Lighting is an essential part of the decorating process of a house. It can either make or break the ambience of your home. Lighting shouldn’t be an afterthought but planned together with the rest of the house design to get the perfect dose of illumination in every corner of the house. Your home’s personality and your own will be shown through this seemingly unimportant detail, but believe us, this increases the appeal and sets the mood for everyone who enters your home.
How Do I Choose the Right Light for My House
When buying lights, there are a few things to consider to avoid getting overwhelmed by the decision.
What’s Your Budget?
When you decide how much you’re willing to spend on lights, your decision will be much easier. Take your budget into consideration and divide how much you want to spend for every room. Start with the most important room for you and go from there. What’s the Purpose of Lighting?After you decide on the budget, think about the purpose of the light. Is it to light up the whole room or put an accent on one piece of furniture? Or maybe a light that will set the mood? This is important because different lights have different purposes. If you have a lot of fixtures in one room, it may look overcrowded and ruin the room’s appeal.
Which Light for Which Room?
Different rooms have different needs. The entryway should be inviting and welcoming, so adding a floor lamp or a chandelier will create that effect. The living room is the most versatile of them all. In here, you can play with lights and moods. Chandeliers are probably the best choice that will fully brighten up the room; floor lamps and table lamps can also be a great addition. If you have any artwork, shine a spotlight on them.In the dining room, the accent is always on the table. A low hanging pendant light or a chandelier will do the trick here. The kitchen needs lighting all over it, primarily because of safety reasons. Pendant light and spotlights would be the best option here. Bedrooms are made for relaxing so big bright light should not be considered. A low pendant light or some cute cupboard lights will fit the most. In the bathroom, task lighting on the mirror is a must.
Types of Lights
As we said, every room requires a specific type of light. Every size, shape, colour and brightness won’t fit in all rooms, and the amount of natural light also has an impact. Let’s see what types of light there are and their function.
Table Lamps
The versatile table lamp can be a great lighting option, a detail that can make a big difference to your interior. It’s adaptable and can stand almost anywhere in the house on sideboards, bedside tables, work desks, and even the kitchen. Incorporating it right will bring symmetry, contrast, colour, and texture to the room. First, determine where it will stand and consider the distance from the bed, wall, and couch. Measure the size you need because homeowners make the most common mistake. For example, if you have a tall bedside table, choose a short table lamp and vice versa. The main rule is that the shade’s bottom should be at your eye level when you sit or rest.All table lamps have their style and can be a focal point in the room. If the base colours of your home are neutral, a table lamp is a perfect way to add a pop of colour and brighten up the place. The lampshade plays a crucial part in the area that’ll be lightened. The main rule is that the diameter of the lampshade should be at least 5cm less than the length of its body. Of course, some lampshades can be changed and replaced, allowing you to change styles and sizes.
Ceiling Lights
The primary purpose of ceiling light is to provide general illumination to a particular space. And by choosing the right one, we can give the room a special glow and the right atmosphere. When buying a ceiling light, the three basic elements are size, illumination, and style. To start on the right path, first measure your ceiling height to see if you’ll need a pendant light, semi-flush or flush ceiling light. The second step is to define the diameter of the light. Measure the length and width of the room, add the number together, multiply by 7.5 and swap the value you get with cm. This is the ideal ceiling light diameter.Flush ceiling lights have the lowest projection and are perfect for lower ceilings and homes with very tall occupants. Semi-flush ceiling lights will do the job well in homes with standard ceiling height and drop lower than the flush type. Ceiling pendants are very popular and come in many shapes and sizes. They can be used over dining tables, living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, kitchen islands or stairs. Most of them are adjustable in height and are a perfect way to add light around the house.
Floor Lamps
Floor lamps can be a great asset to the home. They can have many functions, from being the primary light source to highlighting a certain area. Think about the purpose of the lamps and what kind of light you need. Ambient floor lamps give the general light in the room, reading floor lamps provide more direct light for your daily tasks. They can be more flexible than the others. Upright floor lamps add dimension and atmosphere to the space, and arch floor lamps with their extending stem are very adjustable, and the light they provide can be moved around to suit your needs.
Wall Lights
Wall lights can be the perfect finishing touch to the room. It’s on you to choose whether they’ll be practical or decorative. If you want to get more light out of them, try translucent lampshades, but if you want more light on a specific surface, buy lamps that are three times stronger than the ambient lights. Designers say the perfect height for wall lights is 1.5m from the ground, but this changes if the room is significantly bigger or tiny. You can also get a pair or multiple lamps to light up a hallway or entrance. The versatility of wall lights allows you to mix and match your home décor, walls, and style.
In Summary
ligChoosing the perfect lighting doesn’t have to be complicated. It has a significant impact on how the house looks, and if you do it right, you’ll enjoy every minute spent in it. From reading a book to watching tv and everything in between, lights help you with your everyday life and tasks.
