Lighting is an important aspect of Interior designing as it enriches the aesthetic charm and makes the ambience livelier. There is a lot more about good lighting than just simply choosing a beautiful lampshade. It is to come up with all sorts of essentials needing to come together in harmony if you want to create a space which really is a real WOW!
While choosing the right kind of lighting for a particular area, things like functionality, theme, colour management and space should be taken into consideration.
One of the major roles of lighting in the designing of interiors is functionality. Lighting needs to function as a purpose, otherwise, it is just a waste of electricity. Chandeliers, sconces and lamps are not just used for decoration purposes but also because they provide outstanding illumination for the house. Go for the style of lighting that gives directional or luminescent lighting for your house.
The use of lighting can either make or break the ambience of
your house. Darker shades of colours make your room feel smaller and cramped,
while light-coloured walls do vice versa. The illusion of space can be defined
by light reflected by the surfaces of the walls. Even the types of lighting
helps with this illusion by further illuminating the walls.
The lighting in a room either provides illumination for the
whole room entirely or sometimes it just highlights some specific section. In
that case go for layering of lights which includes Task, Ambient and Accent
lighting. Recessed lighting can also be used.
Both natural and artificial lighting help with the
illumination of space. If the room does
not have a sufficient amount of light, it will feel restricted. This gets worsened if the furniture is arranged very close. Consider
wall sconces and lamps to save up that small space of your house.
Lighting is an essential tool in interior designing which is
many times overlooked. The way in which you incorporate lighting in the
interiors of your home defines the lifestyle and has a great impact on others
about your personality and the way of living. So next time while renovating or
buying a new house do not forget focus on the type of lighting too.