Choosing the right lighting for your home can be crucial. The right lighting gives your home the ambiance that is necessary to relax and uplift your moods. Choosing the right lighting can be puzzling as the options to choose from can be vast; it must be functional as well as aesthetic.
There are a lot of different lighting options like
The living room is an area of relaxation so having light fixtures like scones and lamps are advised.
You can have access to bright lights when needed and not used them all the time. Dimmer switches are great for living rooms as you can adjust the brightness of the light. Having a light that bounces off the ceiling and does not create shadows, can be obtained by using a valence light. Lamps can be placed near a reading chair for adequate light. Accent lighting in a living room may be used to focus on an architectural element, such as a fireplace or bookcase, or a painting, sculpture, or plant.
The kitchen is a little complicated to light as a lot of things take place in a kitchen. A lot of work takes place on the counters so a task light is necessary as well as near the sink. The sink is usually placed near a window to gain as much natural light. Under-cabinet lights are always better options as it gives direct light, unlike ceilings lights that create shadows bouncing off cabinets. Decorative lights can be used on the skirting of the kitchen to enhance the look.
A dining room is an area where the whole family comes together to eat together and spend some quality time with each other talking about their day so use lighting that’s not harsh to the eye and also does its job. An overhead chandelier or pendant lights are great for a dining room as they are not harsh and focus on the dining table. Remember to get low pendant lights so you don’t hit your head on them. Crockery units can have inbuilt diffused lights.
Instead of a single overhead light, lamps and light fixtures are great as it gives a more relaxed feeling in the bedroom. Task lighting near the bed or the desk is important. Wall-mounted lights with adjustable arms are great if you want to save space. Dimmer switches are great in a bedroom to control the intensity of light. The light switches must be placed at a convenient distance from the bed.
LED lights are great closet lights. You need bright lights for the closet so hanger lighting is a great option
Bathrooms need bright lights. A single overhead light casts shadows and is not adequate in a bathroom. The mirror needs a dedicated light so a light above or on either side is necessary. Lighting above the shower cubicle provides the necessary light.
Choosing the right lighting for your home can be crucial. The right lighting gives your home the ambiance that is necessary to relax and uplift your moods. Choosing the right lighting can be puzzling as the options to choose from can be vast; it must be functional as well as aesthetic.
