A house is not a home until the style of the owner can be seen and felt throughout it. Even after you have your furniture perfectly placed and arranged, artworks, accent pieces, and personal mementos arranged, having the right kind of light to really set a room off and make it ‘pop’ is important. The LED light company can help make busy moms and home executives make easy lighting choices that work best for them.
If you think of dressing a room the same way you might dress yourself, lighting, according to interior designer, Judith Balls, “it’s the jewelry of the room”. Usually the jewelry is the last thing that is added to any ensemble, and so it should be when lighting your home.
- Consider the design of your room. Obviously, if your taste runs timeless and classic, you wouldn’t want to put a light fixture in the room that did not match its overall style. If lighting is too harsh, it can make a room just as uncomfortable if were too dark. The best rule of thumb is to have a varying range of lights in any room. Some may geared toward common areas with smaller, more private areas being a little less in intensity.
In living rooms, for example, having that range is extremely important. It’s suggested that three or even four of the corners of the room are lit for most effective and dramatic lighting. Having at least one of these lights focus on a prominent piece of artwork, for example, can pull guests into a room even further by creating warmth and visual interest. Putting lights on a dimmer switch in an important common room such as a living room can help create mood and inspire you and busy little ones to relax and calm down or brighten study areas for focus on activities.
- The kitchen is the heart of the home and it is here where busy the inhabitants most often gather and come together when going in and out of the house. Overhead lighting puts the focus at the center of the room. From there, other areas that illuminate work surfaces and dining nooks can add even more glow to the room. Have an over the sink light that is bright overhead. Make use of under-cabinet lights for additional work areas, and under cabinet lights to keep pathways well lit for when children and pets and their toys could be under foot.
- Dining rooms are not just for entertaining when guests are visiting. For many busy moms and busy career professionals, they really are all about focusing on the food and the ambiance. Have a central pendant chandelier or downlight that also operates on a dimmer witch with pendant lights on a wall to further add to the feeling of comfort and good company.
- Bathrooms are so often overlooked for lighting choices. Lighting in this room does not just have to be a single overhead bulb or an over sink and vanity light. Having a light in the shower is important. When considering the importance of how you look in the mirror when putting on makeup before going out, opt for side lights rather than overhead to eliminate shadows that can interfere with how you apply cosmetics. An overhead light such as those found around mirrors in theatrical dressing rooms also helps to fill in shadows on the face. When time is a factor, having the best lighting even for a quick touch of makeup can make all the difference for whether a busy mom looks pulled together or pressed for time.
- When considering bedrooms, whether it is the master bedroom where you sleep, or kids’ rooms, having an atmosphere conducive for intimate relaxation is the most important consideration. A bedtime reader or someone focusing on homework or after hours work from the office needs a reading lamp that is on their side of the bed rather than just something overhead. Having bedside table lamps or retractable sconces such as scissor lamps for example, which can be adjusted is an excellent lighting choice for light when it’s needed. Recessed, track, and indirect lighting should be pointed not toward the bed but rather toward outlying areas on the perimeter of the bed space. Choose lower wattage, warmer light for these areas.
- Entryways, hallways and other access areas also need to be well lit. The magic of coming home or welcoming guests always happens in this place. You can conjure and atmosphere that is truly enchanting by using light. Focus light at a spot in an entry way that does not blind someone coming in, but allows objects such as keys, phones and other objects to be easily found when coming through or going out of the door. Having adequate light that goes the whole expanse of the hall or entryway cuts down on accidents and can create a safe atmosphere.
- Don’t forget the importance of lighting the outdoor living spaces of your home. A well-lit outdoor space offers safety and security for your home and your family. Beyond practicality or lighting that is there for aesthetic purposes, well-lit outdoor rooms provide an easy, hassle free space to entertain and to enjoy quiet nights at home. Your day doesn’t end at when you leave the office. What better way to relax with friends and family than sharing a meal outdoors in a well-lit, calming atmosphere? Strings of LED lights obtainable at the LED light company can add to a festive atmosphere and provide light that can last well after the sun has gone down.
