New lighting ideas for homes

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Great lighting ideas need to provide the right illumination for all of a room’s functions, and allow changes of mood, too. But lighting is a major feature of any room design, and it’s crucial that it plays its part in the aesthetic of the space, too.

From pendants and chandeliers to wall lights, floor and table lamps, plus lights for illuminating artwork, lighting stairs and more, there is a wealth of choices that can elevate the room as well as act functionally.

Here, we’re showcasing lighting ideas for rooms around the home to inspire your interior design.

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All the different lighting types – ambient, task, and feature – can be beautiful in their own right, and these lighting ideas tick the boxes for style as well as practicality.

1. Bring warmth to a living area

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Prioritize the atmosphere of the living room when shortlisting lighting ideas. 'Warmth is the most important factor when lighting a living area,’ says Peter Legg, lead designer at där lighting .

‘This is a cozy space, so you want to feel enveloped and comforted while using it. Aim for an even spread of light to avoid any harsh contrasts. One way to do this is through an armed ceiling light or a chandelier which will rebound light across the room.'

Of course, living room lighting ideas should be carefully planned so that the effect created by the aesthetics of the light fittings in daylight is just as impactful as that of the lighting scheme itself at night.

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Kitchen lighting ideas, just like those of the living room are as much about visual impact in daylight as they are about practicality and functionality.

Consider boldly scaled pendant lights to hang over a kitchen island. Attention-grabbing in their own right, kitchen island lighting also makes the island itself even more of a feature of the room.

If you’re concerned the sizeable lights will block views through the room, follow this room’s example and opt for those made with clear glass. Gold detail in these designs echoes that in handles as well the legs of the stools and the faucet for a consistent use of materials.

3. Elevate a bathroom

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Turn up the dial on decoration in your wash space with a bathroom chandelier. ‘I always tell clients to invest in lighting,’ says Katie Davis of Katie Davis Design , who created this room. ‘Bathroom lighting is a game changer. The right chandelier or pendant can give you a major design moment, and make a space feel instantly elevated.’

Generally bathroom ceiling lights don’t have to be damp-rated designs, leaving your choices wide open, but do bear in mind that some areas, like that over the shower, need lights suitable for the location. Choose lights rated for the particular area of the room, which is divided into zones for this purpose.

4. Add living room wall lights

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Don’t neglect the potential that living room wall lighting ideas have to offer. In this room, a symmetrical pair of wall sconces on the chimney highlights this feature of the room even when the fire itself isn’t lit.

In pairs, or as single fittings, wall lights can make any part of the room inviting in this way. They’re also a great solution for smaller spaces avoiding the need to give up floor or table space to a lamp.

5. Select the right bedroom lighting positions

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Bedroom ceiling light ideas should be carefully located in relation to the bed when realizing lighting ideas for the room.

‘It is best not to position any bedroom lighting over the top of the bed where your pillows are as this is too harsh when you are lying in bed,’ explains Shalini Misra, interior designer and founder of Shalini Misra and The Design Buzz . ‘Placing an interesting, statement light in the center of the ceiling provides a great focal point and design interest in the room, especially if you are keeping a muted palette in the space.’

6. Fall for kitchen wall lighting

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Make food preparation safe with adequate illumination for kitchen countertops. Kitchen wall lighting ideas can avoid the problem of working in a shadow, which can occur when lights are directly behind a person standing at the counter.

While linear LED lighting is an alternative, wall lights are a decorative addition to the room as well as a functional one, and industrial-style designs like this one are one of the many handsome choices on offer.

7. Illuminate bedroom storage

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Plan a layer of bedroom lighting that will make it easier to dress. Canned lights can do some of the work, as can clever closet lighting ideas.

‘In the bedroom of this penthouse, we positioned downlights so that they wash light down the front of the closet doors,’ says Irene Gunter, founder of design agency Gunter & Co . ‘This not only highlights the beauty of the wood, but when the doors are open, the light also helps to illuminate the interior.

‘I would also recommend strips of LED lighting mounted along drawers and shelves inside, which turn on when you open the doors.’

8. Exploit the potential of lighting materials

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Think materials when selecting lighting for living spaces. ‘Materials are just as important as style when choosing lighting for your living room,’ explains Charlie Bowles, director of Original BTC .

This design is made with geometric bone china tiles and Charlie says, ‘Bone china is an ideal choice, bringing a lovely softness of finish and a beautifully translucent glow. This soft light is ideal for creating a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel instantly comfortable and relaxed.’

9. Use lighting to attract the eye

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Considered use of lighting can concentrate attention where you want it – this can be particularly useful for entryway lighting ideas and hallway lighting. ‘In this entry, the ceilings extend to the third floor,’ says Katie Davis of Katie Davis Design . ‘In an effort to make the area feel like a singular space, even though it was three stories high, we installed downlighting on the art. It encourages visitors to keep focused at eye level versus looking up.’

10. Create task lighting in a home office

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Home office lighting ideas needn't just be functional, so don’t just think table lamps to provide light for a home office desk. A floor lamp can provide the even glow that‘s necessary to avoid eye strain and make for an elegant feature of the room, too. It can also provide a wider pool of illumination for a shared desk.

How do I get good lighting at home?

To get good lighting at home, always think about layers of light. ‘We love to layer lighting in a room,’ says Katie Davis of Katie Davis Design . ‘It’s important to me that all of the light in a space doesn’t come from the ceiling, and that there is light at different heights in the room.

‘If you layer a floor lamp, sconce, table lamp and pendants with canned lighting, for instance, it allows a space to easily transition for the mood you are in or the event you are having, ultimately making a space more dynamic. Considering factors like wattage helps this, too.’

How can I add mood lighting to a room?

To add mood lighting to a room, use dimmable fixtures so the light levels can be adjusted easily. As well as for spaces like living rooms and bedrooms, that goes for kitchens, too, so that once food preparation and cooking is finished, a softer ambience can be created for dining or relaxing in the space.

