Quick Spark Blogs

Ideas, explanations and examples about electrical topics and issues.

Light Up Your Home – 6 Tips And Tricks

Light Up Your Home – 6 Tips And Tricks

We all know the feeling of a room that feels good. The atmosphere is not only comfortable, but you want to put your feet up and stay for a while. The lighting scheme in our home also has a vital role in how people perceive a particular space: whether it’s strictly professional or romantic; dimly lit with candles, or brightly lit during dinner party time.

The main difference in levels (or layers) of brightness used for a given area is usually focused around creating ambiance, whilst providing enough visibility for tasks such as reading recipes by kitchen countertop lights, or providing ambient light over a dining table, for example.

You’ve probably heard that lighting makes all the difference in a room. Well, it’s true! A room can feel dark and gloomy with only direct light sources, or appear flat if there is no contrast between different light levels. This article will give you some tips on creating interest and visual drama using layers of illumination to create an ambiance for your home that everyone will love as they walk through the door!

1. Natural light can change your home’s looks and your mood

Have you ever felt warm and happy in a dark closet? It’s rarely the case for most of us. Our skin, eyes, hair, mind, and well-being all need natural light to thrive – but our homes reap benefits too! Natural light can kill bacteria lurking in dark corners or damp spaces around your home, while adding an ambiance that artificial lighting sources cannot replicate.

2. Your home looks spacious with bright and illuminated rooms

Let’s face it, some of us struggle when we’re trying to make our interiors seem a little bigger. But suppose you consider using natural light and illumination in the evening (dark rooms with large furniture and well-lit rooms with more miniature furniture can have opposite effects). In that case, you might find that this trick has just what your home needs for an interior design upgrade! Plus, use ambient or task lighting, like wall sconces throughout your space, so people will want to linger longer – after all, there are no bad views from within these walls.

3. Various window treatments can enhance natural light

Window treatments can be a significant source of light in your home, or they may keep out much-needed natural light. When choosing window coverings, please consider the climate and what you want to utilize them for. Heavy blinds, thick drapery, and layered fabric curtains often block too much sunlight from coming through windows that need it most – while cotton or linen fabrics are an excellent choice in moderate climates because they give off more warmth with their lighter weight materials, as well as being versatile enough to open up on warmer days.      

4. Beautify your home with artificial lights

With the rise of eco-friendly lighting, like LED light bulbs, and in-floor lights that create a sense of continuity between different rooms, architects can now have clients enjoy their creation without sacrificing energy efficiency.

5. Wisely place windows while designing your home

When you are designing your space, make sure to consider natural light. Consider where the sun is, how it rises and sets during different times of the year, as well as what orientation your home is facing. Think about whether or not there’s a morning person in the house that needs some help being woken up with sunlight streaming through their windows – or if everyone prefers an early night so they can enjoy daylight for when they’re awake later on. Remember these key considerations and let the sunshine into all areas of your home especially during winter!

Verdict

Lighting your home is no easy feat. It can be tough to find the perfect balance of natural and artificial light, especially if you’re on a budget or don’t have much experience in this area. But with these tips for lighting up every room without breaking the bank, it’s easier than ever before! Whether you want some ceiling fixtures, or sophisticated bright lights that’ll save power while they do their job – we’ve got them all right here waiting for you!

Quick Spark

Read more posts by this author.

Have an electrical emergency? Call Now to Book an Appointment!

    Call us on 1300 877 275

    OR

    Quick Connect