Ambience
The ambience of a room can really be altered with great lighting. Soft-focused lighting can create a relaxed atmosphere, whilst task-orientated lighting for reading, cooking or sewing for example, can help you see more clearly and focus on the task in question. Accent lighting when used can help to enhance the special features in a room such as a photo or a painting, whilst outdoor lighting can be helpful for security and help create a welcome at your door.
These outdoor lamps by Fabbian - a company from Veneto, Italy are twinkly and still supremely stylish whilst saving money through LED technology.
Purpose
Most homes have a combination of lighting for all purposes and all moods. It is therefore important to choose the right lighting for each room.
When you are buying new lighting think about how specifically each room will be used. Is the room a bathroom, kitchen, study or utility room? Lighting in a task-orientated room like this will be different to lighting in a relaxing area like a lounge or bedroom. You may need reading lights and spotlights as well as general ceiling lighting for these types of rooms.
If it is a room with a lot of moisture like a kitchen or bathroom you will need to use special lighting that is designed for wet and humid areas.
For the kitchen, a combination of lighting for each task-related area is a great idea. The cooker itself may have lighting on it to help when cooking. Preparation areas need to be adequately lighted so you can see what you are doing and you don't make any nasty mistakes - you don't want to chop off a finger by mistake! You can buy ceiling lighting that combines spotlights targeting each different area of the kitchen, a great cost-effective way to light your kitchen.
The Vistosi Quadra ceiling lamp is a minimalistic yet chic addition to any bathroom
For the bathroom, a combination of pendant lights (especially good on higher ceilings), flush lights, spotlights and over-the-mirror lights to help with shaving or applying makeup, are an excellent idea.
If you have a lounge/diner then your lighting needs will be different in each section of the room.
For your lounge area, lighting can be softer, and more ambient but still practical and flexible. Table lamps and floor lamps are useful here as well as uplighters.
For a diner/lounge, the lighting in the dining area may be different. Some people prefer muted lights when they are eating whilst others prefer brighter lighting. Table lights and candles can all add atmosphere as well.
This Fairy pendant lamp by Axo Light, a Venetian company, is a different way to illuminate your dining table. The crystal multi-faceted diffuser creates light patterns
Bedroom lighting can be a combination of table lamps and pendant lighting. It is helpful if lighting can be adjustable in the bedroom, this is especially true in children's bedrooms and this is where a dimmer switch comes in. Many people like to read in bed so focused lighting like an adjustable table lamp is also worth considering so you can read in bed if you wish to without glare.
Conclusion
There are lots of stylish ways to light your home. Updating your lighting can make a big difference to the ambience of a home. Why not buy some new lighting this Autumn so your house will feel cosy and welcoming as well as look smart and stylish for this festive season.
* PR Collaboration - All words and opinions are my own.
* PR Collaboration - All words and opinions are my own.
I am terrible at this kind of tihng, perhaps it comes with renting? I have a friend who has used old fashioned jelly moulds as light fuxtures and they look amazing! Love the fairy pendant lights! x
ReplyDeleteThat sound very creative Kelly!
DeleteHaving great lighting is important. I like my lights to be really warm and relaxing x
ReplyDeleteMe too Hannah.
DeleteI agree! Lighting can make a huge difference during the dark autumn and winter months. I'm thinking about a warmer lamp for my office. Something to give a more comfortable atmosphere than my current bright white LED lamp. Great for work but brrr, makes you feel cold.
ReplyDeleteYes bright lights or daylamp light bulbs are great for close up work but not very warm and cosy.
DeleteI love the hanging lights above the dining room table! Much cooler than an ordinary ceiling light!
ReplyDeleteLaura @ What’s Hot?
Yes I agree, they are super cool and they also create light patterns. I would love these lights in my lounge/diner.
DeleteOoh the lighting in our rented flat is one of the things that annoys me the most - can't wait until we own our own place and can choose what we have!
ReplyDeleteThat would drive me mad, not being able to choose what to have.
DeleteSome really pretty lights here. I really love sitting in the dark tho especially with the glow from a fish tank, find it so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteUmber x
Yes some really pretty lights above.
DeleteI love all of these! I'll have to check them all out and possibly order some :) ox
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you do Bekaah.
DeleteI love all of these ideas! - I love changing the lighting in my place as it can truly change my mood.
ReplyDeleteJacqui
thebroughblog.weebly.com
Lighting can certainly affect your mood. Adjustable lighting is great for a nice ambiance.
DeleteFairy lights in glass jars make wicked lamps. Not super pricey either.
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