Lights on different circuits are also helpful, allowing perimeter lights, for example, to be switched off independently from central lighting for a more intimate feel.

Pay attention to color temperature, too. It’s measured in Kelvins, and for warm light, opt for lower numbers of 2,700 to 3,000K; at 3,100K and up light will appear cooler.

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator.

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Bright ideas and new trends to light your home

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An essential element of any room, the right lighting can take a scheme from dark and dingy to cosy and welcoming with the flick of a switch. From glamorous Art Deco lamps to neon signs and whimsical moon lamps, we've rounded up the best ideas and new trends to bring light into your home. Stay tuned for some illuminating ideas...

Install bedroom pendant lights

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At present, you can't flick over to a bedroom makeover page in an interiors magazine that hasn't installed a fabulous pair of bedroom pendant lights on either side of the bed. The symmetrical suspended lighting option frees up space on the nightstand and creates an incredible focal statement that highlights the bed. Of course, it also means you can forgo the furniture altogether – so makes a perfect for small bedroom idea. And best of all? You don’t have to get out of bed to turn it off.

Larger than life

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Over-blown lighting statements make interesting focal points in rooms without structural features to show off. Super-sized ceiling drums, dominating floor lamps or decorative wall lights are set to be the centre of attention in living rooms and large open-plan living spaces.

Make it monotone

Monotone decorating schemes that wrap rooms in one colour or tone createa a stylish and contemporary vibe. Blending lighting into the scheme adds a three-dimensional element without upsetting the balance. We love this take on the trend where a copper-toned floor lamp peeps out from the soft Dusted Heather (Dulux) tone of the upper walls but blends in perfectly below with a shade called Inca Orange below.

Scallop the edges

Marks and Spencer

Like the paint decorating effect, scallop-edged edges are going to be a hit lighting trend in 2023. Set above a dining table or kitchen island, the wave-like curves are soft and fluid, creating subtle attention-to-detail that's totally up-to-date.

Expose the wires

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If exposed lighting cables conjure up visions of dusty construction extension leads trailing across the floor think again! Uncovered wires create bespoke looks that offer an industrial edge in modern homes. From suspended spidery chandeliers to red braided rope lamps there is an array of choices.

Soften with smoked glass

Add a twist to popular glass bulb lighting; smoked glass shades and pendants add a glamorous contrast to neutral schemes. The delicate addition adds a soft hue to create a warm traditional decorating idea that's timeless and chic.

Feature a sculptural chandlier

Danittii

Chandeliers have been a decorative luxury lighting option for centuries. But, contemporary versions with sculptural interest are making a popular warm welcome in modern schemes. These architectural chandeliers are sleek, avant-garde and artistic.

Pop in powder coated metals

Homesense

Powdered coated metal gives classic industrial-style lights a colourful update. Pastel tones are proving more popular than ever and will introduce pretty notes into neutral schemes or add a fresh finish to contemporary minimalist rooms.

Have fun with novelty bases

Joe Browns

From brass monkeys hanging from ceilings clutching light bulbs to exotic bird bases propping up patterned light shades. Whimsical lighting ideas that add interest to a scheme are filling up the lighting aisle shelves. We love this little pink bull-dog table lamp that will sit faithfully in a retro living room with a cool kitsch character.

Calm with Japandi charm

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As the 2020s trends are so influenced by the environment and sustainability, it's no surprise that designers and high street homewares are looking to use eco-friendly materials in bold designs that really pack a punch. Naturally translucent, the beauty of a paper lantern is in the soft glow as the light is able to permeate through, perfect for the darker months when we're looking for comfort and cosiness rather than clear bright task lighting. Paper is also widely used in lantern making, which ties in nicely with the ongoing love for every Japandi (japan-Scandi).

Pick up a portable lamp

Nedgis

With the threat of possible blackouts looming it's not a wonder, flexible battery-powered LED lamps are having a facelift. The Dipping Light (with layers of blue) portable lamp is a wireless splendour designed by Jordi Canudas. It delivers 20 hours of warm glow that is a far cry from those basic camping lamps we have been used to until now.

Colour up rattan lampshades

Le Redoute

Rattan has been a popular lighting material for a while in neutral and rustic schemes so it's refreshing to see a colour update in the mix. The Hilo colourful woven straw lighting range is handcrafted from braided straw and brings a fun bohemian vibe to colourful schemes.

Light up re-chargable lamps

Black-outs be gone as technology is changing the way we light our homes. This amber resin lamp really is a jewel as it is re-chargeable. With at least ten hours of dimmable charge, it can be moved into any dark corner to create an exotic glow without the need for wires or sockets.

Set up sustainable style

Furniture Village

Our need for sustainable style hasn't fallen short in the lighting industry. As well as LED and rechargeable interior components. Design aesthetics are getting an update too. Glass, as we've mentioned is saturating lighting looks but right now we love materials such as wood, and natural rattan too.

Use LED strip lights on an alcove

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LED strip lights have opened up a world of possibilities for the home decorator. Simply attach them with a double-sided sticky backing and you can use these long illuminated ribbons anywhere, plus they're battery-operated, so no unsightly wires. One simple way to create a glowing feature is to outline any architectural features such as alcoves, tray ceilings or wall recesses. As this project proves, curves, in particular, look stunning!

Add attention-to-detail text

Aurina

Give your edison bulb feature lamp an extra style statment by adding a light-bulb like no other. Text light bulbs are quirky and set the mood with a smile.

Mix Marble and with metallics

Cult Furniture

From bedside table lamps to task lamps, table lighting is an essential consideration for any home interior. Pairing practicality with a sleek modern design, this oversized gold-infused light bulb makes a glamorous statement with a marble-effect dome base. The combination of materials adds glamour to black and white or Scandi schemes.

Choose an intriging task lamp

A good task light is a must if you want to pursue your work or hobbies on a dim winter afternoon. An angled desk lamp is your best bet. A design that diffuses a little mood lighting through the shade while focusing a stronger beam on the task in hand will give you the best of both worlds. This contemporary Kirant Matt table lamp embraces our new love of primary colours and has a striking flat adjustable shade designed to reflect light onto walls and objects.

