Struggling to light up those nooks and crannies in your home that are lacking natural light? We get it; not everyone is blessed with an abundance of natural light, and we all can’t afford skylights and roof windows. This is why we've put together some tips and tricks on how to elevate the darker areas in your home. Our lighting specialists have shared how to create the illusion of natural light, so say goodbye to those dark and unused spaces!
Embrace Artificial Light
This is essential and seems like the most obvious. For your rooms lacking any natural illumination, adding layers of artificial light will help you achieve a beautifully lit ambience. 'Three-point lighting' is a traditional method and means exactly as it sounds, having three different light sources.
One strong illumination source can cause glare, make your pupils dilate, and will not help eliminate dark corners. Having three sources of light that can be used (together or separately) will balance out your space. Layered lighting is an excellent way to avoid a direct glare and keep your space dynamic. This can be achieved through multiple tables & floor lamps, wall lights, spotlights, task lights, pendant lights, LED strip lights, and much more! Here's a variety of our favourites:
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LED Strip light
If you read our last blog, you'll see how easy it is to incorporate LED strip lighting into a room. LED strip lights are an excellent solution for those illuminating challenging areas. They are flexible, easy to install and can fit along floorboards, behind objects, under countertops, bookshelves, cabinets, islands, televisions, mirrors- pretty much anywhere. They are convenient for the places where traditional illumination sources can't fit, adding a discrete layer of luxury to your home.
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Load up on Mirrors
Mirrors will help reflect and bounce light around a room. The bigger the mirror is, the more natural light it will harness. Depending on placement, it can completely open up a small space, leaving it feeling much larger than it is. By placing a mirror opposite a window, inbound sunlight will reflect back into the room and have a magnifying effect! You don't need to stick with a traditional wall mirror; introduce mirrored surface areas such as tables, cabinet doors, or even photo frames! Trust us, this is a game-changer. Check our selection of mirrors here:
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Customise your controls
Smart lights, dimmers, timers, motion detectors, remote switches, and motion detectors will improve your lighting options. They make the function of the light more versatile so that you can use the one light for multiple tasks and purposes.
The more control you have over your illumination sources, the easier it is to light up your space! They can also help save energy, not to mention, a dimmer can instantly change a mood! Our range of dimmers and controls are easy to install and are a simple DIY task. Shop our range below:
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Versatility with hanging fixtures
If you're short on space, you don't want to be cluttering up a room with multiple lamps that take up surface area. In this case, hanging fixtures are incredibly effective and can provide an ambient glow. Our range of fixtures will help provide light across multiple directions and are specifically great for dark rooms. They also are a beautiful design feature!
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It’s equally important to consider what type of bulb you will be using… know your glow! We have a huge range of bulbs for you to choose from, ranging from LED, vintage, fluorescent and more!
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These are some simple tips that are easy to implement if you're looking to get rid of those dark areas and maximize the space and functionality of your home! We recommend using a combination of these ideas. Let us know how you go, and if you have any questions, our lighting specialists would be more than happy to assist.
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