The Importance of Good Lighting in Your Home
by Kayla Beirne
The lighting in our homes is always there for us and easy to take for granted. We just flip a switch, and there it is. But is your lighting all it can be? What if you could change the lighting in your home to reflect the mood you want to feel? Also, have you ever considered how it can help make a room look larger? Lighting can do wonders when you incorporate it tastefully into your living spaces. Let’s talk about the importance of good lighting in your home and what you can do to improve yours.
Setting the Mood
Lighting plays just as large of a role as music does in setting the tone of a room. There are a couple of things to consider when creating a mood with lighting.
- Does the mood of the room change depending on the time? Maybe the dining room is an office by day but candlelit dinner by night. In that case, a dimmer switch is the answer for easy lighting adjustments.
- Is the room for relaxing only, with no need for bright overhead lighting? Set a peaceful mood with side table lamps rather than overhead lights.
- Seeking something bright and cheery? Kids’ rooms, playrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms are often areas where we want to feel awake and ready to face the day. An energetic mood requires some bold lights overhead.
As you can see, choosing the right type of lights may determine the overall feel of a room.
Larger Feeling Space
Nothing makes a room feel smaller than darkness or dim lights. If there’s a cramped area in your home that you’d like to appear larger, light it up. Natural light is always helpful, but artificial light fills the need when that’s not enough. Watch your tiny living room suddenly look spacious with an extra fixture shining in it.
Everyday Assistance
The practical uses of light are undeniable. We need lights to help us out each day. Everyday tasks, especially those in the evenings, are difficult without it. Even during the day, areas like bathrooms, kitchens, or basements with small windows are unpleasant to work in when we have to strain to see what we’re doing. Make sure each room has proper lighting so that you can accomplish your tasks within them without trouble.
When It’s Time To Change
What can you do if you aren’t happy with the lighting you have? For better light, some light fixture additions or changes are in order. Outdated fixtures or lights that are incorrect sizes for the room won’t shed enough illumination where you need it. Thankfully, your professional electrician can install new lights for you. For safety’s sake, don’t attempt electrical work as a DIY project.
Now that you understand the importance of good lighting in your home, it’s time to take a walk through the house and evaluate each room. It may be time to brighten things up or set the mood with better lighting.
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