Introduction

According to Handy, lighting when combined with the color of your rooms affects our physiological and psychological states. Thus, it can affect our mood, sleep, and even appetite. And, most of all, it impacts the functionality and aesthetics of home design. Thus, it is crucial to learn how to use lighting effectively to positively impact your well-being.

Tips & Tricks

Here are some of the best interior lighting tips for the perfect home design:

1. Consider using different lighting design layers – Installing different types of lighting design layers in your home can allow you to create the perfect home ambiance. For instance, you may install accent lighting to highlight special works of art and direct the focus of people to create the ideal mood and vibe.

Task lighting should be installed in areas where you have to perform specific tasks such as cooking, laundry, writing, sewing, drawing, etc. in an efficient manner. And ambient lighting (AKA general lighting) should be used to illuminate large areas to create the general ambiance. For best results, it should be combined with ample natural light.

2. Experiment with different types of lighting fixtures – Surface-mounted light fixtures are generally mounted in bedrooms, entryways, and hallways. For homes with higher ceilings, pendant light fixtures suit well in the kitchens and dining room area since those hang down from the ceiling via a chain, cord, or cable.

For a more flexible lighting option, you may choose track lighting with multiple bulbs on a single track, voltages, and circuits. These may be surface-mounted or suspended like pendant lights. Recessed lighting such as pot lights or downlights is a great source of indirect lighting since those are usually hidden in a ceiling cavity.

Finally, if you maintain a landscape garden, you can use all sorts of lighting options such as floodlights, bullet lights, deck lighting, motion sensor lighting, security lighting, wash lights, and more.

3. Consider the color temperature – Light color temperature is measured on the Kelvin (K) scale starting from 1,000K to 10,000K and can have a significant impact on the overall look, feel, and mood of a room. Natural colors occupy the middle of the scale where the warmest colors and the coolest colors occupy the bottom portion and the upper portion of the scale respectively.

Generally, warm lights are ideal for bedrooms and living rooms due to their cozy feel. Neutral light offers an energetic feeling and is best suitable for areas such as kitchens, garages, utility rooms, bathrooms, etc. that require you to be focused and energetic.

Cool light replicates a sunny day during the noon time. It’s good for areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, or study rooms that require you to pay extra attention to detail and be at the peak of your focus.

Conclusion

Handy suggests you experiment with different lighting options to figure out what works for you and create the perfect ambiance for your room. You may also speak with a professional to learn more about different types of lighting combinations and create the perfect home design.

Paul Petersen