Your home décor wish list consists of new pillows, decorative wall art, and comfy furniture to fill your beloved space. But are you forgetting that one key piece that ties all of this and your home together?
When it comes to your home, the place you spend most of your time in, accent lighting is like putting the cherry on top of a cake. It completes the look of your space, adds a sense of character, and highlights the aspects of your property you’re proud of. Put it this way, you didn’t decorate your home for it to be drenched by shadows.
With just a little planning and cleverly positioned light fixtures, you can direct eyes towards that high-value painting, or up a fancy winding staircase. The beauty of accent lighting is… the choice is yours.
So, if you need some advice on how to finish your home with lighting design, read on. Here are five important tips you should follow when planning your accent lighting.
What do we mean by this? Don’t forget your hallways!
With lighting, hallways can be easily missed, which leads to a rather boring and bland space in your home. Consider your hallways as a blank canvas and use a series of wall sconces to bring the space to life.
In fact, this technique works for all walls which are missing that certain something you just can’t quite put a finger on. For example, an entry way, empty stairwell, or room where walls might otherwise be bare, try a wall sconce and we’re positive it’ll make the difference you imagined.
Whether your home presents fancy architectural design, valuable artwork, or cherished family photos, accent lighting should be used to highlight these unique features.
This can be achieved using various spotlights, or again, wall sconces. But be sure to place your accent lighting far enough above the intend focal point, so that the light doesn’t overpower and diminish your target piece. Instead, you want a soft glow that enhances it in a subtle but noticeable way. Remember, this type of lighting is supposed to add a dash of personality to your home - not drown it
Accent lighting is not only used for visual purposes. If used in a daring or diversified way, this way of lighting can add a more vibrant and energetic feel to your space.
Light has an influence on our emotional and sensory perception, so we suggest experimenting with accent lights of different colours, if your taste permits. Check out the example below on a recent project of ours.
Are you dealing with low ceilings, tight rooms, and small windows? Are you trying to work around ancient beams, large chimney breasts, and awkward spaces? Features like these are responsible for making cottages and listed buildings so attractive to many, but the often quirky nature propose a challenge when it comes to decorating. Especially with lighting design.
We explore four things you need to know for your lighting design project so you can get the most from your home renovation.