Interior Design
Expert Tips on Lighting the Home
We shed some expert light on this often-overlooked factor when decorating a home
Furniture and carpentry are usually a homeowner’s focus when it comes to designing their home, however, good lighting has a crucial impact on one’s mood, sense of security and the overall outlook of a living space. Let’s explore a couple of useful lighting tips to consider for your home.
What mood do you want to achieve in each room?
Follow function
What is the main function in each room? Function is often the primary consideration when it comes to home design. Is the designated area for cooking or reading? You’ll need bright task lighting. Kitchens, study rooms and home offices are the places that require task lighting that is bright and free of shadows.
What is the main function in each room? Function is often the primary consideration when it comes to home design. Is the designated area for cooking or reading? You’ll need bright task lighting. Kitchens, study rooms and home offices are the places that require task lighting that is bright and free of shadows.
Draw focus with accent lighting
Create drama, add depth or draw the eye to a feature by using accent lighting. Sometimes, it is a piece of art or artefact or a textured wall that requires accent lighting. Accent lights can also be used as guiding lights for pathways or stairs. Often, these spots require light that is two to three times brighter than the surrounding general lighting.
Create drama, add depth or draw the eye to a feature by using accent lighting. Sometimes, it is a piece of art or artefact or a textured wall that requires accent lighting. Accent lights can also be used as guiding lights for pathways or stairs. Often, these spots require light that is two to three times brighter than the surrounding general lighting.
Make it match
Your choice of lighting should always be in line with the style of your furniture to prevent your room from looking mismatched. Recessed lights are a safe option as they suit most home styles. This room’s classy decor looks great with the chandeliers.
Your choice of lighting should always be in line with the style of your furniture to prevent your room from looking mismatched. Recessed lights are a safe option as they suit most home styles. This room’s classy decor looks great with the chandeliers.
Experiment using candles in your bathroom or for intimate parties. You’ll reduce electricity consumption as well!
Choose LED
Often used for their energy efficiency and extended lifespan, these babies could save you a significant amount on your monthly electrical bills. They can be dimmed and come in an array of colours, making them the preferred choice of lighting. They are also a great fit for both task lighting and recessed lighting.
Often used for their energy efficiency and extended lifespan, these babies could save you a significant amount on your monthly electrical bills. They can be dimmed and come in an array of colours, making them the preferred choice of lighting. They are also a great fit for both task lighting and recessed lighting.
LED produces less heat compared to other bulbs, leaving your house cooler.
Add lamps
Require additional lighting? Lamps are a great option and serve a variety of purposes. They provide good lighting for reading or close work and can add a decorative touch. Lamps reduce light from going towards the ceiling which then enhances cosiness. Decorative lamps often come with coloured shades and are not ideal as a task light source. Consider the purpose of the lamps in your home before purchasing.
Require additional lighting? Lamps are a great option and serve a variety of purposes. They provide good lighting for reading or close work and can add a decorative touch. Lamps reduce light from going towards the ceiling which then enhances cosiness. Decorative lamps often come with coloured shades and are not ideal as a task light source. Consider the purpose of the lamps in your home before purchasing.
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Find a lighting professional
Lighting plays a major role in the overall mood of a home. Dim lights create a relaxing atmosphere while intense bright lights provide greater illumination, along with increased cheerfulness.