Opt for a cloche lamp

Dunelm

Glass plinth lamps allow the owner to add a personal touch to lighting that tells a seasonal story or matches a particular decorating scheme. Remove the clear glass cloche base from the wood stand to feature a touch of greenery or a decorative ornament within. The decorative element makes a timeless addition to classic and country looks.

Arrange an arc lamp

Cuckooland

Following the hot trend of curvy, wavy and arch decorating go for a large arc floor lamp to illuminate the area you need. Position one over the sofa for reading, watching television and just chatting with friends. You can even mix up the finishes – we love this copper design, but you could go for steel or black for a more dramatic feel.

Organic form

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Ceiling lights with striking and contemporary vibes are pushing the boundaries with organic and unique shapes. This Hiko light has been created with metal threads that curve into an uneven profile. The floating-style aesthetic glows from the centre through each narrow panel casting inviting shadows on nearby walls.

Go bold with colour and pattern

Mindthegap

This season, lighting is all about bold colours and eclectic patterns – and combining the two to create a truly wow-factor space that is entirely your own. Forget white walls and complementary lamps, because right now it's time to throw out the rule book and get playful with interesting prints and palettes. Pay homage to art and the latest global decor trend and you're sure to create a living space you'll never want to leave.

Hang handblown glass

H&M Home

The trend for organic rounded shapes has moved on from seating to lighting, with clear glass the material of choice for AW21. Handblown shapes play on imperfection and asymmetry, while the translucent quality means this oversized lantern feels as light and airy as a bubble.

Make it all about orbs

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Taking inspiration from the recent Art Deco renaissance, orb lighting is an easy way to bring your interior bang up to date. Evoke the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties with a gold wire pendant shade that frames the spherical bulb to perfection. Pair with a complementary floor lamp, like this stunning design from houseof, to carry the curvaceous aesthetic throughout your living space.

Go tough luxe with industrial lighting

Skinflint

You’d have to have been living under a rock to have missed the huge trend for Edison light bulbs, but industrial lighting has so many different strings to its bow. From pipework wall lights to reused bulkheads and fluted glass pendants, this modern style has a rustic, textured finish that looks great in all types of decor.

Pick a pleated lampshade

H&M Home

Testament to the fact that the 1990s revival shows no signs of abating, the once-iconic pleated lampshade is making an unexpected comeback. Pair it with a weighty coloured marble base, team it with a brass lamp or add mini shades to wall lights; you'll be surprised at how modern and appealing they suddenly look again!

Bring neon lights into the bedroom

The French Bedroom Company

The 1980s obsession shows no sign of waning (thank goodness!), and one of the coolest ways to bring a little of this decade’s style into your home is through a statement neon light. Combine it with typography to nail two trends at once. Scared of fluorescent colours? Stick to a monochrome palette and use a clean white light; it’s an absolute showstopper!

Illuminate an island with kitchen pendant lights

Kitchen Makers

Kitchen lighting usually requires three or four approaches: task lights for work areas, under lighting to highlight shadowy spots and statement lighting to create wow-factor. A trio of pendants above an island definitely falls into the latter and the soft pools of light create a more ambient effect that's perfect for socialising. There are as many styles of pendants as there are hot dinners, from smoked glass to rustic enamelware, so pick something that complements your scheme for a trendy kitchen that won't go out of style.

Use wall lights to streamline a bedroom

The French Bedroom Company

Kill the clutter and get hotel-style in one power move by incorporating two wall lights into your bedroom design. Not only do these provide the perfect reading light, they also free up space on a bedside table for more important things, like tea. Of course, it also means you can forgo the furniture all together - perfect for small spaces. And best of all? You don’t have to get out of bed to turn it off.

Illuminate shelves

Gera / Architonic

What better way to display your favourite objects than on this cool illuminated shelf? Made from fine, anodised aluminium, this clever two-in-one solution is perfect for a home office, as it can double up as a reading light. We love how it adds an ombre effect to any wall, too.

Sparkle with a modern chandelier

The chandeliers of yesteryear might’ve been all about intricate layered tiers and crystal galore, but these days there’s a whole host of contemporary chandeliers more suited to the modern, minimalist home. Combining glass and brass, this sleek design wows with a fluted finish that casts a soft, warm glow. Use it to frame a dining table or illuminate a luxe living room.

Turn up the texture with a rattan lampshade

Habitat

Taking us right back to the 1970s, Rattan, our favourite retro comeback kid, is taking over our home interiors all over again. Offering a wealth of texture and architectural interest, a woven pendant light is the way to go for those looking to make a serious statement. If you want to up the drama, opt for an oversized black rattan lampshade instead.

Add retro charm with Art Deco lighting

DelightFULL

The perfect addition to a period home or a new build lacking in character, 1920s-style lighting is a great way to inject instant personality into a lacklustre living space. With their warm gold hues and architectural curves, this Art Deco wall light and table lamp add a stunning vintage finish to this monotone scheme.

Find your zen with a Himalayan salt lamp

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Believed by some to boost your mood and improve your sleep, Himalayan salt lamps are the next big thing in zen lighting. With a soft pink pigment, these unusual lights emit a warming glow that’s perfect for cosying up a coffee table or adding a peaceful ambiance to a bedroom. They’re available both as a rough-hewn rock or in a carved, polished design for a more refined finish.

Go for glass pendant lighting

For an elegant and sophisticated scheme, you can’t beat a sleek glass light fitting. There’s no shortage of styles out there, from atmospheric smoked glass pendant lights to vibrant coloured shades. For a modern country scheme, this cowbell design, complete with industrial chain fitting, adds plenty of charm to a rustic-inspired space.

Create a spectacle with a sputnik light

John Lewis

Mid-century modern fans rejoice – the sputnik chandelier is back. The perfect way to make a dazzling statement in a living area, this gold and green design from John Lewis oozes glitz and glamour. For a sophisticated dining room, pair with metallic accessories and jewel-toned tableware for a showstopping space to entertain.

