Neha RastogiAny interior is incomplete if you don’t have quality lighting fixtures. You may hang the most eye-catching painting on the wall or place the most sophisticated seating configuration; without proper installation of lights, the room will still look drab and gloomy.
Since each area of a house serves a different purpose, the lighting has to be decided accordingly. For example, your kitchen and study room need more illumination than the lounge and bedroom. To ensure adequate home decor lighting, many factors are considered – from the right kind and size of luminaires to designs and patterns.
Layers of Lighting
Ambient Lighting
This includes natural and artificial lights that set a room’s perfect mood. The purpose is to remove shadows and provide uniform illumination throughout the space. Wall sconces are a source of ambient lighting.
Task Lighting
This kind of lighting focuses on a specific surface and helps accomplish a task. Examples include the table lamp on your desk or the pendant lamps above the kitchen counter.
Accent Lighting
The lighting fixtures used to enhance a space’s architectural beauty fall under this category. These are decorative in appearance and highlight specific areas of visual interest like a painting or a sculpture placed on a side table.
Get inspired by these home lighting essentials and illuminate your living space in style:
Sculptural Wall Sconces
These pieces feature an intricately carved body instead of a regular wall lamp and work great in accentuating the interiors. Perfect for modern and contemporary spaces, the sculptural sconces may be composed of any material, including natural elements like driftwood or even coral. You can place them in pairs on both sides of a mirror or a huge wall to create a compelling impact.
Fitted with a pair of antlers in Silver Leaf finish, this eye-catching Antler Sconce will instantly create a focal point in any space. The white shade diffuses ambient light, while the sculptural structure ensures dramatic elegance.
Tiered Lighting
With multiple lamps arranged in a vertical or horizontal direction, these units feature a tiered structure to brighten up ample space. It can be a floor lamp, a pendant, or a chandelier. Hang it as a centerpiece or use it to accentuate a particular room area.
The Elements Chandelier flaunts a 5-ring fixture clad in an Antique Brass finish that perfectly complements any contemporary space. Hang it as a centerpiece in the living room or place it above the dining table for a pleasant setting.
Multi-Purpose Lights
Certain lighting units can serve multiple purposes owing to their dynamic design. For example, when placed in a corner, an elegant floor lamp may serve as a cozy spot for your reading sessions. Alternatively, it can be placed in such a way as to draw attention to a painting or planter.
Clad in Nickel finish, the Kingston Floor Lamp comes with a swing arm and a rotatable shade. Use it when reading a book on the sofa or highlighting the vase’s beauty atop the side table.
Modern Lanterns
Sometimes, it’s fun to mix old and new elements to create a dynamic decor scheme. If you wish to keep up with the modern trends while embracing the beauty of vintage layouts, choose these modern lanterns.
Flaunting acrylic flowers in a Gold finish, the Adeline Lantern is a must-have for your sophisticated interiors. Based on the decor scheme, you can use this in pairs or as a standalone piece.
Statement Pieces
Serving as a source of light and piece of decor, these luminaires create a distinguished statement in the room. They are similar to home accessories carrying a unique composition in unconventional shapes, often inspired by artistic concepts.
Inspired by the art of Graffiti, this one-of-a-kind fixture creates a bold statement in any living space. The fixture contains swirling blades composed of handcrafted iron. Its Silver Leaf Polished Stainless finish and smoke glass diffusers ensure graceful illumination.
Vase Lamps
If you love decorating your house with vases, you will love these ceramic pieces that come with a lamp on top. While elevating the interiors with their intricate base, these lamps brighten your space with utmost charm. Use them on your side table or nightstand for focused illumination, or place them atop a console in the hallway.
Composed of a ceramic base, the Cyprus Table Lamp is adorned with a leafy pattern in green tone, adding a tropical touch to your interiors. The ribbed rim covered in an Antique Brass finish further elevates the overall aesthetics.
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