Lighting is one of the most overlooked and
yet important elements of good interior design. After all, there is little point in creating
luxurious surroundings if you cannot then
appreciate them because of insufficient
lighting. Interior lighting is provided in two
methods natural and artificial and getting the
balance right between these two is essential.
Everybody wishes they had more natural
light within the home because the biggest
advantage is that it can make your home
seem more bright and airy. Natural light
promotes a feeling of openness pro viding a
much more inviting living environment. Another advantage is that natural light complements a wide range of colour schemes, and
works fantastically with artificial help in the
form of uplighters and sconces.
Utilising natural light into every room type is
essential, not only because it helps to breathe
more life into dull rooms, but because it also
provides many health benefits. Bright and airy
rooms improve your mood and make your
home feel much more welcoming.
combining natural light with a bright colour
scheme – for example, white or other neutral colours will help to make your rooms
look bright, airy, and spacious, no matter
what size the room is. You may also want to
choose a layout that will provide more natural light, such as an open plan design.
The advantages of natural light are it’s free
and can be incorporated into many different styles, from minimalist schemes to vintage designs.
If your home is on the small side, then clever
use of natural lighting will help to make it feel
much more spacious. Simple tricks such as
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Open plan designs help to spread natural light more evenly across various zones.
When working with an open-plan design try
to arrange your furniture and other household items in a way that does not block out
any sunlight.
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