All of the Lights! : 4 Different Ways to Illuminate Your Home

In the world of interior design, lighting is more than just a practical necessity; it’s a powerful tool that can shape the ambiance of a room and enhance its aesthetics. Whether you’re seeking to create a cozy reading spot, vibrant conversation hub or a tranquil bedroom sanctuary, the right lighting makes all the difference!
There are a diverse range of lighting that can breathe light into your home. From the warm embrace of ambient, decorative lighting to the brilliance of task lighting, this post aims to help you find the perfect fixture to compliment the ideal aura of the space!

Central Lighting

Starting off strong with central lighting, which normally comes in the form of chandeliers, can come in many fun shapes and sizes to ensure that these are the statement piece within the space! There are many directions one can go with a great central piece. 
We can find these types of fixtures normally on top of the dining table, middle of the living room or lighting up your staircase/ entryway! Having a strong piece can really bring a room together and allow the light to fill all corners of the room. Picking out a central lighting can be as simple or decadent as you want.

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Chandeliers are a great way to show your own personal style and it create great conversation with anyone who’s welcomed into your home! For example, another stunning chandelier in the middle of the dining table! This one plays more with color and the surrounding tones within the room complement the chandelier well.

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As seen previously, this big lantern in the middle of this dining room is understated yet creates warm ambience within the room. 

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Here’s another great option! It is simple yet the play on colors makes it a great central piece.

Accent Lighting

Accent lights are smaller in size but are great to be scattered amongst the room to create cohesion throughout the space. You can play with the amounts of lights within the space.
A living room might want more to scatter throughout for ensuring the light catches all corners of the space. Keeping it simple with two is perfect for the bedroom to create low-key low-lit haven to spend time in.

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Modern Lighting

There are simple ways to incorporate focal and accent lighting in your modern home. Modern lighting is functional with a clean aesthetic. It is simple and lacks texture yet the forms are smooth and well thought-out. While this modern lighting can potentially be sterile, here are some great ways to ensure your lighting matches your modern home.

Fun Alternatives

If you aren’t as strict with the type of lights you want to put into your home, colored lights are a great way to spice up a room. There are so many different types of sconces, chandeliers and strip lights that can really set the mood through colors.
Philips has a lot of different options for those interested in these ideas! Feel free to switch the normal light bulb to one that can be controlled by bluetooth. These are a great way to ensure that the lighting surely fits the mood. A purple/ blue hue would be a great accent for a party and orange/yellow for days you want to cozy up. These wall sconces from Philips are great to play with indoors and outdoors.
Similar to an accent lighting, these LED bulbs from HAYS are definitely striking and can belong in the corners due to their intensity. Nonetheless, they create great ambience and are a fun way to liven up a living room or bedroom.
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