The lighting conditions in your personal space -- be it a house, an apartment, or a small condo -- are very important not only because they can enhance its aesthetic quality, but also because they highly affect the functionality of said space and its compartments. With that said, you need the right knowledge to go with the process of picking the lighting types and styles that you will later install at home.
The following are some home types and the corresponding lighting styles that are generally suited for them:
Studio-type condo
This type of personal space is usually small and does not have the divisions that are usually built in houses. If you are looking to improve the lighting condition in your studio-type condo, make sure that you go with a combination of lighting styles that will be suitable for the specific function of every nook and cranny; dimmers and wall sconces are very much useful in the sleeping area, while a Tolomeo floor light will surely make your living room give off a more sophisticated feel and at the same time give it adequate lighting. These floor lamps are usually pricey, but quality-wise, they can go a really long way which makes them a worthy investment.
Apartments and houses
If a small studio-type unit would entail a combination of various lighting styles, then houses and apartments would definitely require more. Here are some tips on how you should light the different parts of your house or apartment:
1. Hallway
This is the area of the house where second-first-impressions are made, so make sure that anyone who enters it will be welcomed with warm, adequate lighting. For hallways, wall sconces are recommended which usually go well with mirrors -- giving an illusion of space.
2. Living room
This is where everybody hangs out, so the goal should be to keep the mood in the room functional or relaxing whenever it needs to be. The best bet for living room lighting is to use dimmers that will help in controlling the light according to the purpose of the room at a specific point in time.
3. Dining room
The dining room, next to the living room, is where bonding moments usually take place over meals, wine, or tea. As such, lighting sources should be able to provide enough so that people at the table could see each other's faces and see also the food or drinks that they are partaking. Overhead lights, such as pendant lighting are most commonly installed in dining rooms.
4. Kitchen
The kitchen can be a heavily functional area, and for such reason it is important to keep the lighting conditions in it effective and task-oriented. Aside from ceiling drop lights, you may also install lights under the cabinets for added lighting especially for tasks that require precision like cleaning, or slicing small items.
5. Bathroom
More often than not, bathrooms are a place of relaxation than they are of function; however, it doesn't necessarily follow that they should be as dimly lit as possible because that may turn out to be counter productive. Soft, warm lighting would definitely do great in bathrooms to provide just enough source and at the same time create a relaxing ambience.
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