Hello World! Welcome Friends! Feeling turned off when you turn on the lights? Research shows that lighting affects our mood, so it’s important to maximize the lighting in your home.
Your health and wellbeing are certainly important to you, but is it worth the money to update your home’s lighting?
We say yes, it is, and it doesn’t have to drain your bank account. So if you’re interested in improving your house lighting, read on to learn some budget lighting tips that are sure to brighten your day.
Replace Lampshades
In lieu of buying an entirely new lamp, switch out your lampshades. A new lampshade can give an old lamp new life. Opt for one that is more or less translucent than your old shade as it will give a lighting effect that is different than what you’re used to. Click here for more lamp and lighting guides around your home.
Christmas Lights in the Bedroom
Not just for Christmas trees anymore! Christmas lights offer a warm, even glow, and can be strung throughout the room for an incredibly cozy ambiance.
If you want your bedroom to be a relaxing haven of warmth and comfort, it just so happens that Christmas lights offer the perfect lighting to set the mood. Plus they’re inexpensive and consume less energy than a traditional lighting source.
Uplight With LED
Tired of your kitchen lighting? One solution would be to update your hanging lamp fixture right now.
Or you could use that wasted space above your cabinets for a tasteful LED glow. By placing an LED strip on top of your cabinets, you can achieve balanced ambient lighting, in any color really, to mix in with your pendant light or bright ceiling fixtures. LED house lights are low cost in the long run because they consume less energy than other types of bulbs.
Establish Layered Lighting
Here’s a trick you may not be aware of, and you could probably pull it off with the light fixtures you already own; layer your lighting for a balanced effect. As a rule of thumb, you’ll want three light sources for each space, even small ones like bathrooms and foyers. One overhead light, a lamp or accent light, and an ambient light source such as a wall sconce.
Layering your lighting from different sources will instantly increase the coziness of any area in your home. Don’t forget about those dark corners.
Buy Fixtures at Resale Stores
If you’re on a budget, you’ve probably bought clothes from a thrift store before. But have you checked out their housewares? You could score some high-quality lighting fixtures at budget prices!
The key here is to check back frequently and eventually, you’ll find something that fits your taste and style. Go to second-hand stores in affluent neighborhoods to find the best deals on lighting fixtures.
Budget Lighting Illuminated
Now that we’ve discussed some budget lighting options for your home, its time to change things up! Have fun playing with the lighting around your house and test different options to find a balanced setup. With the many solutions out there, you’re sure to find something that makes a difference and doesn’t break the bank.
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