Interior design has many tools at its disposal, one being the lighting scheme. People do not realize the potential of lighting to transform a space, so they often overlook it. It can reflect your personality and turn your house into a home. Without good lighting, the impact of the other interior fittings like wall covering, flooring, and furnishes, will be lost. If you want to get the most out of how your home looks, proper lighting is paramount.
Illusion of space
Both artificial and natural lighting affect the illusion of space in a home. Dark rooms feel smaller while brightly light rooms feel bigger. A room that has inadequate lighting feels cramped, and the close-proximity of furniture makes it worse. If you have a room that is too dark, you should find ways to enhance the amount of natural light that gets in. Sufficient natural light can be achieved through curtains and sheer drapes that allow in maximum natural light. If the natural lighting is not available, wall sconces, corner lamps, and centrally hanging lights can help create the illusion of a bigger space. Also, using the BEST RECESSED LIGHTING opens up space by keeps your eyes drawn to the brightest point in the room. To break up an ample open-plan space, you can use several different circuits to allow you to use the entire area or part of it.
Tone and atmosphere
Good lighting creates the atmosphere of a room and sets the tone. There is proper lighting for different rooms, and the key is to understanding the purpose of that room before you choose what light to use. For instance, a study room will need attention to task lighting while a laundry room will require glare-free compact fluorescent. An open plan kitchen, dining, and living room will require different circuits of light to bring out depth and texture of each space.
Reflections and shadow
Shade, light, and reflection are essential aspects of any lighting scheme. Where the light source is located in a room determines where the shadows and highlights fall. Without shadow in lighting, you cannot achieve texture, variation, or atmosphere. Depending on the functionality of the space, install proper lighting that will enable you to mask reflections and highlights where necessary, and enhance them when required.
Focal points
In any room, the brightest point will always draw attention. A correctly recessed spot will always bring out that mirror or art in a living room. If the recess is not available in the room, you can use two plug-in compact up lights that are floor-based to create a central focal point like a fireplace.
The lighting in your house is as important as the structure of the house. If your lighting is poor, the interior will not work no matter how sophisticated it is. Light fittings are available in all designs and price ranges, so get something that falls within your budget to enhance the appeal of your home. It does make a difference in how your home looks and feels.
