How Many Lights Does Your Room Really Need?

Good lighting is one of the most vital elements in interior design. From making a space beautiful to opening it up visually, the right lighting is what can completely transform the vibe of your home. 

The adequate number of lights for every room is influenced by multiple factors, such as the space where they are being installed, the size of the room, and the kind of ambiance you want to create. However, every interior designer is unanimous over one lighting rule — you cannot rely on a single light source to illuminate a room. Three different light sources at three different levels is an ideal arrangement. 

In this blog, I will explain how you can create a mix of lighting to generate the perfect atmosphere for your home. 

Lights In The Sitting Room

A living room is a highly functional space; you may want to transform it from a place for after-dinner drinks to a movie theater! This is why you need various lighting sources in this room. 

Ambient Lighting: This is usually called general lighting, which gives overall illumination to a space. In living rooms, it takes the form of spotlights, ceiling lights, and fixed wall lights. 

Task Lighting: Such lighting only illuminates a specific area where you need to do some task. Adjustable floor lamps, table lamps, and movable wall lights are examples of task lighting in sitting rooms. 

Accent Lighting: It highlights your favorite objects and distracts viewers from unpleasant things. Accent lighting in a lounge typically includes niche lighting and picture lights.

Lights In Bedroom

Your bedroom is where you start and end your day. So, when it comes to lighting, it deserves extra attention. Apart from the main light source, for example, an overhead fixture, you should consider layering light with the following options: 

Ambient Lighting: Ceiling lights in a bedroom can be hanging or flush-mounted; it depends on the size of your room and the ceiling height. 

Task Lighting: Vanity lights in dressing rooms and swing arm lamps on bedsides can be perfect options for task lighting in a bedroom. 

Accent Lighting: To highlight certain statement pieces in your room, I suggest cove lighting and recessed lights as the best pick. 

Lights In The Kitchen

Your kitchen needs a good mix of lights to help your work more productively. 

Ambient Lighting: This will go in the center of your kitchen and can include flush mount ceiling lights. Try using warm and white bulbs. 

Task Lighting: Track lights and under-cabinet kitchen lights can be good task lighting options.

Accent Lighting: Using accent lights, such as wall sconces and pendant lights, can help create a subtle focus on the key elements of the kitchen. 

How To Decorate With Lights?

Various lighting fixtures can be used for decorative purposes. Fairy lights, wire lights, novelty lights, LED lights, and net lights are a few examples. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing fixtures for decoration:

• Choose the right size, not undersized or oversized.

• Measure your room beforehand for balanced illumination in all corners. 

• Use the right bulb colors and material.

On that note, this blog post comes to a wrap. Set out the right plan for the lighting based on the type of room —  and watch your interior go from bland to beautiful!