A home needs to be a comfort zone for all family members and there are different ways to create that kind of atmosphere. Naturally, there are comfy beds, calming colors, just the right temperature and – of course – proper lighting. As far as I’m concerned, each room should have a special treatment in accordance with its general purpose. Our concentration levels or – on the other hand – the ability to relax, have a lot to do with lighting, and you should use this fact to your advantage. So, let’s check these following lighting solutions!
1. Bedroom
A home should provide a peaceful environment. Being in a place where you rest and recharge your batteries, a bedroom should be a completely stress-free zone. My sincere suggestion is to have your lighting done subtly in this room – warm light sources distributed at the right places will help create a gentle, romantic environment. Other than the usual ceiling light, you should definitely get a couple of night table lamps. They are very practical – I’m sure we all have that awful moment when it’s necessary to get out of your comfy bed in order to turn off the main light source after reading before bed. A simple solution and a very cheap luxury, having a lamp right beside you will definitely make you happy.
2. Living Room
The general idea for any living room is to be the center of family entertainment, which is why I believe you should have fun with this room. However, a living room is also a spot where guests are entertained as well, so you should strive towards some kind of balance. This project shouldn’t be expensive at all – you can make it a part of your quality time with the family and bond while embellishing your home through DIY projects. I found wood to be the most grateful and the most beautiful material to work with – wooden chandeliers are a gorgeous addition to a common family space.
3. Kitchen
Another amazing way to bond with your family is eating together at the kitchen. Sitting at the dining table should be a rather pleasant way to spend time enjoying delicious meals. A chandelier is a great solution for proper lighting here, and my suggestion is to go with warm lights and dimmers, so that you can set the atmosphere just right. On the other hand, the kitchen aisle, or the part of the kitchen which you use to prepare meals, should be quite the opposite and I found colder lights to improve my focus here. Although you have probably never thought of this or even noticed that it bothers you, changing just one light bulb will make a significant difference.
4. Kids’ Room
Well, this one depends on how old your kids are, but this room is your only excuse to have fun with lights and I’m sure your kids will love it. Slowly rotating lamps that cast shadows in star shapes, for example, are a really nice touch. When it comes to homework time and studying, getting a desk lamp will do. As I already mentioned, colder lights improve my efficiency and focus, but that’s probably a force of habit, so you should try both types of light bulbs to see which one is better in your case.
5. Bathroom
Being a place where all your family members do their basic hygiene routine, as well as shaving, make-up, hairstyling, and so on. This room should be the brightest one of all. My bathroom has the main ceiling light, naturally, but the mirror is surrounded with vanity lamps on both sides. This way, you can turn them on and off when necessary – like when taking a long bath, perhaps. Being busy with all other small and big life matters doesn’t leave much room to think about your home lighting or to find ways to improve it, which is exactly why I wanted to draw attention to it. You don’t have to do it all at once – pick a room and see what changes you’d like to introduce considering lighting, and when you’re done or have enough time, move to the next one. I’m absolutely sure you’ll appreciate it.
