Does The Lighting Make Your House Look Bad?
The quickest way to tell the age of a home is with the lighting.
I have seen it all! From smoked glass, plastic, ceramic, pottery, stained glass, wagon wheels, and more.
We may have loved them once, but there eventually comes a time to change them up and create a new look.
The good news is the price of light fixtures has really come down and there are so many fun, beautiful styles to suit everyone’s’ budget and taste.
Light is a powerful thing.
The right light in a room lifts the mood, inspires productivity and motivates us. At home, light enlivens the little things — our morning routines, or the moments we spend with friends.
Most importantly, the right lighting can make you look and feel great.
Most designers agree you need more than one source of light in a room. Think layered illumination: Every room should have a mix of lighting including overhead, accent and task lights.
Be Choosy About Your Bulbs
Now a days, it is all about the LED. They are made for all fixtures including recessed cans, table lamps and sconces.
For a warm, inviting light, go with 2,700 to 3,000 kelvin, often advertised as “warm white.”
Incorporating a bold ceiling fixture will direct attention upward and open up your space. A large, even over-scaled ceiling fixture can add illumination and drama and also trick the eye into thinking the space is much larger than it actually is.
Stay in Control with Dimmers
Dimmers are the only way to truly have flexible lighting in your home.
Using dimmers can also instantly change the mood of a room. They regulate light intensity for a more intimate ambiance.
Consider Form and Function
Function is key when choosing lighting for your home, but don’t overlook the importance of how your lights tie in with your overall aesthetic for a seamless look.
Treat your lighting like a piece of furniture. You can have different material finishes like metal, glass, wood, or concrete for example, which would tie your light fixture to your look.
Mixing old and new is a great way to give a room a real sense of character and personality, so don’t be afraid to mix styles and eras.
Living rooms with high ceilings can be difficult to decorate and to light.
In order to make the most of the high ceiling consider a large central fixture in a take-notice style. The key to hanging fixtures in rooms with high ceilings is to make sure they are low enough that they feel like they’re part of the room and you don’t have to strain your neck to look up and see them.
Have fun with your lighting, look for something different. Be known as the house with the amazing lighting!