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Importance of Lighting on your Home: Home Improvement Tips

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Arizona Resource Realty BR518926000

 

Improving your home does not just come with the overall style of your house. It is also not only about the perfect combination of paints nor choosing the most popular brand of appliances. The lighting is also one thing that gives a massive impact on home improvement.

The mood and ambience of a room depending on the lighting of the home. As you change the light, the atmosphere is also changing. When the right lighting is achieved, it will surely transform a dull room into a seamless combination of functionality and style.

Here are the things you must consider to achieve the best lighting on your home.

  •          Color Combination

The color of the walls is what we first see from the appearance of a house. But, with the use of lighting, you can improve the overall appearance of your home. Bright illuminations make a room look bigger while dim lightings do the opposite. The color combination of the walls and the lights also enhance the overall look of your house.

  •          Directional Lighting

Directional lighting is also called positional lighting. Lightings are used to illuminate the whole room or just highlighting a specific area on a wall. This kind of lighting adds aesthetic to the appearance of your home.

  •          Functionality

In a simple word, functionality is the purpose of the lighting. Lighting needs to serve a purpose, or simply you are just wasting electricity. Even if you are using a light to enhance the appearance of your house, it is also essential that you are using it in another way.

  •          Space

The space of a home or a room dictates on what kind of lighting is needed. Both natural and man-made lighting help the illusion of the space. For a smaller room, what you need is a full-spectrum or light-colored light. For a much bigger place, dim lights will surely add a kind of different ambience.

No matter how small or big your room, using the right lighting ensures that you create a look that everyone will appreciate.

 

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Tamra. The proper use of lighting is often overlooked and such an easy thing to do. Enjoy your day!

Feb 18, 2020 03:31 AM