Layering lighting is one of the most important things you can do to make your space feel warm, cozy, complex and correct!
If you are lucky you have some recessed lighting in your home that can serve to blanket the space with light when need be. But it is the accent lighting that really works in your favor to create the right, human feel.
Floor Lamps
Floor lamps serve many purposes. One, they actually function as a piece of furniture if you have a space that needs to be filled. They can cast light both down as well as up and are a perfect accessory piece to an oversized reading chair.
When picking a floor lamp, decide on what you want to accomplish, whether its ambient light or direct task lighting, and then select your style from there.
Table Lamps
Table lamps and desk lighting are oh so important in any home space.
Whether you need a task light on your desk or gorgeous, artistic table lamps flanking your credenza or buffet you can not go wrong incorporating some table top lighting into your home.
The range of the light is not too large so these pieces really serve to accent a particular section of your space and create a moody feel. They are best utilized for evening get togethers with soft lighting.
Ceiling Lights
When I say ceiling lighting, I am encompassing everything from pendants to chandeliers, however I am not including flush mount lighting. After all in this post we are talking about layering light, and flush mounts function very similarly to recessed lighting.
The ceiling fixtures I am talking about make a statement and cast light like nothing else can. Choosing a ceiling light can be a little overwhelming because there are so many options out there, but here are some tips to help you out.
First, determine how much height you have. If you have lower ceilings stick to something that utilizes width vs length. If you have lots of room to work with, find a fixture that hangs dramatically and fills the open space with lots of volume.
Second, make sure the scale is appropriate. Pair big light fixtures with big furniture pieces in a big room and vice versa with a small room. Every now and again you can get away with an amazingly over-sized piece in a smaller space, but its not likely.
Without layers of light, the interior design of a room will fall flat. Using these three types of lighting will guarantee your room is anything but!
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