Round up a mirror light

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We love this statement design by Inbani, which will give any bathroom the feel of a luxury hotel. With its on-trend round shape, bevelled edge and backlight, it has a minimalist style while fulfilling multiple functions. Mirror lights are great for smaller rooms, freeing up wall and ceiling space and creating an optical illusion of extra inches. Plus, they are great for doing your make-up in!

Colour your home with smart lighting

Phillips Hue

No smart home would be complete without an integrated lighting system, but now Phillips Hue are making it easy for anyone to enjoy the benefits of smart lighting. All you really need is a smart LED lightbulb and the app to start customising your scheme using a Bluetooth connection with your smartphone. You can set up to 10 different lights at different settings, ranging from bright white light that's good for working to these rich colours that will create the perfect ambience according to your mood.

Curate a photo wall

Lights4fun

String up small fairy lights on a wall and use them to peg your favourite holiday photos and snaps of friends and family. It makes a wonderful alternative to traditional photo frames, whilst adding light and illumination to the room.

Celebrate celestial

Furniture Village

Use lighting to set the decorating scheme for a room. Here, a stylish celestial pendant has been used over the bed. Teamed with a spherical bedside lantern, it sets the stage for a starry space-inspired scheme. Using moody colours, the lights take centre-stage for this look.

Try animal designs

KSL Living

You don't have to just choose the same old lighting options so why go for something a little out of the ordinary. In children's rooms, it's especially fun to use animal-shaped designs. This blue stag head wall lamp is a great feature in this blue and red bedroom.

Lay down fairy lights along a ledge

Norsu Interiors

Look around your home for areas that are lacking in light. Instead of opting for a conventional table light, ceiling pendant or floor lamp, try something a little different, such as running a length of fairy lights along a shelf.

Bring in a moon lamp

Etsy / LoomisCollection

One for stargazers and dreamers alike, this gorgeous homage to the lunar sky makes a beautiful night light. Whether you go for an oversized orb to hang from the ceiling or a smaller bedside moon lamp, there are lots of options available now that these little beauties have grown in popularity. Some have LED lights that change colour at a touch and others come wall-mounted with remote controls, but all have that amazing texture and shading for a lifelike appearance.

Have fun with tactile tassels

Oliver Bonas

This season there are plenty of new and exciting lighting options, including these gorgeous velvet and tassel lamps from Oliver Bonas. Prices start at £25 for the smallest shade and come in a range of colours. A great way to add texture to a room, we can imagine these in pride-of-place in the living room.

Mix and match shapes

Nedgis

Bring together a variety of different pendant designs and position in a line over the dining table or above a bed. For a minimalist feel, use the same colour, or if you're feeling extra daring, mix up colours and finished for a cool mismatching look.

Lead the way

Astro Lighting

Create atmosphere in your home by installing low-level lights up your staircase. Ideal for going between floors at night safely without having to switch on the main light, you could even install a handy motion sensor.

String up festoon lights

Lights4fun

Not just for the garden, festoon lights look great draped just about anywhere in the home. They're often battery-operated, making positioning much easier as you're not governed by a power socket. Try trailing them up the bannister, across a headboard, along a shelf or around window frames. The trick to making them not look like Christmas lights is to go for large white bulbs for an industrial feel.

Hang a crystal pendant

Dar Lighting

A large, dramatic crystal pendant is totally worth its investment for a wow-factor centrepiece. Showing off hundreds of strands of individual crystals, this design from Dar Lighting refracts light around the room beautifully. One of the charms of lighting is playing around with shades to cast light in unusual ways, so don't be afraid to experiment.

Soothe with a baby night light

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Babies need colour and stimulation when they're growing up, so be sure to bring some light into their nursery or around their cot. An illuminated mobile hanging above the cot is ideal, but you could also add draped paper lights, a cloud-like wall lamp or a cute illuminated star. Whatever you incorporate, be sure that it's not blindingly bright or overpowering and just omits a simple soft glow.

Add a playful touch

Lime Lace

How cool is this shark-fin floor light from Lime Lace? It really adds a playful touch to whatever room you place it in. Created by German designer Moree, the fin will look great in a living room, bedroom or hallway – we can't think of a more wow-factor way to greet guests. It's made from high-quality plastic and can be illuminated in a range of colours and controlled by remote.

Light up your art

Nedgis

If you have a gallery wall of photographs and paintings, think creatively as to how you're going to illuminate them. Instead of the typical overhead ceiling lights or spotlights, go for a wall-hung flexible lamp like this that you can move around and direct to your favourite piece.

Create a cosy hallway

The right lighting is essential for a warm welcome in your hardworking hallway. Combine overhead pendants with a wall light or table lamp to layer up your lighting and create a cosy atmosphere. For extra convenience, make sure lighting can be controlled from a light switch next to the front door, ideally on a different circuit to the main light so you can opt for bright, functional lighting or a soft, homely glow.

Have a light bulb moment

Making sure you have the right light bulb is essential if you want your home to feel cosy and snug. Modern LED bulbs offer a vast colour spectrum to choose from, from almost orange to cool white. If you want your bulb to emit a warm glow, pick one with a colour temperature of 2700 Kelvins or less.

Layer the lighting

Habitat

When it comes to selecting the lighting for a room, you don’t have to be stingy – layering is the key to any successful scheme. Instead of sticking to a single pendant light, build up the ambiance in a living space by combining a ceiling fixture with a floor lamp for task lighting and a table lamp to create a warm glow in the evenings.

Add an antique lamp

Fritz Fryer

Take a look around antique fairs and shows to find unique lighting that you won't see anywhere else. You can buy replicas, of course, but finding a one-off can be the starting point for a whole decorating scheme. This home office looks so stylish with this old industrial lamp from Fritz Fryer who specialise in restoring antique lighting and have a bounty of beautiful pieces.

