Let’s begin the first full week of January on a bright note.
The combination of going back to work after the holidays, together with short winter days can lead to a touch of the blues. But here’s one way to lighten up those dark days – with some great lighting ideas.
Researchers have made the connection between lighting and our mood. According to the IALD, lighting can enhance the mood and desirability of a space.
Brightening up your home with atmospheric lighting can really help to lift the spirit. So here are some ideas for using it to create a warm and welcoming home to come back to at the end of the day.
Because your hallway is the first thing you see when you come through your door, give it some special attention.
Floor uplighters create a soft look by throwing light onto to the ceiling. The contrast of light and shadow give your hallway a dynamic and intriguing appearance, coupled with a sense of calm.
Lighting doesn’t have to be complicated to create an impact. Simple string bulbs warm up this workspace, and gives it a focal point.
If you work from home, why not brighten up your home office with some fairy lights? String along a shelf to add some interest and a touch of playfulness. It might even help spark your creativity.
String bulbs are used once again here to great effect. Wrapped around a rustic ladder they transform it into a stunning decorative feature – as well as a light source.
And what do you think of this bedroom lighting idea? Fairy lights and floaty curtains lend this bed a magical atmosphere.
Repetition can be used to create designs with striking effect, as these wine bottle chandeliers show. They add drama and decoration. And when switched on, the chandeliers will provide wide pools of bright light, perfect for dining.
Sometimes it’s not seeing the light source that gives it a dramatic appearance, like the recessed lighting on this staircase. The warm lighting creates a beautiful contrast against the grey concrete stairs; and totally transforms the staircase.
But when you want to add some “hygge” into your home, nothing evokes cosiness quite like the glow of candles. They add warmth, light and go some way to brightening up the dark – and our moods.
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