Now that winter is coming to an end my attention has turned to decorating our home for spring and summer. I am in the process of changing our soft furnishings from dark shades to ones that are soft tones and will bring as much sunshine in to the house as possible.
I am also on the lookout to create ambience and atmosphere in our home and to do this my attention next is on lights.
When thinking of lighting I have been on the hunt for several things. I want my home to feel bigger and warmer but I also want softer lights too. I’ve trawled the internet and come up with some hints and tips to share with you on how to use lighting effectively. This is what I have done and am so pleased with the results. I have no way finished but I’m getting there. These lighting tips will hopefully help you create a wonderful atmosphere in your home too.
1. Plan
The first tip I’m going to share is to make a lighting plan. May seem silly but it works! Think about the rooms you want to add lighting too and what type of lighting. I mean you don’t want an overly bright light in your bedroom when you are trying to wind down and relax! So write down your rooms, what you use them for and then consider the style you want to add and the temperature of the lights.
2. Don’t stick to one light source
Know when it’s cold and you’re told to layer up? Well it’s the same for lighting – honestly! Layer lighting sources, put them at different levels to create a wonderful ambience to your room. For example, use spotlights to highlight your favourite picture, use uplighting for a soft lighting feel or use low hung pendant lighting over a table. You could also opt for lantern roofs which can certainly transform any room in to a light and airy one.
3. Choose the right bulb
I am so in love with the filament bulbs! I love being able to see the workings of it and not worry about covering the bulb up. I have opted for using filament bulbs in my side table lighting. However, make sure you choose the correct watts for your atmosphere and of course make sure you choose energy efficient bulbs too!
