Do you ever feel that your space just simply does not have enough light? Of course, this feeling can be amplified as night sets in. Have you ever thought about how to brighten up a room with light? Here are some ways interior lighting can be used to your advantage:

 

1. Add a unique light fixture to your ceiling

You can add a special interior light fixture to your home. This is especially helpful when you have dark corners in your room that need some interior lighting to brighten up the space. Fortuny Chandeliers offer a gorgeous light that resembles candlelight and adds beautiful romantic lighting to any space.

Of course, you’ll want to match the interior lights with the interior furniture. That means choosing a light color and pattern that will complement your room’s interior design.

 

2. Place lamps at different heights on tables and shelves

If you want to bring in a little more interior light, placing lamps at different heights on tables and shelves is a great way to do it. This will also create an inviting atmosphere in your room. Table lamps are perfect for this because they can be easily moved around to suit your needs.

 

3. Let the outdoor light shine in

Mother Nature’s lighting is some of the best lightings. And if you are in an area with ocean views, cityscapes, or wooded areas, the natural light can be a perfect addition.

Hang a lighted mirror on opposite walls for a great way to brighten up any dark space. When you hang a lighted mirror in your room, it will reflect the exterior lighting and add more brightness to your room. This is also a great way to make your space feel bigger and brighter.

 

4. Install a dimmer switch for your lights

Lighting doesn’t have to be all or nothing, and dimmer switches can be a perfect solution to have more control over the mood and interior lighting of your space.

As part of your overall interior design, this lighting can be strategically placed throughout your home.

 

5. Hire an interior designer or painter who can help you find the perfect color scheme for your room and paint it accordingly

An interior designer will share expertise with you to bring more light based on your individual space. Here are a few ideas to try:

• Highlight particular features of a room or art object with uplighting or luxurious feature lights
• Create drama and atmosphere by emphasizing shadows and reflections from other objects around the room. In this way, interior lighting creates an effect that is theatrical, dramatic, and sophisticated. For example, if you have curtains on one wall of the living room then it would be possible to emphasize their folds by creating a spotlight just outside them so that they stand out against the light background.
• Consider painting certain walls in different colors to allow light to play differently on each wall. This creates added visual interest.
• In darker spaces, when selecting colors for a room, light colors are the best way to go. This will reflect more interior light and make the space brighter.

 

Interior lighting is so important to design. It sets the mood and atmosphere of a room. Consider what kind of ambiance you want your interior lighting to create.

Do you want something relaxing, stimulating or romantic? Or maybe a variation of all three depending on the time of day? The possibilities are endless. Wishing you much light, especially in this holiday season. Contact cihdesign.com for ideas on how to add light to your unique space. Our design team has been creating fashion-forward design plans for discerning clients worldwide.