Illuminate the windowsill

Don’t neglect the smaller spaces in your home – after nightfall, windowsills can become dark and lifeless without the sun streaming in. Banish the evening gloom by sprucing up your sill with a statement lamp or two. Not only will it add a stylish flourish to your home by day, but it’ll also provide a welcoming glow after dusk.

Drape fairy lights around

Graham & Green

A versatile lighting choice, string lights can work in an interior all year round. From illuminating artwork to adding a cosy glow to a snug or bedroom, there's a wide array of designs out there to choose from. This latticed metal design casts a pretty pattern, elevating neutral walls and adding a welcome touch of warmth.

Fall for a floor lamp

From black floor lamps to copper floor lamps, there’s an array of stylish ways to illuminate a dingy living room with a standing light. This coastal-inspired space pairs a gold-plated design with soft white walls and pops of seafoam green and royal blue. If you’re feeling daring, you could swap out the neutral shade for something bold in a contrasting hue.

Try a trio

Delightfull

Why have a single light source when you can have three (or more) in one? A multi-arm lamp really comes into its own when the season turns grey. You could, for example, use one light for reading, one to cast a soft glow on the floor and one to create an ombre wall or curtain.

Beat the winter blues

Care Co

If you’re one of the 3% of people in the UK who suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a SAD lamp will introduce a much-needed ray of sunshine into your home. These LED lights simulate the spectrum of natural sunlight, triggering serotonin production in the brain and boosting your mood.

Invest in daylight bulbs

If the dark mornings are getting you down, a light-based alarm clock can help to ease you out of bed by simulating the dawn. The clock becomes gradually brighter over the course of 30 minutes, waking you up slowly and gently, just like the sun would. The Bodyclock Starter 30 by Lumie (£59.95) also comes with an optional alarm beep, just in case.

Light up a vanity mirror

Hollywood Mirrors

A staple of Hollywood dressing rooms, what vanity station is complete without a mirror studded with light bulbs? A must-have for carrying out morning ablutions, the right lighting is key for a flawless look. This circular design includes a handy mirrored pedestal to make getting ready a breeze.

Install a dimmer switch

If your living spaces feel cool and clinical, consider opting for lighting with dimmer switches to add warmth to your interior. An easy way to create ambiance, they can be easily adjusted to suit the occasion, from offering a soft glow on a cosy evening in, to injecting drama and atmosphere during a dinner party.

Create a cluster overhead

Rocco Borghese

Sometimes more is more – clustering lights together can transform even the simplest fittings into a striking installation, creating an irresistible glow. Group your lights in odd numbers to create visual interest and make sure they’re fitted to a dimmer switch so you can adjust them depending on the mood.

Add a bathroom glow

C.P. Hart

It’s easy to overlook bathroom lighting, but treating yourself to layers of soft light is a luxury you won’t regret when you're enjoying a soak in the tub on a chilly night. Tiled rooms tend to feel colder, especially if you don’t have underfloor heating, but a bit of carefully-placed uplighting, downlighting and recessed lighting using warm-spectrum bulbs will make even the coolest bathroom feel cosy.

Display huge light-up letters

Graham & Green

Letter lights make a bold decorative statement and are a fun way to brighten up a dark corner. Go for an evergreen word or phrase that will withstand the seasons – if you're opting for larger letters, stick to four or five-letter words for maximum impact.

Try out different shapes

Lights4fun

Adda a playful touch to your lighting scheme with some fun shaped designs. These sparkling stars feature strings of white LED lights wrapped around a metal frame. You could try mounting them on a wall or attaching them to a base to create a freestanding table lighting.

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03/15/2019All you need to know about ceiling lights

Ceiling lights are compact lighting models. This is a light source covered with a ceiling or lampshade. Ceiling lamps are such lamps that do not have horns and have a small height, that is, as close as possible to the ceiling. Such lamps are a real salvation for apartments and rooms with low ceilings.

26.02.2018All you need to know about floor lamps

Translated from French, “floor lamp” (“torche”) is translated as a torch and means a portable source of light. Surely you have seen such in historical films, when the fire was lit in an iron bowl mounted on a tripod.

It was convenient to place such a light source in places where mobility of lighting was required - it was possible to grab the torch by the legs and move it to where light was needed without lighting a new fire there. Since the advent of electricity, such light sources have become even simpler and more affordable - a floor lamp is perhaps the most convenient mobile room lighting. It is not fixed in one place, like sconces or chandeliers. And unlike table lamps, which also have mobility and can be moved to the right place, floor lamps do not require any stand, being completely independent light sources. Moreover, many floor lamps have a small built-in table.

20.02.2018How to choose a pendant lamp

Pendant lamps are a modern design solution for apartment lighting. There are rooms where hanging lamps are undesirable, there are those in which they will harmoniously fit. Let's figure it out.

Pendant luminaires are luminaires in which the light source is located far enough from the ceiling and is on a wire or circuit. The luminaires are in a free position due to the mobility of the chain and wire. Therefore, such lamps are most often chosen for rooms with high ceilings, which, however, is not necessary. Pendant lights are convenient because when they are installed, you can adjust the height of the wire or chain.

14.02.2018The location of the sconce over the bed

Before hanging a sconce over the bed, it is advisable to decide for what purposes it is needed: decorative, practical, interior or to create intimate lighting. Or, on the contrary, you need a sconce in order to calmly read, turning off the overhead light and not disturbing your partner's sleep.

Based on these goals, we choose the model of the sconce.

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Pendant lamps are such types of lighting fixtures that are located far enough from the ceiling and, most often, in a free position: they can sway under physical external influence.

02.02.2018Which lamp and how to choose in the hallway

In Russian apartments, it often turns out that the entrance hall is connected to the corridor. In the traditional sense, the hallway is the place where a person gets when entering the house. This is the place that separates the living rooms from the street, where there are outerwear, shoes and things that we may need only at the threshold - such as an umbrella, keys and gloves. Usually this is a small room, and a lot of lighting is not required in it.

