Lighting can transform and elevate any room or outdoor area, so knowing the best ways to light your home and garden will make the most of your space and create an aesthetic statement. However, it can be difficult to know how to utilise lighting in the most effective and impactful way, especially when there are so many different types of lighting to choose from. Each space in your home and garden will also require its own mood and atmosphere, which makes it even trickier to select the perfect lighting.
If you’re unsure about how to get the most out of your space and elevate it with the right lighting, then read on to find out the best lighting ideas for your home and garden.
String lights and festoon lighting
String lights and festoon lighting create a fun, party atmosphere, making them the perfect choice for events and celebrations. Hang string lighting around a room to add the final touches to your party, or drape these lights across your garden furniture when entertaining guests outside. These twinkling lights also evoke a soft, romantic atmosphere, especially in your garden at nighttime, which makes them great for creating a cosy nook with a fire pit or lighting up an outdoor dining area. Using festoon lighting for your home, garden or event is a guaranteed way to set the perfect tone and truly elevate your space.
Lanterns and candles
Similar to outdoor festoon lighting, lanterns and candles can also enhance a soft and romantic atmosphere, particularly in your garden. Additionally, these lighting choices create an old-fashioned and rustic feel in any setting, and in your garden, this ambience could evoke an enchanting quality, much like a fairy garden. You can also bring this cosy, rustic atmosphere inside your home by placing candles in the living room and bedrooms. Scented candles can enhance whatever mood you would like to evoke in a room by pairing appropriate scents with the lighting and decor.
Lamps
If you’re not into candles, you can create a similar soft, cosy effect by using lamps instead of harsh overhead lighting. Floor lamps are perfect for muted lighting in hallways and living rooms, and table lamps are great for focusing light in a certain area of the room without relying on a potentially overly bright ceiling light. Indeed, having a table lamp next to a comfy chair in your living room or on your bedside table is the best way to enjoy reading a book in the evening using just the right amount of light.
Statement lighting
If soft, muted lighting and an understated, cosy atmosphere isn’t your thing, a statement lighting fixture such as a chandelier or decorative pendant lights might be the best choice for you. Statement lighting will add the wow factor to any home, and installing a statement lighting fixture in your entrance hall, living room or dining room will certainly impress your guests and elevate your space. You can check out ArchiPro’s lighting options if you’re looking to spice up your housing space.
Choosing the right lighting is as important as any other interior design choice in your home, and lighting has the potential to make or break the carefully curated atmosphere of your home and garden. By bearing these helpful tips in mind, you can create the perfect space using simple lighting techniques.
