Transform Your Space with Light - Home Trends Magazine

Lighting has the power to transform spaces, influence moods, and enhance architectural features. By carefully selecting, and layering, different lighting solutions, you can create spaces that are both visually appealing and highly functional. To master the art of lighting, it’s essential to understand the nuances of light temperature, fixture types, and their applications with different spaces in your home.

Make A Statement

When used strategically, bold statement light fixtures can transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary. Used to add personality and style to any space, a statement light fixture is designed to be the focal point of the room. Often large, bold, and eye-catching, statement light fixtures come in different types of applications and can be used in just about any room of your home. From a large crystal chandelier in the foyer, to oversized wall sconces in your kitchen, or even a gold chandelier in your bedroom…the options for statement lighting are endless.

Accent Lighting

If used correctly accent lighting can make the best features of your home come alive and take center stage. Bright task lighting, or cozy ambient lighting isn’t always necessary; accent lighting can transform your space by providing a spotlight on the most interesting elements of your home. Showcase artwork with a picture or recessed lighting, cozy up the furniture with a well placed floor or table lamp, and highlight architectural elements with rope or under cabinet lights. Accent lighting makes elevating and transforming your space easy.

Set the Mood

One of the most economic ways to transform a space is by using LED bulbs with CCT (colour changing technology) and/or dimmers. LED bulbs provide many options from a warm yellow light (2,700k – 3,000k) think bedrooms, hallways and living rooms to cool blue tone light (4,000k to 5,000k), ideal for spaces like the kitchen, offices and bathroom, where attention to details matter. Likewise, adding an LED compatible dimmer to a light fixture allows you to control the brightness of a light source; the more power delivered, the more light output, and the less power, less light. The bonus…the use of LED bulbs and dimmers, saves energy, which saves you money. So whether you like to go big, highlight special areas, or set the mood, using different lighting techniques can help you transform your space.

Living Lighting, www.livinglighting.com

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