Lighting, a key factor in your home. Lighting plays a very important role in home decoration. Using it well can help you bring warmth to dark areas. It can even help you to redistribute your home and make it look bigger.
Obviously, creating that feeling of space is not too difficult in a large house or flat. But, as you’ll see today, you don’t have to live in a huge space to get the best lighting.
In this post, we’re going to tell you why it’s important to have good lighting in your home. We’ll also give you some tips on how to do it. Read on!
Why it is important to have good lighting in a home
First of all, we should talk about the different types of lighting.
General lighting: these are the main sources of light in a house. It is important to have a good amount of this type of lighting in your home.
Task lighting: as the name suggests, this is the type of lighting that is used for specific things, such as reading or writing. The most common places for this are tables, bedside tables, etc.
Accent lighting: this is mainly a decorative type of lighting. It is used to highlight things like furniture, pictures or plants.
Good lighting has many benefits. We will now tell you about some of them.
Amplification
Good lighting has an ‘amplifying’ effect, while dark, shadowy areas make spaces appear smaller. It can highlight or distract from other decorations, but the aim is to make the environment more pleasant.
Neutral and pastel colours will make your home brighter. White tones don’t have to be boring either and can help to brighten up a space. In addition, the Nordic style, which is very popular at the moment, is very much in favour of white tones.
Dark colours, on the other hand, will make a room look smaller. It is better not to use them, or to use them in a very strategic and moderate way.
Depth
Lighting can also give a sense of depth to the rooms in your home. But you have to distribute objects, furniture and light sources appropriately for this to work.
Our tip for this is to use a different type of lighting depending on the space. Use white light in the kitchen and bathroom, and warmer, yellower light in the rest of the house.
You can also paint the door frames white or light colours or simply the same colour as the walls. This will help you to achieve a much brighter effect. It is also good if the doors are made of glass because they will let in the sunlight and do a lot of the work for you.
More space
As well as being an amplifier, a well-lit space can even help you gain a few extra square metres. That feeling of more space allows you to create new atmospheres. You can create other spaces depending on your needs, such as a playroom for your children, an office, a dining room, etc.
The lighter the walls, the bigger the room will seem. A useful tip for this is to put some mirrors. They reflect light and can open up a room. Remember that they should be relatively small and should not clutter the space. Otherwise, they will be more of a hindrance than a help.
Warmth
Natural light can give you the warmth you need during colder times of the year. But natural light can’t always do it alone, especially if it’s dark and cloudy outside.
So here’s a trick to get that same warmth. Placing lamps or candles in strategic places will illuminate a space and give it a personal and intimate touch. Plus, there’s nothing better than relaxing on the sofa or in the bedroom with some warm light in the evening.
Saving energy
Good home lighting is also important because it can help you save up to 40% on your electricity bill. The monthly savings may seem small, but it is a definite long-term benefit. In addition, you increase the lifetime of your light bulbs.
The placement and design of your windows is key to getting as much natural light as possible, and for as long as possible. So always try to place your windows on the best sides of your home, depending on their orientation and the indoor climate.
Mood
Of course, we can’t forget about the mood benefits of good lighting. Most people are not aware of the power of light in our daily lives. There is a reason why seasonal depression rates are higher in places with fewer hours of sunlight. On the other hand, mood actually improves with good weather and clear days.
Conclusion
Lighting, a key factor in your home. Changing the lighting scheme can completely change the look of a room. It can also help you create new decorative effects.
Knowing that a warm, well-lit home awaits you when you come home from work will definitely brighten up your days and keep you going. At Mobile Diseño, as interior design experts in Marbella, we can help you achieve this desired effect.