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3 Unique Lighting Ideas for your Home

July 21, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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The right lighting is a crucial part of any home improvement project. Everything in a room, from the wallpaper to the carpets to the wall art, is affected by lighting. This means that early planning of your lighting design is critical. You need to consider all the light sources you’ll use – from reading lights over the sofa to an eye-catching chandelier that brightens the entire space – at the start of the project.

A well-thought-out lighting scheme uses a number of light sources, positioned throughout a room at various heights. Using a variety of different lighting fixtures is a good way to create a versatile living space.

Here are three lighting ideas for your home to inspire you.

lighting ideas for your home: living room with ceiling spot lights

Use spot lighting indoors and outdoors

Spot lighting is also known as landscape lighting and up-lighting. It’s often used in gardens to highlight trees, pots, and other decorative objects. Spot lighting fixtures are ideal for illuminating tall garden accents like topiaries and trees, as they produce long, flexible beams that can be aimed in any direction. Fixtures with shorter light beams are good for illuminating smaller features such as shrubbery and statues.

Spot lighting can also be an excellent way to light living room or bedroom walls. During the day, the light beams will draw attention to plants, wall art and design features, and at night the effect will become even more prominent.

lighting ideas for your home: kitchen with spot lights and LED strip lighting

Use modern light strips

With LED strips, lighting design has come a long way, allowing for a wide range of creative uses. More and more people are now using light strips to revamp their living spaces. Thanks to intelligent technology, you can control these light strips with a smartphone or your voice.

You can display your collection of books or art on radiant shelving. Ambient light strips can create a romantic atmosphere in a seating area. You can achieve indirect lighting by installing LED light strips inside or under glass-enclosed cupboards in the kitchen. Additionally, you can create a safe walkway and luminous look at night without harsh overhead lighting by using light strips to line your stairs.

You can also use traditional string lights if you aren’t comfortable with light strips. Because of their versatility, you can use string lights in various ways, including outdoors. Wrap them around trees to accentuate their size, or string them from one tree to another to light up a larger area.

String light manufacturers that provide solar, battery, or rechargeable products can remove any electric cost worries. These models also don’t require a power outlet, so you won’t have to deal with extension cords or install an outdoor socket. Another advantage is that these lights will continue to function well when it rains.

modern lighting fixture on a green wall

Use lighting fixtures as art in a room

This is a more contemporary lighting idea that combines practicality with decorative elements. Consider using modern structural lighting fixtures if you want to move away from the traditional pendant light. When put together, sculptural and illuminated fixtures add functionality and aesthetic value to a space.

Many wall lights may be used indoors and outside, as well as on the ceiling, so you can create a consistent look by installing them in both an entryway and inside on the walls or ceiling. Alternatively, you can rotate or stagger the heights along the wall to achieve various creative effects. Line them up straight for a more uniform appearance and a softer, more even light output.

When it comes to lighting ideas for your home, choosing the right lights and installing them in the right place can make a huge difference to both your indoor and outdoor space. What’s your top tip for using lighting effectively in the home?

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