Do you feel tired walking in a room and seeing only cold and flat lighting? Do you wish you had a warm and inviting home, full of comfort and coziness? Well, you’re in luck! Because today we’re talking about decorative indoor lighting. Let’s leave the boring spaces and enter a home that’s full of style as well as comfort! You’re in for a treat because here I have compiled 10 lighting ideas that will dazzle you and change your perception of interior design.
Picture this. After a long day, you enter your home and switch on the lights. Instead of that harsh overhead lighting that tends to dull your mood, you’re met with an ambient glow that instantly uplifts you. It sounds too good to be true? With the right decorative indoor lighting, it can be.
Lighting your home is one of those tasks that can sometimes leave you cold — if you’ll forgive the pun. It seems there are so many options to choose from in order to find the right lighting solution, from fixtures and bulbs to placement and price point. Where do you even begin? Don’t panic — by the end of this piece, you’ll have all the tools you need to light the way.
First, before we get to our 10 lighting tips, cost. You might be thinking that a well-lit home is expensive, but don’t worry. Most of our great lighting ideas are inexpensive and don’t involve a big cash outlay, so whether you’re working on a tiny budget or you’re ready to splash out, there’s something for everyone.
Hold on. Before I continue, I don’t want you to miss any of the information coming your way. So, here’s what I’m going to do: periodically, I’m going to deliver some expert tips and tricks to help you think like a lighting designer. As an added bonus, I’ll provide one over-the-top idea that will blow your mind (and make your décor extra special). Sound good? Then stay tuned.
Now, let’s just get on with it and explore our 10 small indoor lighting ideas:
1. Layered Lighting: Add texture by employing a combination of different lights, including overhead fixtures, table lamps and accent lighting.
2. Statement Pendant Lights: It’s fixtures, people — make a statement with large-scale pendant lights that add pizzazz and personality to your space.
3. LED Strip Lighting: Give your space a modern aesthetic by using flexible LED strip lights that can be easily mounted under cabinets, along the tops of shelves or even behind your furniture.
4. Sconces: Wall-mounted sconces will illuminate your space while taking up minimal floor or countertop space. Plus, they look cool.
5. Dimmer Switches: Set the mood to suit your lighting needs and give your home the ideal ambience with dimmer switches.
6. Task Lighting: Provide task lighting for areas like reading nooks, kitchen countertops, and workspaces where focused illumination is needed.
7. Candlelight: Nothing warms up a room or increases intimacy like a few flickering candles — but flameless candles are a much better choice.
8. Color-Changing Bulbs: Add ambiance with color-changing bulbs you can control with the push of a button.
9. Fake skylights: Imitation sunshine for the windowless or dark room.
10. Fairy Lights: These strings of little lights may be twirled and wrapped and dangled to create a magical vibe.
And there you have it — 10 interior lighting ideas to turn your dark decor into light decor! Whether you want to make your living space cozier for a nice evening read, create a romantic ambiance for dinner, or brighten a corner of your room, your lighting will help you achieve a stylish, modern space. What are you waiting for? Light up your life, light up your living space!