If you are looking for ways to make your home feel more inviting, getting the lighting right is the perfect place to start. With the correct lighting, any room can easily be transformed into the cosy, inviting paradise of your dreams.

So what are you waiting for? Keep reading for 5 top lighting tips guaranteed to help you achieve the perfect lighting in every room of your home.

 

1. What do you want to achieve?

Before you get carried away researching lamps and light fixtures, take the time to sit down and think about exactly what you want to achieve from your room lighting.

Remember: lighting serves many purposes. It can create ambiance, help you to complete tasks, and contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of a room. What are your primary goal for each room?

Task lighting (study, kitchen etc.) should be bright and focus on the ‘task area’ you spend the most time in. Ambient lighting should mimic natural light and blend well across the entire room. Accent lighting can help highlight particular areas of a room, bringing attention to a cherished piece of art, or a particular item of furniture.

 

2. Use floor and table lighting

Combining floor and table lighting works well in any room to help create ambiance.  If you want to add warmth, depth and atmosphere to a room, pairing more intimate table lamps with statement floor lamps is an easy way to quickly achieve rom-com worthy mood lighting.

 

3. Think about scale and style

Consider the style of the room you’re lighting before you invest in new lamps and fixtures. An Art Deco lamp may look fantastic in the auction room, but once it’s inside your modern, minimalist living room, it may look out of place.

It’s also important to consider the size and scale of any lamps you place around your home. For table lamps, if you can see the lamp’s bare bulb from a sitting or standing position, the lamp is too tall. Staring at a bright, glowing bulb isn’t comfortable, so always try to make sure that bulbs are adequately covered by their lampshades. If they are not, look around for replacements asap.

 

4. Choose lampshade fabrics wisely

The fabric of your lampshades will make a huge difference to the quality and intensity of light your lamp will produce. For diffused light, choose linen or burlap. For crisp, bright light, opt for white fabrics.

If you’re looking for a new fabric lampshade, Premier Lampshades has a large range of different colours and patterns. Please take a moment to browse through our lampshade shop.

 

5. Don’t forget night lighting!

When thinking about lighting for a home, it’s easy to overlook ‘high traffic’ areas, such as halls and entryways. Night lights aren’t just for helping children get to sleep, they are also incredibly useful for parents and guests trying to navigate dark corridors! Table lamps and sconce lights make perfect night lights when paired with soft, soothing yellow tinted bulbs.

 

Get in touch

If you are looking for beautiful bespoke lampshades for your home, Premier Lampshades can help. For more information, get in touch on 01204 414-366. Alternatively, complete an enquiry form and we’ll be in touch soon.