Hello World! Welcome Friends! Lighting can either make or break your home. When you have the right kind of lighting, it will give your house a whole new look. Whether you are using lamps, chandeliers, or just string lights, they can completely change an area with proper lighting. If there is one thing that you should invest in when decorating your home, it’s definitely lighting. Here are 6 lighting ideas that will give your home an entirely new look.
1. A Wall of String Lights
Who says that you have to put up store-bought lighting around your home? You can be more creative by adding some string lights which are easily available at local hardware stores. String lights are very flexible and most of them are battery operated so there is no need for any installation or electrical work. You can attach them to the wall, windows, headboard of your bed, or even the porch area outside. There are many string light ideas to be found online, and by visiting the website of one of the most influential design companies today, you will surely find something that fits your needs perfectly. So if you want to introduce some drama into your home with an eclectic edge to it, string lights are perfect for that.
2. Wall-Mounted Lights at the Mirror
There are very few spots in your house that have a lot of square footage that takes up so little visual attention when done right, and this is one of them. This area tends to be underexposed but with strategic wall-mounted lights, you can highlight the entire area perfectly. You can place table lamps or sconces beside the mirror which can either be attached to the wall or free-standing. This will not only provide optimum illumination for applying makeup but also adds more style to the room. When choosing wall sconces for this kind of setup, make sure that they match the material of the mirror.
3. Kitchen Pendant Lights
Sometimes it can be difficult to get task lighting in your kitchen, so why not try an overhead pendant light. It’s a great way of creating more style and illumination for your cooking endeavors. If you have dark cabinets, you can paint them white to reflect more natural light in the room. This will make the area brighter and gives a clean look to it as well. The overhead pendant lamp does not only look good but also provides better lighting when preparing food in the kitchen or dining area during dinner time without making it too bright at night since there are no windows around that allow natural light inside.
4. Glass Chandeliers Feature
There is nothing more interesting than a hanging glass chandelier with some creative details to it. When you place this kind of fixture on the ceiling, there is a bright and airy feel to it which can show off your creative side. Hanging from the center of the room over a dining table or sitting area creates more interest as well as perfect lighting for those areas. During dinner time, it will light up the entire space so that everyone at the table has good visibility while during nighttime, it provides enough light for you to move around without turning on any other lamps in the room.
5. Overhead Lighting
This is an excellent option if you don’t want to fill the space with too much light. You can put up pendant lights or sconces on both sides of your bed that will give you enough illumination to read at night. When closed, this will provide sufficient lighting while when open, it creates a romantic ambiance in the room due to minimal overheads. This overhead style works great for bedrooms, especially if there are no windows around or they face walls so adding overhead lighting is a great idea.
6. Accent Lights for Dark Corners
If there are some dark corners in your house but you still want them lit up, try installing accent lights that not only look good but also add a sense of intrigue. There are many ways you can highlight these areas. You can put some spotlights on items that accentuate them like paintings, sculptures, or pottery. This brings out the features of your home’s architectural lines and creates an entirely new feel for your abode. Additionally, you can try putting accent lights near furniture pieces that are not used every day. This makes them pop out and adds more interest to the room since some spaces just need a little push to liven things up.
It’s time to give your home a whole new look by making some changes in how you light it up. The above six ideas should help you get started with creating a better atmosphere within your four walls so start looking around and be imaginative when it comes to choosing lights for different rooms in your house.
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