Illuminate your home

With the arrival of autumn and the time change we are faced with a problem at home: lighting. With the winter time it gets dark earlier and artificial lighting becomes indispensable to be able to enjoy the home in its entirety. A bad lighting can disadvantage the careful decoration of a room while the right lighting can highlight and enhance your spaces.

Getting the right lighting is not easy, that's why Trends Home brings you some keys to achieve a much brighter home.

what kind of lighting do you need?

It is not the same to illuminate the living room to be in a meeting with friends than to relax on the couch or read a book. That's why you have to take into account the types of lighting:

• General

If what you want is to illuminate the entire space evenly the best option is to choose sconces arranged throughout the room or ceiling lamps in diaphanous colored fabric or glass, as these materials distribute the light indirectly. Another very stylish option is to choose ceiling lamps without lampshades in which the bulbs take center stage.

• Ambience

Ambient light is ideal for creating a cozier and warmer space. It is perfect for those moments of relaxation when you do not need the room fully illuminated. Table or floor lamps with fabric shades or natural materials that provide indirect light are the best option.

Candles are another key element of ambient lighting that help create a cozy and romantic atmosphere. Using candles and candelabras, or wicker or wooden lanterns is an ideal choice for these corners. Of course, don't forget the possible risk of candles, so the LEDoption isa great alternative.

• Spot

To illuminate a specific point where a particular function is done, the ideal option is to have lamps that offer direct light. Opaque lampshades emit light in only one direction, so table, ceiling or floor lamps with dark-colored shades are the best option. Another perfect solution is the flexo lamps that will allow you to regulate the direction of the light to the needed point. This lighting is the perfect choice for desks, reading areas, dining tables or countertops

The function of lamps is not only to illuminate a room. Lighting fixtures, like any other piece of furniture, can totally change the look of a room so the right choice depends on the decorating style of each interior

which bulb should I use?

We have to take into account what space we are going to illuminate to choose the intensity of the bulbs correctly. Warm bulbs are the best choice for bedrooms, living rooms and cozy environments while the more neutral ones are perfect for bathrooms, kitchens or work areas. Cooler bulbs transmit a very bright light only recommended for dimly lit places such as garages or storage rooms.

We not only have to take into account artificial lighting. We can add light to the darkest rooms with the choice of decorative elements that favor a luminous atmosphere:

• Mirrors

Mirrors are an almost obligatory object in rooms with little natural light. Placed in front of windows, they help to reflect natural light and distribute it throughout the room. They also amplify artificial light and give the feeling of spaciousness so they are ideal for small rooms.

• Furniture and accessories with glossy surfaces:

Furniture and accessories with glossy finishes are a good choice as they reflect light and multiply it.

• Light-colored furniture:

Light-colored wood furniture and white furniture are a good ally. White reflects up to 80% of the light it receives and also gives a feeling of spaciousness.

We hope that this post has helped you to decide for the the right type of lighting for your home. We will be happy to see how you put it into practice, don't forget to tag us if you upload any photos on social networks.