Often the living room is considered to be the center of the daily life. It’s there that you take a rest after a busy day at work watching television, inviting guests or entertaining the children. It may be the case that you’re not able to notice but all of these activities depend on the lighting. Bright and warm living rooms attract more attention than the rest of the room. To create the effect more than a fixture or a simple lamp will be needed.
Regardless, the living room of your choice needn’t be expensive for the effect to be achieved. The room should be lightened using its elements to achieve the effect and simply employing more light. Such elements are the rugs and furniture, walls and in some occasions – accessories. These several ideas are easily employed.
More sunlight should be used as it is the best light for a room. Having larger windows allows you to use them as the only source of light throughout the day. Combined with yellow or cream area rugs they help you enjoy a room that is brighter and doesn’t depend on a non-natural light source.
It should be noted that there are two types of lighting that can be combined for an effect- ambient and task lighting. Sconces that are mounted provide ambient light that can replace a lamp. Task lights are used to light areas for reading books, where someone plays or the family watches television. Ensure you consider all the areas. Color can be brought into the room by the use of oriental rugs that easily become a focal point.
Don’t consider fixtures that hang high. It has been a trend for some time for the designers to move lights far from the ceiling. To achieve a better effect lights should be stationed along walls and you shouldn’t rely only on a single chandelier. Controlling lighting on a wall is achieved easier and is calming for the eye. When talking about lighting a particular area (or task lighting), think about using a floor lamp, regardless of the fact that it uses more area. It can be easily moved to a place of your interest. For a narrower premise recess lighting is a good choice that is able to create atmosphere.
Let your items be lightened. Are there any sculptures, antique collections or paintings you aim to present to your visitors? Having spotlights in your living room is a way this can be accomplished. Sconces can light up wall accessories when stationed on either side and the same is achievable with movable lights that can be stationed on different walls. A focal point can be created when rugs and spot lighting are combined. When rugs are braided they are pleasing for the eye and are a great addition to the wooden furniture in your home.
Having to rely on non-natural light is a choice you have to make sometimes. Be sure to go for fabrics that are bright and avoid dark ones. Such fabrics that are both bright and soft will do well for rugs, carpets, upholstery and curtains. Heavier colors should be limited so that the room accents are preserved and you’re sure that the latter dominate. Earth colors in your scheme can be brought to life with rugs having red color or blue pillows that are bright.
