When decorating your home it is easy to get caught up in choosing the paint and furnishings and not pay enough attention to the smaller items within a room. However home lighting makes a massive difference to any room, and can be the difference between a dark and dingy looking space and a bright, inviting one.
When thinking of home lighting it is important to remember what room it is that you are decorating. For example, in a study you will need much brighter lighting to aid work, whereas in a front room you may want to consider soft lights to make it feel more homely.
There are plenty of options when it comes to lighting your home, and you don’t have to stick to the traditional ceiling lights. There are wall lights, up shades, spotlights and many more options to help you create the perfect ambience for each individual room.
It can also be a good idea to consider what kinds of light and electrical switches you are going to use. Although the colour of your electrical switches may not seem important, it is these finishing touches that can really make or break a room. Most suppliers will have plenty of options from plain white to brushed steel, so make your choice wisely.
After you have decided which type of lighting you are going to have in your room it is usually advisable to get them fitted by a professional. No matter how good you think you are at DIY, messing around with electrics is not advised unless you know exactly what you’re doing.
Redecorating your home in the way you want it can be very rewarding and through paying attention to the finer details you can build the home of your dreams. So whilst the paint is drying why not take some time to decide on the best lighting too?