Townsville Bulletin

Lighting ideas for a cosy oasis this winter

- KIRSTEN JAKUBENKO

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder and crisper which means time at home can start to feel a little dark and dreary. However, by upgrading or adding some new lights you can brighten any room without having to start from scratch or renovate.

To help transform your home into a cosy oasis this winter, read these home lighting ideas.

Lounge and bedroom

The mood while snuggling up on the couch with a hot chocolate can be elevated to new heights with a few additional lights. Never underestim­ate the magic and romance a string of fairy lights can bring. Adjustable lights are also a great feature that allows you to modify light to compliment the mood. Something as simple as a QHZ ÀRRU ODPS LQ GDUN FRUQHU FDQ add ambiance to a tired room

Kitchen

Adding new feature lights or upgrading old ones can be a stylish addition to any kitchen and can prove very practical if executed correctly. LED strips positioned under cabinets and under countertop­s add a contempora­ry and luxury feel without having to fork out an entire UH¿W 6ZDSSLQJ RXW VWDQGDUG FHLOLQJ ¿[WXUHV ZLWK VRPHWKLQJ ZLWK D OLWWOH more personalit­y like drop pendant lights can add a modern appeal in no time.

Bathroom

Good lighting is essential in any room and none more so than in the bathroom. If executed correctly a bathroom with perfect lighting will have shadow free lighting around the mirror and ambient lighting focused on special features and decor. A nightlight can prove most convenient too.

Furniture and decor

It’s amazing how a few extra lights can make a room feel like new again. Adding fairy lights inside glass jars or bottles is a creative way to add a sparkling centrepiec­e at your next dinner party. Stick on LED lights positioned around a free standing mirror can transform it into an ubercool vanity mirror. With modern tech and lighting you can even turn your house into a smart home with a few speciality purchases that connect to Amazon Alexa or Google Home. With these exciting new options you have the ability to not only control OLJKWLQJ WR WXUQ RQ DQG R㑅 ZLWK D verbal command - you can even change the colour and brightness.

Whether you want to update old ¿[WXUHV RU \RX ZDQW WR UHVW\OH IRU WKH changing seasons, simply upgrading your interior lighting can have an uplifting and positive impact on your space and truly transform your home.

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