30.06.2017Bunk chandeliers with 6+2 lights

Interior design requires a special approach if you want your home to be cozy, ergonomic and memorable for guests. In particular, this applies to lighting - perhaps the most important point of good design. As an unusual element of the interior, chandeliers of 6 + 2 lamps are often used - bunk lamps.

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New types of lighting open up new frontiers in interior decoration. Light scenarios, lighting zoning, modular lighting - all of them allow you to present the same space in a new way.

Magnetic track system, as a kind of track system, systematically takes its place in the ways of space illumination. If earlier this type of lighting was used mainly in the commercial segment (for example, office space), now we are increasingly seeing magnetic track systems in the interior of a house.

What is important: unlike conventional lighting fixtures, be it a chandelier, wall lamp or floor lamp, magnetic track systems are a complex composite device that includes many essential elements. Without each of them, your system simply will not work. Therefore, we have prepared this cheat sheet for you. In it you will find the minimum required kit for mounting a magnetic track system. The minimum that should always be kept in mind when choosing magnetic track lights.

10.09.2020Provence style chandeliers: modern or old-fashioned?

Life in a metropolis is sometimes so tiring that it is simply necessary to add to it a daily touch of “something natural”, so natural and dear… something that will become a reminder of home comfort, coziness and tranquility.

13.03.2019All you need to know about wall lamps

Sconces, as a separate type of wall lamp, have come a long way since their medieval origins. They started out as torches made of wood or wrought iron with a flame at the other end. Being mounted on the wall, they were used to light the way. Versatility in design and use has always been a hallmark of sconces, even centuries later.

Here you will find out how a torch on a wall turned into a modern wall sconce, where the term came from and what role sconces play in modern interiors.

23.02.2018Choosing a floor lamp for your home

Floor lamps are floor lamps that have a base on which the light source is either open or covered by a shade or shade. Floor lamps are tall lamps, they can be from 120 cm and above in height, some models exceed the size of the ceiling in an average apartment.

02/19/2018 Characteristics of floor lamps

Characteristics of floor lamps include their parameters of height, length, width. The diameter of the floor lamp is measured by the lampshade. If the lampshade is in the shape of a trapezoid, then the largest circumference of the lampshade is indicated, usually the lower one. The height of the floor lamp is considered to be its entire value from the floor to the highest point. The length and width can be indicated if the floor lamp does not have a round shade / lampshade. The overall diameter is also indicated if there is not one light source, but several closed or open horns. Then the diameter is considered along the circumference of all lampshades or horns.

13.02.2018Tiffany's centuries-old traditions

I must say that if you try to find information on the style of tiffany, you can get confused, because tiffany is both an interior style and jewelry, which is related to that direction style, or rather, to its creator, which will be discussed, but there is a style of clothing and festive events. The tiffany stained glass style is named after Louis Comfort Tiffany, and the style of celebrations, clothing and fashion is related to the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, which has nothing to do with the topic we are looking for.

07.02.2018How to choose a lamp for a country house with low ceilings

Unlike other rooms and premises, the concept of a "country house" is different for everyone. For some, this is a whole country house, for someone it’s a small village house, where they rarely stay overnight.

Therefore, a dacha luminaire should first of all be chosen based on its purpose and definition.

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The kitchen is the place in the apartment where food is prepared. Remember how often you had to wash a stove, tile or even a ceiling from grease and burning. Therefore, in choosing lamps for the kitchen, the key feature should be the practicality of the lamp. Chandeliers with crystal pendants, fabric or paper lampshades are not suitable here. Of course, this is not an absolute rule, but it will save energy when cleaning the kitchen, which already requires more effort than all other rooms.

Therefore, people often decide to save on lighting, because hallways rarely have a large area and require powerful light. The demand for inexpensive chandeliers in the hallway is very high.

17.06.2021How to choose lamps for different rooms

Buying inexpensive ceiling lamps is not the biggest problem! Do not forget that each room in the house or apartment requires a different degree of lighting. Let's talk about the basic rules and nuances.

21.08.2020Material for making chandeliers

When choosing a lamp for an apartment or house, you should also think about the material from which it should be made. Not only the appearance of the device depends on this, but also its technical characteristics and physical properties. Therefore, in order to successfully buy a chandelier in an online store, you need to think through everything well.

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Any good housewife (namely, a good housewife will be puzzled by how to clean lamp shades) knows that different types of fabric have their own nuances and their own ways of caring for it. Therefore, before cleaning a fabric lampshade, you need to examine what kind of fabric is used for it.

This article is a continuation of our material on cleaning lampshades - "How to clean a fabric lampshade". Here we will analyze in more detail each fabric and the specifics of caring for it.

22.02.2018Differences between floor lamps and floor lamps

Very often you can find articles in which an equal sign is put between floor lamps and floor lamps. At the same time, floor lamps are still a separate type of floor lamps. If the floor lamp has a pronounced base in the form of a long leg, on which a lampshade or ceiling is planted, then the shape of the floor lamp differs from this canon.

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Floor lamps come in different types depending on the application, design, and place of use.

Classic floor lamps are the base and light source, covered with a lampshade. In modern floor lamps, both metal and glass shades can be used. If classic floor lamps have a similar appearance on average, only the color of the fabric and the decor used differ in them, then modern lamps can be of a wide variety of types. They have more room for creativity. Decorative floor lamps are, for example, fusion style. A mixture of classics with new design solutions.

12.02.2018 What are the sconces - all about the types of sconces

Sconces, they are also wall lamps, used as additional light. Especially often they are placed in the corridor, hallway and on the stairs. Sconces are used to create a soft backlight or, on the contrary, to obtain directional light, leaving a twilight room in the room. Depending on the purpose for which sconces are installed, they are divided into the following types:

06. 02.2018Choosing lamps for the bedroom

In an apartment there is no more versatile room for choosing lighting than a bedroom. There are no grease splashes here, as in the kitchen, which means that you can use lampshades and shades from any materials, even from paper. Traditionally, a bedroom, unlike a corridor, is considered a room in the full sense of the word, with a high ceiling and sufficient area.

