If the most thought you give to lighting y
our home is flicking on a switch, it might be time to invest in upgrading your household illuminations.
After all, any interior designer worth their salt will tell you it’s one of the most important features of any space – a strategically lit room can work wonders at changing the look and feel of your surroundings.
So, if you’re lighting could do with a level up, then check out these five fantastic ways to create inspiring designs. (My personal favourite is the addition of a custom neon sign from Neon Daddy as cool way to add extra light.)
Colour Changing Bulbs
Do you wish that you could change the lighting to suit your mood – from bright white concentration to a pretty pink for a romantic dinner? Colour changing bulbs such as those produced by Philips Hue, are the perfect solution.
With the products from this lighting expert, you’ll be able to match your room’s aesthetic and change the lighting for different times of day and events.
The app lets you control the lights from anywhere, meaning that you can even make it look like someone is home while you’re on holiday.
Layer the Light
Hanging bulbs look great, particularly in dining rooms and kitchens.
And by layering them, you’ll be able to create lots of different effects and give your room a rustic look.
Low hanging exposed bulbs will also do wonders for giving your ceilings the illusion of height.
Unique fixtures
Exposed bulbs aren’t for everyone, but with so many unique lighting fixtures out there, you’ll be able to make lighting a feature of the room regardless of your style tastes.
Light is used to create art on a grand scale, such as the beautiful light installation at The Avenues Mall, Kuwait, crafted by Mike Stoane Lighting and Ormiston Wire, so you should have no trouble finding a stunning piece to introduce a touch of luxury lighting to your home.
Stop thinking of your lighting as a mere practicality. When you see it as the potential work of art that it is, you’ll do wonders for the upgrade of the interiors.
Light the Way
There’s nothing worse than having to turn on the lights when you have to walk around your house in the middle of the night – it wakes you up so much it can be hard to drift off to sleep.
Instead, install floor level strip lighting in your hallways, stairs and landings to guide the way – making late night trips to the bathroom a little more bearable.
Neon Signs
What was traditionally a feature of commercial buildings, is becoming increasingly popular in residential dwellings. A neon tube lamp can be a great addition to a room.
Bespoke Neon signs, such as those made by Custom Neon will add a great focal point to any room and wow your guest with fantastic range of styles.
Have you levelled up the lighting in your home? Share what you did in the comments below!