RE-VAMP YOUR LIGHTING SCHEME
IT CAN feel as though internal lights are on 24/7 at this time of year and if that is the case in your home, it’s essential the artificial light complements – instead of detracts – from the home’s natural light.
Gone are the days when a light fixture was placed in the centre of a room, with a few lamps in the corners to add support.
Re-designing your home’s lighting scheme can transform how you use each room in the home so the first thing you need to consider is how each room is used.
For example, does your kitchen serve as an informal dining area? If so, a dedicated light above the dining area is a must. You
could then incorporate strip lighting running the length of your wall cupboards to illuminate worktops and food preparation areas.
Another on-trend lighting look is three low-slung pendant lights running the length of a dining table.
This creates beautiful mood lighting and highlights the area of the room used most often.