Getting the right mood lighting for a living room, kitchen, dining room, or any other area of the house can do a great deal for changing how its received. It can turn an ordinary room into a spectacular space, making it look larger and more inviting. The key is to choose the right type of lighting for the specific area.

Depending on your preferences, you could opt for natural or artificial light sources. If you care about energy efficiency, LED lights are always a great choice, as they use much less electricity than other bulbs.

You could also combine the two, using natural light during the day and switching to artificial lights in the evening. Experiment with different fixtures, shades, and colors to find the perfect balance of styles that fits your space. Remember that it’s not just about choosing a light source; you can also add accents such as mirrors to reflect the light and make the room brighter.

Ultimately, it’s about creating an atmosphere that reflects your personality and style. With some careful consideration and experimentation, you can find a lighting scheme that sets the mood for all kinds of activities in every corner of your home.

Here Rayvern Lightning brings you a few key tips on getting that impression set up properly, as well as how not to overdo it.

 

Intensity Settings

 

Every light switch should be equipped with intensity settings. This is the easiest way for your lighting be adjusted exactly to the room’s mood. Without intensity settings, you’ll have to be able to adjust the intensity manually. Be sure to invest in the right kind of dimming switches.

 

Lighting Fixtures

 

Choose fixtures that will match your room’s purpose and the preferred atmosphere. For example, a kitchen may require brighter lights than a living room or dining room. On the other hand, if you want to create an ambient atmosphere in your bedroom, then you would need to invest in softer lights. You can also blend different fixtures with each other, such as ceiling and floor lamps, to get the look that you’re going for.

 

Positioning

 

The positioning of your light sources is another important factor. First, be sure to place them so that they don’t cause any unnecessary shadows. Second, make sure that they are distributed evenly throughout the space in order to avoid bright spots and dark areas. Finally, if you’re using floor lamps, try and place them at a comfortable distance from your furniture so as not to create an uncomfortable glare for people sitting nearby.

Shading lights effectively and lampshades

 

Covers are never a bad call for your home lighting, but they can be adjusted poorly. Clip-ons, spiders, and unos are the main types of shades that will be used for most homeowners, just be sure to aptly use them depending on the room.

 

Adjusting colors

 

Most LED lights are structured to be able to have colors applied to them. This can be great for giving a living room a more evening lounge setting, or perfectly complementing the pool area outside. Also, the longevity of LEDs are a great bonus to having that setting be available for much longer. Then you don’t need to pay attention to their dimness.

 

Overall, giving your home a new vibrancy with mood lighting is a fun little project to have. Give us a call today, and we can get started on helping you move towards that new tonality you’ve craved for your home!