30.06.2017Ceiling chandeliers in the hallway

It can be difficult to choose a lamp for the hallway that will both give enough light and fit into the existing design. This problem is especially pronounced when choosing a chandelier for a small hallway. Ceiling chandeliers are a great option for most modern spaces.

06/29/2017 Chandeliers with 8 lights

Modern apartments often have rooms that are difficult to light with large or small chandeliers. The average area requires an average solution, and chandeliers with 8 lamps will be an excellent choice in this case. This is the optimal number of light sources, which is well suited for most rooms with an area of \u200b\u200b30 square meters.

When it comes to furnishing a nursery, there are many doubts when choosing one of the main parameters - lighting.

19.08.2020How to choose a chandelier according to the type and number of lamps

Now on the market you can find many chandeliers from different materials. Therefore, when choosing a lamp for a house or apartment, it is worth considering all your requirements in advance.

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0034 People often confuse corridor and hallway. Of course, in the conditions of our apartments, the hallway and the corridor are often connected rooms, but still the place near the front door is called the hallway, and the corridor is already a long connecting room between the rooms.

A sconce in a corridor is sometimes a more necessary thing than in other rooms, because it is not always possible to completely illuminate the corridor with overhead light. You can judge which sconce to choose from the individual characteristics of the corridor. If the corridor is wide, then you can use classic sconces with a large indent from the wall.

21.02.2018What does a floor lamp consist of

A floor lamp in the classical sense is a light removed from the floor. In outdoor lighting, it is customary to distinguish between floor lamps and floor lamps. The main difference is that the floor lamps do not have legs, they do not have a horn with a shade or lampshade. Floor lamps can only be classified according to the geometric shapes that are used in their basis.

Floor lamps usually do not have a directional light and are therefore decorative. Most often they use a denser material for shades, less bright lamps. Floor lamps give a subdued light, almost like a night lamp, thanks to which such lamps do not interfere with sleep. They are used to create an intimate atmosphere or as a good interior solution to highlight the decor of a room.

15.02.2018Sconce design - the main elements that make up the sconce

In a global sense, wall lamps are divided into two types. Sconces are traditional lamps with a horn - that is, with a metal tube that leads to the base. While wall lamps are closed lamps. The light source in them is closed by a ceiling or lampshade and is close to the base. They are attached directly to the wall. They are more often used to illuminate the decor, in corridors where there is little space and it is advisable not to touch the lamps.

09.02.2018How to clean a fabric lampshade

Chandeliers, floor lamps and table lamps with fabric shades require special care. After the purchase, they please our eyes for some time, but the fabric is a pleasant and cozy material, but not as practical as metal or glass. And after some time, dust settles on the fabric. At first, it can still be cleaned with just a damp cloth, but as time goes on, more dust accumulates, and now only wet cleaning is indispensable. So how do you wash a chandelier or table lamp without breaking the lamp?

05.02.2018How to choose an LED lamp

Recently, LED lamps have become increasingly popular. They are famous for their economy, brightness and environmental friendliness. It is known that LED lamps do not cause harm to health when damaged, since they do not use mercury, and they are more practical than most conventional lamps due to their frost resistance.

Due to their high output with low energy consumption, the lamps are often used for lighting production facilities and warehouses.

30.06.2017Hanging chandeliers in the hallway

The hallway is the room from which acquaintance with the house begins. For this reason, many owners decide to decorate it so that everyone can see their wealth and standard of living. For this, expensive furniture, unusual mirrors and other decor, as well as hanging chandeliers with rich decorations are used.

06/28/2017 Chandeliers for stretch ceilings in the hallway

Stretch ceilings have become a real breakthrough in terms of home design. Thanks to this simple and effective tool, you can hide all the defects of the ceiling by covering it with a perfectly even film. Such a solution has a whole list of advantages, but one of the main ones is that stretch ceilings go well with chandeliers and lamps.

Fashionable modern lighting in the apartment - new ideas in 2022 with photo all the possibilities of advanced lighting technology.

You have to go through a lot of options before you decide on something specific. Consider the current trends in 2022 and noteworthy ideas.

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Interior Lighting Trends 2022 and Latest Technology

Many people make the mistake of deciding on lighting last. Properly selected solutions will improve the functionality of the living space, give the interior additional comfort, and visually expand the space. Among modern technological solutions, the following can be distinguished:

Multi-level. This choice is practical, since a room usually has several purposes. For work, you need a brighter and calmer light, for relaxation - a muffled and soft one. You can achieve the effect by turning off some of the fixtures.
Smart lighting. Now this is not a luxury, but rather a necessity that greatly simplifies life. It is enough to equip lighting devices with the ability to control them remotely.
Environmentally friendly. Unlimited consumption is replaced by a reasonable reduction in resources. Attention can be paid to energy-efficient lamps, natural materials of lamps, it is also better to abandon too complex wiring diagrams.
The choice of the lamp remains important. It is better to forget about the classic "light bulbs of Ilyich", it is expensive and impractical. Among the available sources of artificial light are the following:

LED lamps;
incandescent lamps;
energy saving;
duralight;
halogens.

There are also "leaders" in terms of design. The main emphasis should be placed on functionality and simplicity, combining them with original and elegant solutions. We highlight the main trends, which will be discussed below.

Minimalism

A timeless classic that allows you to create cozy and comfortable conditions in the room, saving money. To maintain a fashionable trend in lighting, it is recommended to choose laconic lamps without unnecessary decor from pleasant and pretty materials.

"Home from the 30's"

Art Deco style realized in lighting is an elegant choice that demonstrates fine taste. The emphasis shifts to glass balls, nuances of brass and gold. A good solution would be transparent or tinted glass.

Asymmetry

A true trend that started with furniture arrangement and now extends to lighting. The solution for those who want to challenge the classics clamped in forms and realize bold fantasies.

Industrial style

Another contemporary solution dominated by metallic accents. Visually, such lighting is stylized as industrial appliances, original technical spotlights or lamps without shades and lampshades. Such a "ordered loft".

