with, or a good portion of everything you've invested in bringing it up to date.
3. The rooms
Your bedroom is arguably one of the most important rooms in your home, if not the most important. Having good lighting is essential to having a space that you actually look forward to going to bed in. These tips will allow you to create an atmosphere conducive to rest and make your bedroom a space where you can relax and sleep.
- Use candles to create ambiance. Nothing helps create a beautiful ambiance like a row of votives or scented candles on your nightstand.
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Bedside lamps with warm bulbs are a must. No one wants to leave the comfort of their blanket to turn off the lights after reading, or have to try to find their way back to bed after getting up to turn off the bedroom door switch.
- The most modern wake-up lights are a unique way to wake you up in the morning. They adapt to your circadian rhythm by imitating a sunrise and you will always feel better than if you turned on high intensity lamps.
4. The stay
We assume that the living room and the living room are part of a single room.
Whether you use your living room for entertaining friends, relaxing after work, or challenging your partner to Scrabble, this piece is incredibly versatile and often used in many different ways. It's important that your lighting is as adaptable as the room, and these ideas will help you achieve that.
- Consider scale. Table lamps are great, but sometimes a large lantern, oversized pendant light, or large sculptural floor lamp can add a focal point (point where the eyes converge) that any well-designed room should have
- Add a dimmer switch to your list. This allows you to easily change the mood and brightness of your lighting depending on the time of day. It's also perfect for making movie nights at home feel like they're taking place in a larger-than-life theater.
- Make sure to light up the darkest corners. There's always that dark spot in the living room that makes it impossible to do anything once the sun goes down. Add a lamp for a subtle glow that will make you feel immediately comfortable in your space.
- Try a candlestick. Although this type of installation is often reserved for large dining rooms and entryways, it's a fun way to personalize your living room.
5. The bathroom
Your bathroom or powder room probably isn't the first place you think of when it comes to getting perfect lighting. But it can mean the difference between a room that offers serene escape and a nightmarish zone lit by fluorescent lights. Follow these tips to find a feeling of calm and relief in your bath.
- Install a row of pendant lights above and/or around your mirrors. When you're getting ready in the morning, you'll be grateful for the soft glow that emanates from these types of lights, compared to general lighting that can cast strange shadows.
- Opt for bulbs that simulate daylight. If you wear makeup, you will be able to see your face better outside your home than under fluorescent bulbs.
- Bring candles to use for bathing and relaxing. Nothing compares to the soft glow of candles. So it's helpful to have a few on hand when you're doing a face mask or taking a bubble bath.
Here are some ideas I wanted to share with you. I hope that some of them will have caught your attention and will help you in choosing your lighting.
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