If you are one of those people who has filled your home with beautiful antiques or other great features, you may want to draw attention to them when you have visitors. This way people will notice them without you having to actually point them out. This is where you can use clever lighting to make them stand out.
Clever lighting and lamps placed strategically in the room will pick out the items and features that are most deserving of extra attention.
Show off your artwork
You may have an original piece of art that you want to stand out. Great paintings in beautiful frames are well worth placing prominently. Why not have a small spotlight above the painting? Or have small lamps either side of the painting? Depending on the size of the painting and the frames this could create interesting shadows that catch the eye. If you have a group of paintings in beautiful frames, thinking about where you are putting your lighting at the same time as you are deciding where they go on the walls.
The lighting for the paintings does not have to be hardwired in to the walls. It could be a stand alone lamp, or even fairy lights. If the lights are not hardwired in then you can try them in different places to see which gets the best effects. Looking at the Beautiful frames of paintings or even mirrors with strategically placed lamps highlighting their design will only make your appreciation of the intricacies of the work better.
Soft lighting is best
One of the best tips when considering the lighting options for your home is to always go with soft lighting. Harsh light is not flattering for the people who live there or any of the items that are on display! It can also cause headaches in some people. Soft lighting will do much more for the residents and will show off everything you have to the best effect. This is why many people favour the use of standard lamps and table lamps rather than the main light in the room.
There are so many different lighting options for around the home that it does not matter what your personal taste is, there will be something that suits your needs. Think about each room and what you will use it for before deciding on the right type of lighting for you.
