Putting You into Your Home STEP TWO: Lighting

Light is the ultimate creator of ambiance. Light and the manipulation of light is an important tool for setting the mood of a space. Changing the lighting in a space can completely alter a person’s perception of it. For example, a space that can feel open and inviting in full light could seem stifling and creepy at night. If you want to change the overall feel of your space with redecorating your entire house, maybe consider relighting the place.

The first step is to figure out what you want, which may be something that is easier said than done. There needs to be a sense of cohesion in the room, if not throughout the entirety of the house. Any lighting or fixtures you choose should enhance the space, not clash with it. All that to say, you need a vision for the room. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING UNTIL YOU’VE FIGURED THIS OUT! Consistency is key, you can tweak your vision a little bit but keep one eye on the goal. Maybe get some visual inspiration (Pinterest is great) having one constant peace of unchanging inspiration is good for keeping you anchored in the idea and that idea should continue throughout the house.

Bedrooms and any other spaces considered more private can be exempted from this. They are a little separate from the more communal spaces of the home and don’t have to have nearly as smooth of the transition from there to the rest of the house. Do whatever you want in those spaces, I suggest you do something that makes sense for the space but unless you invite someone into those spaces then your opinion is really the only one that matters.

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