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The lighting you choose in your home can make or break your decoration. Getting the right lighting can feel like a fairy tale ending- this one was too bright, that one was too dark, but now it is just right.
Whether it is a feature chandelier, home made or vintage lighting or simply adding wall lights to your home the choice can determine the style and elegance of any room in your house.
You can also use lighting to bring an extra edge to a room and give it that extra oomph. So if you have joined the tonnes of Brits that have turned to DIY this lockdown and jumped on that home improvement trend, here are 5 lighting tips in which getting the right lighting can improve your home.
1. Renting? No problem!
If you are renting your house or flat, or simply renting a room, you might think that you can’t redecorate. Whilst you might be limited to what you can hang on the walls or from the ceiling, you can browse a wide selection of floor lamps at Pagazzi.
Floor lamps are a great way to jazz up a room without affecting the integrity of any plastering. The space can go from dark and gloomy to cozy and romantic with just one lamp! This way you can make your room more you and still get that deposit back!
If you want to make a change to your lighting and are restricted by a rental agreement then simply choosing a different lampshade will alter the way your room is lit.
2. Doubles As An Art Display
Whilst considering the lighting itself, you might forget to consider the actual lamp, lamp shade or light fixture. In fact, the physical structure can double as a work of art or a sculpture. There are many artistic lighting system solutions out there, even disguised as mirrors.
Place your light fixtures on the floor, on bookshelves, or even hang them from the ceiling. This will give your room a chic vibe and make it feel like you’ve styled it yourself. You’ll feel like an interior designer with your lighting decor ideas.
Some new LED light strips are easily installed as most are plug in or USD chargeable so you can move them from room to room. One advantage the LED lights have is that many have interchangeable setting including colour so whatever mood you are in can be mirrored with your lighting.
3. Lighting Can Change The Mood
We all know about mood lighting. Your light can set the mood for binge watching Netflix or making it more of a ‘Netflix and chill’. However what you might not know is light can not only set the mood of the room, but it can also affect and change your mood over time. This means that certain lighting can improve your mood, as well as sprucing up your living area.
You could also try changing out your light bulbs if you’re not happy about how your current ones look. Changing the colour of the light will change the feel of the room too! So if you have red bulbs currently, that’s probably giving off more of a dramatic feel than if you had yellow light bulbs in there.
4. Focal Point Of The Room
If you are struggling to come up with an aesthetic for your decoration, a statement lighting solution can become the focal point of your room, giving you something to design the whole room around. Even if you have a tight budget, spending that little extra on your lighting can completely change the vibe of the room and tie all your decorations together.
There are three ways you can use lighting to draw attention. The first way is by using soft lighting fixture that casts shadows on the rooms’ focal point. The second way is by using direct light that reflects off an area in the room. The third way is by using spotlights that shine brightly on point in the room.
5. Brighten Up Even The Darkest Of Rooms
With everything in life, as well as with home improvement, it’s all about striking the right balance of light and dark, brightness and shade, yin and yang. Creating shadows can be just as effective as bright lighting, adding an extra element. Indeed, mirroring nature in this way can help us to be more mindful of the world around us, keep in sync with our circadian rhythm, and bring an air of natural light to rooms that might not be blessed with large windows.
6. Low Level Sensor Lights
Adding light without the need of hiring an electrician has become an easier option with wall mounted LED sensors. Available in a myriad of styles and designs they are easy to install and highly effective in doing the very job they are supposed to do, lighting up when needed.
Place on stairs or just above skirting boards will give light a light that does not overpower any other lighting you have in that room.
Finding the right lighting solution can entirely change the way that you and others perceive your home. The right light can make your home comforting and welcoming, warm and loving, and brighten up even the darkest of rooms.
