How To Choose The Lighting Fixtures For Your Home – A Room-By-Room Guide
Choosing the lighting fixtures for the house is one of the details you need to plan when decorating a new space. But the decision is not easy, not even if you’re planning a simple makeover or renovation. But you have to be organized and to to take things one by one, room by room.
Entryway.
by Richard Mandelkorn.
by Maccaul Turner
by Jill Greer
The lighting is very important for the entry because it can make your home look very inviting. So make sure you set an appropriate mood at the front door. A large lamp or chandelier can be a nice choice. If you have artwork displayed on the walls, accent lights can help you highlight their beauty.
Living Room.
by Culligan Abraham Architecture
by Roger Wade Studio
by Christopher Davison
by Ownby Design
by Dick Clark Architecture
It’s important to set the right balance in the living room. This is a space which is usually flexible and it used for entertainment but also as a place to relax. So consider using permanent fixtures such as chandeliers or pendant lamps but also take into consideration floor lamps and sconces. A dimmer switch is, of course, a must have.
Dining Room.
by David Barrios
by Willman Interiors
The dining room is one of the easiest rooms to light simply because the dining table is always the focal point of the room. Usually, chandeliers are chosen for this area but pendant lights are also very popular. However, you can also add a task lamp or accent lights if you wish to put the spotlight on a certain accent feature in the room.
Kitchen.
by Mark Sykes
by Baker Court Interiors
The kitchen needs more complex lighting because there is no single focal point in this room. So you need overhead lights for basic tasks but you also need extra lighting in areas such as over the kitchen island, over the sink or the bar. You can have pendant light in all these areas.Spotlights are also a good option.
Bedroom.
In the case of the bedroom, the best choice would be warm light because it’s more restful and relaxing. Usually, task lighting is used on the bedside tables but you can also have sconces there. Also, consider using accent lights to highlight a photo or a work of art. Don’t forget about the dimmer switch, it will allow you to create the perfect ambiance in the room.
Bathroom.
What’s important to know here is that sconces above a vanity mirror or beside it assure appropriate light for certain tasks but you have to place them at the right height (near face height) for the most flattering illumination. Well-placed accent lighting make the bathroom more welcoming so consider also having a chandelier, a pendant light and don’t forget the dimmer switch.
Office.
by Dana Miller Photography
By Jess Koh
Of course, a home office should focus on task lighting. It should feature lamps on the desk which are essential to reduce eyestrain but an overhead light can also be useful on cloudy days on when you’re working at night and the lamp is too powerful for the eyes. You should have a dimmer switch for the pendant light. Accent lighting is decorative and can help make the office seem more inviting.