Transformable chandeliers

Modern pendants that can be combined into groups and that can perform several functions are in increasing demand. Due to such lighting devices, you can give the interior an individuality, preventing excessive decoration.

For fans of chandeliers, the trends in 2022 are geometric shapes, cascading solutions, spherical shades and discreet retro style. Classic lighting with “pendants” and an excess of decorations has gone out of fashion, plastic options also look ridiculous.

Modern lighting in an apartment and residential building - new ideas with a photo

You need to start from the interior features, personal preferences and convenience. An important point is the ceiling in the room.

With stretch ceilings

Due to the peculiarities of such ceilings, it will not be possible to attach lamps to them, otherwise the PVC tape will be damaged. It is characterized by low thermal stability and mechanical strength. Even in the presence of fasteners, a number of nuances remain. Let's look at some good solutions.

Illumination from within is an effective option as soft light comes through the entire canvas.

And if you add color, you get a completely fabulous space atmosphere.

LED strips have become even more popular, they allow you to highlight certain areas. Installation in this case is simple, and low power consumption will be a plus.

Illumination can be used as main or supplementary lighting.

Spotlights are a common choice, there are differences in fixing methods and types of lamps. Suitable for multi-level lighting options, help to zone the room.

Spot lighting without the traditional chandelier in the center is already the basis of the most advanced minimalism.

Surface-mounted luminaires - installed over the ceiling with a special stand, secured with a decorative cap. Relevant for houses with high ceilings and a large area.

Open walls and a lot of light at different levels (and even in the corners of the room) are the basis of the Bauhaus fashionable today, with its inherent practicality and functionality.

Transformer spotlights suggest precise direction in one direction or another, as is the case with theatrical spotlights.

Once again, the free center of the ceiling and rotating transformers around the perimeter - modern and bright.

Gypsum ceilings

Gypsum board is heat resistant, helps create smooth surfaces or three-dimensional shapes, and is easy to process. Suitable for creating both single and multi-level ceilings, which will be simple and reliable. The choice of lighting options here is wider.

The chandelier should be placed in the center of the entire composition, it should serve as the brightest light source. Patterned shades provide a play of shadows.

Elongated or even asymmetrical compositions – anything is possible today.

LEDs continue to please with variety - there are white and colored options, they consume little electricity and last a long time. The solution is safe due to the lack of heating and environmentally friendly compared to fluorescent lamps.

They serve as additional lighting and fabulous decor.

Recessed luminaires - the same "spot version" that will sparkle with new colors if the ceiling is multi-level.

And if you add another level on the walls, you can achieve a real castle effect.

Actual combinations of forms - spotlights are perfectly combined with chandeliers, allowing you to switch between lighting if necessary.

LED panels - similar to strips, but more impressive. Suitable, including for the bedroom, helping to create a special atmosphere.

Wall light

Such appliances will be an elegant touch that successfully completes and emphasizes the interior.

Luminaires will help to fill the "voids" on the walls, fit into areas with limited space, add sophistication. Plus, in versatility, you can use such an element in any room.

Geometry looks cosmic - lightweight structures made of plastic or metal that will make the interior more "light", allowing you to deftly place accents.

Squares, cubes, trapeziums are popular, as well as any oddities, as if from a movie about the future.

Natural wood will fit perfectly even in modern interiors. Such sconces are eco-friendly, safe for health and durable.

Hi-tech still captivates with the simplicity of geometric shapes combined with strict lines. Sconces look minimalist, with their help you can zone the room.

Tiffany - multi-colored glasses and rich colors are assumed. So it will turn out to focus on specific places in the room.

Modern – “rich” materials and shapes with laconic colors dominate.

Table lamps

A similar element is an easy way to enrich the lighting in the interior, because it performs not only a decorative, but also a practical function.

It is important that the luminaire fits into the overall style of the room, attention should be paid to the material, shape, type of food and color.

Laconic lamps are optimal for minimalist style. These can be lamps with a folding tripod, smart models, geometric shapes.

Ecostyle - there are many options, including salt lamps. They are healthy and will make the room look more "fantastic".

Bionics - they look stylish and original, they look like full-fledged art objects and do not take up much space.

Industrial notes - thanks to the variety of choices, such models will fit not only into loft interiors.

Wood accent – just like the wall-mounted options, this is an eco-friendly and practical solution, especially if you choose original antique shapes, but with a touch of irony.

Interesting stylish solutions for different rooms

It is obvious that the lighting in the living room or bedroom differs from such an element in the bathroom or kitchen in terms of functionality. There are general recommendations from experts:

Uniform distribution of light over the entire area.
Use of economical, bright and durable lamps.
Shade design matches furniture and wall finishes.
Bulbs should not dazzle the eyes.
All wires are cleverly hidden.

Consider specific examples for different rooms.

Living room

All lighting options are suitable for it, including the use of lamps, LED strips, sconces. The main thing is not to make a mistake with the style.

Emphasis should be placed on general lighting so that each of the functional areas has its own local light with a conveniently placed switch.

LED strips and spotlights will help to give a zest to the room.

Sleeping and relaxing rooms

In this area, the light should be relaxing and unobtrusive. Light compositions can be placed above the head of the bed. With low ceilings, it is permissible to direct the lamps up.

A good solution for the bedroom will be symmetrically located sconces. A bright element is also a table lamp, which can be one of the components of the interior.

If the room is spacious, you can visually reduce it due to lamps pointing straight down the wall.

Children's

The light here should not be too bright, but sufficient so as not to provoke myopia. In the workplace area, it is better to take care of additional lighting.

This room can be illuminated by lamps with original and fun shapes, they will set the right mood.

Many children do not like to be left in the dark, so a soft night light will help them get enough sleep.

Dining room and kitchen

In these rooms, the main thing is to correctly highlight the accents. Different zones serve different purposes, which must be taken into account.

The working area can be distinguished by decorative lighting. Miniature lamps or ribbon are suitable for such purposes.

Directional light works best above the dining table.