Achieve perfect home lighting
Light has a huge impact on every area in your home, from the kitchen to the kids’ rooms. It sets the ambiance, contributes to the design and aesthetics, and helps you to focus on tasks. You might not notice the lighting when it’s working right, but if you’ve ever tried to read in a dim room or cut veggies without task lighting, you know it’s something noticeable when it’s poor. Achieve the right balance in your home with these simple tips.
Go natural
Beyond illuminating a room beautifully, natural light can improve your health, mood and well-being. With the right window treatments, you’ll be able to control sunlight streaming in while maintaining your privacy. Choose beautiful colours and textures to bring the space to life in with soft, glowing illumination.
Layer sources
Multiple light sources balance the space, minimize glare and shadows, and add warmth and depth. A combination of overhead, task and decorative lighting can prepare a room for a variety of functions and activities. Don’t be afraid to experiment with string lights, under-counter lights, wall sconces and chandeliers to get the look you want.
Try tricks
Designers have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to using light to make a room appear a certain way. For a taller appearance, hang pendant lights low and use vertical light beams. To make your room seem larger, use plenty of natural light and have light sources in all four corners of the room. For a cozy environment, use plenty of table lamps alone or in clusters to make low pools of light that feel warm and inviting.
Get smart
Use dimmers, your voice assistant and smart home automation to easily create the perfect mood morning, noon and night. Hunter Douglas’ intelligent shades can simplify your life with PowerView motorization. The technology allows you to move your window treatments to the exact position you want and then control and schedule them to adjust automatically from anywhere in the world — whether you’re on your couch, at the office or on vacation. (NC)