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4 Ways to Create Mood Lighting in Your Home
Lighting is a part of interior design that is often overlooked, but the right lighting can transform a room. From soft and relaxing to bright and cheery, mood lighting is an easy way to take your home’s interior to the next level. Here are four ways to create mood lighting in your home.
Get Cozy with Lamps
Nothing says cozy like lamps. Put one on each side of your bed or sofa for the perfect place to curl up with a book, or add one to your entertainment center to warm up the space. Non-traditional lamps like lava lamps or Himalayan salt lamps can create a relaxing atmosphere for meditation.
Create a Dining Nook with a Chandelier
Many houses and apartments these days have scrapped the formal dining room. If you miss having a dedicated eating space in your home, it’s easy to create one with a table, chairs and a chandelier. As a staple of dining rooms, this light fixture is all you need to separate the space.
The chandelier should be one-third the size of your table. A chandelier with many small lights creates a more formal space, while one with fewer large lights gives a homey vibe. Choose a model with a dimmer to take your lighting from family brunch to romantic dinner with the flip of a switch.
Bring the Theater Home with Track Lighting
A row of track lighting is the perfect touch to complete your home theater. Lighting is important for a home theater because regular light fixtures can glare on the screen and distract viewers from the movie. Track lights can be adjusted into many positions to provide illumination exactly where it’s needed.
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Many track lights are fully dimmable, and some can be controlled with a remote. Because these fixtures are complicated to install, enlist the help of electrical contractors for your track lighting project.
Get Cooking with Under-cabinet Lights
You might think that mood lighting isn’t important for a functional space like the kitchen, but the right lighting makes cooking more enjoyable. Under-cabinet lights are a great way to avoid harsh lighting while providing ample illumination for preparing food. Battery-powered adhesive lights are an easy way to add under-cabinet lighting that is perfect for apartments.
Whether you install new fixtures or just add a few lamps, creating mood lighting in your home can make your home a more enjoyable space without breaking the bank. Get started on your home lighting makeover today.
