Lighting is one of the most important aspects of the visual structure of the house. In some bedrooms and living rooms, it is what will determine the style of the environment. As Charlie Simmons, designer at Charlie & Co. Design, says, a well-lit home sets the tone for a happy, enjoyable space. So, it is essential to know some tips to get this important decorative look right.
In places where many people gather, it is common to use strong lighting to make an impact. If the idea is to make your home brighter than usual, there’s no need to be afraid when it comes to placing more lights in places like the dining room or game room.
To create this effect, Simmons recommends using lamps, which can illuminate the entire room without taking up much space. To illuminate the dining room, LED lamps placed in various points are also recommended, as they fulfill this objective well.
Lots of lighting is fashionable and is a feature of many iconic locations around the world, such as casinos in Las Vegas. In these places, which they represent the culture of this show very wellthe rooms are decorated with lots of artificial lighting and little natural lighting. This can be replicated inside the home.
An essential tip in case of too much artificial light, however, is to avoid the light hitting objects, which can naturally affect the vision of people in the environment. To avoid this, it is best to plan the visual decoration with a design professional who is aware of this possibility.
An advantage of LED light is the ability to control its intensity and change colors depending on the moment. This offers a lot of flexibility for lighting. The decorator Maria Mantovanini, make the Homify siteexplains their efficiency: «LED lights are the favorite today, as they consume around 80% less electricity than a common light bulb. The light bulbs are more expensive, but their low consumption and eco-friendly aspect make up for the investment.»
If the house has the possibility of natural lighting, even better. Choose to install skylights, which are windows that sit in the ceiling and bring natural light into the room. «They are perfect for giving a unique naturalness. And they are rarely used, which makes them even more special,» says architect Greg Schmidt, of Helix Design.
In addition to being an interesting option, natural lighting with skylights are great for saving energy. The problem, however, is that there is often no way to block the light entering the room. Therefore with the skylight there is not much possibility to darken the room during the day, for example, if the guest wishes.
In other environments, such as the bathroom and bedroom, it is advisable to keep natural light away a little, since with artificial lighting it is possible to better control the intensity level. To do this, if you want a lot of lighting, choose to use floor lights, especially LEDs.
When lighting these environments, do not be discreet and enhance the most important objects. Decorator Luciana Parelho, from the Homify website, gives this advice: «Mirrors are, without a doubt, the main elements used in the bathroom and, therefore, they are the first to be illuminated, represented as a key element of this environment. For this reason, strong to medium intensity lights are recommended, reinforced with other reflections to guarantee an ideal level of light.»
Let your creativity flow and decorate the visual environment in a planned way. If this happens, the house will be well lit, in line with current trends and very modern. But remember to always consult industry professionals to make sure everything goes as planned.