Lighting can make or break the decor scheme. The best lighting will place the spotlight exactly in the place you’d like it to be, enable you to take advantage of your home and engage in various activities and showcase the hard work you put into the process of creating a beautiful home. Incorrect lighting can cause an appearance of glare. Here are some guidelines on choosing the best lighting.
Type of Lamp
There are three kinds of lamps that are used in rooms that include lighting fixtures for pendants (that can be suspended over the ceiling) floor lamps, table lamps. The kind of lamp you pick is dependent on the area you’re planning to illuminate. In general the pendant lighting is designed to be design highlights, floor lamps offer the lighting for a room, and tables are designed to illuminate an area in an area.
A good rule of thumb is to mix a range of lamps to achieve the appearance (and function) you desire. Pendant lamps look fantastic when employed to highlight an area in particular, such as an eating area or breakfast space in an open-plan. Floor lamps can be found along the corners of the room or (when placed in pairs) along both sides of a single piece of furniture. Table lamps can create warm spaces in which you can relax with a book.
Lamp Style
The design of the lamp you select must complement your architectural and style of decorating. Pick a design that can bring harmony without having to match exactly. The Cottage or Victorian and other styles that are traditional are often a good match for lantern-style lighting, while more geometric styles (such like those with straight, round shades) tend to be a better choice for contemporary or urban designs. Mixing styles is great (and can be a good way to draw attention) If you ensure one style is predominant and the other is used to add a touch.
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The finish you pick will mostly depend on whether you’d like your lighting fixtures to be an individual focal point or serve as the main central feature. Metal finishes that are polished are excellent methods of drawing the eye (and can be particularly useful for this “urban loft” design) and the soft woods or brushed metal make your lighting fixtures blend into the background , without disappearing. Additionally, you can make use of colored finishes to add the illusion of interest. Table lamps that are brightly colored for instance can be a fantastic way to add a pop into a neutral room such as the bedroom.
Bulb Selection
When you are decorating, keep in mind that the light you emit is just as important as the lighting devices which provide it. To prevent glare, select natural, soft-colored bulbs. They are a fantastic option to showcase an attractive design scheme for maximum effect and bulbs that have an edgier, warmer hue are ideal for table lamps that make a comfortable, relaxing space to write or read. If you follow these guidelines, you’ll enjoy the brightness of your home for many years to come.
Alexa Campbell is currently on the way to obtaining her certificate in interior design at UC Berkeley and loves expressing her ideas on interior design via blogs and writing online.
