Imagine this ― you move into a new house without overhead lighting. There are a few light bulbs on the walls, but the rooms are barren. The best you can do in the morning is to open the windows and let sunlight in. However, as night falls, the rooms become dark again.
In this situation, installing overhead lighting or other options like skylights can be quite expensive. Before we tell you some simple hacks and lighting fixtures you can go for, let’s look at what type of lighting is best for your house.
Types Of Lighting
Before installing any lighting fixture, figure out how you plan to use it. Since there are so many choices, this question will help you find what you want.
For example, wall fixtures might not completely light up your living room seating. You can use arch lighting instead to illuminate the sofa set and center table.
Ambient Lighting
Also known as general lighting, this is mainly recessed or overhead lighting that brightens a room with a soft glow. It’s a subtle, sophisticated way to light your room and create a cozy feeling.
Task Lighting
Also known as directional lighting, this allows you to perform your tasks with ease. Think of it as a spotlight shining a light on one thing. It’s best for nightstands, bathroom vanity fixtures, and reading corners.
Accent Lighting
Accent lighting, also known as direction lighting, raises your room’s beauty. It usually comes in attractive fixtures and is designed to illuminate a certain feature in your room. Now that you know the basics of lighting, let’s look at no overhead lighting hacks.
Battery-Operated Picture Lights
For a warm glow, battery-operated picture lights are the best option. They draw your gaze upwards and bring attention to any furniture placed underneath. Besides the pendant lights that most people use in place of overhead lights, this is the tallest lighting option.
Floor Lamps
When you are out of options, floor lamps will brighten up your house in no time. Go for arc-style or oversize floor lamps instead of small table lamps. They don’t require wiring and provide the same light as overhead lights.
Use Mirrors
Mirrors are a cheap and good way to not only brighten your room but also make it look more spacious. Place tall mirrors parallel to the windows so the light bounces off them and spreads in your room.
Wall Lights
The four walls of your room give you plenty of space to install lights with plugs. These lights have an aesthetic appeal, which is why they are mostly used in the bedroom or drawing room.
Use Various Fixtures
Using wall lights and lamps is a good combination if you want a soft glow and bright light. That’s it for today’s show and glow. Check out these fixtures in your nearby Home Improvement Store and get the ones that best suit the interior of your house.