The importance of lighting in your home

When people think of getting a new home or when they get one, their priority will mostly be the decor, the theme of the interior or something that is related to the aesthetics of the space. But what most people forget to focus on is the lighting layout of the space which is equally, if not more, important than other elements like furnishing. 

There are quite a few things you need to look at while designing your lighting layout. Your home needs to have a calm, serene and tranquil atmosphere and you could have optimum illumination despite wanting that. What you don’t want for your space is an over glary, loud indoor which is very difficult to sit in. 

It is not very difficult to design the lighting layout of your home once you give each space its predefined purpose. However, you have to make sure that each of your spaces is versatile enough to serve multiple purposes. Multi-functionality is a thing that’s the bare minimum for any lighting layout now. Design concepts like layered lighting, corner lighting and cove lighting have become popular choices nowadays because of their functionality and exceptional aesthetic value. 

Optimal illumination is an important part of designing your home as it plays an essential role in human physiological and psychological behaviour. You can also ward off many potential issues like eye fatigue, headaches and much more. 

How to implement optimal lighting in your living space

• Common spaces: Your common spaces or shared spaces require a distinct touch of functionality. Your common spaces are the most commonly used spaces and are definitely the most important when it comes to planning the lighting layout of your home. You could always go for lighting designs like chandeliers, pendant lights or ceiling lights to provide an overall illumination to the space. And if you’re looking for a flair to add in the room, then go ahead with crystal chandeliers or crystal pendant lights.

• Bedrooms: These spaces can ideally be completed with soft lighting alone with a few secondary fixtures to add functionality to the room. You can very well go for a ceiling light or pendant light as an overhead lighting fixture if you dont have a lot of space for a chandelier. Enhance the ambience of the space and add warmth to the room with a table lamp, floor lamp or you can buy wall lights for the room too.

• Lobbies and foyer: These spaces are not necessarily functional but since these can be the entryways of your home, it is essential to add some warmth with lighting here and creating an inviting atmosphere. Track lighting, pendant lights, and ceiling lights are perfect for the space are they can lend uniform illumination to the entire entryway.

• Outdoor lighting: Your outdoor space requires equal attention as your indoor. And for your outdoor spaces, lighting is more important for your own security than accentuating the aesthetics of your home. Garden bollards, gate lights, string lights, cove lighting and outdoor hanging lights can beautifully highlight your outdoor space beyond your imagination.