Lighting for Every Room

Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly relaxed, or energized by the lighting? Lighting plays a surprisingly big role in how we experience a space. It can set the mood and make tasks easier.

In this blog, We’ll begin by taking a room-by-room approach to lighting. In each space, we’ll delve into the different types of light fixtures that are best suited for their function.

Living Room

Living room lighting often uses a combination of warm and bright white light. Warm light adds a cozy feel, while bright white light helps create a balanced overall ambiance.

Type of Illumination:

• Recessed lights provide bright white illumination, perfect for an energetic vibe.
• A warm white chandelier bathes the room in a warm, inviting glow.
• Warm White table lamps can be added next to a reading area.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are all about creating a calming and sleep-promoting environment. Here’s how lighting can help:

Type of Illumination:

• Utilize recessed can lights with warm white bulbs for a gentle overall glow. Consider adding a dimmer switch for ultimate control of the ambiance.
•  Include warm white table lamps on your nightstands. This dedicated task lighting allows you to read without affecting the overall calming atmosphere.
• Decorative Lighting can be added to give the bedroom a personality such as chandeliers and pendant lights.
• Accent lights can be set next to the bed in a bedroom for a touch of coziness.

Kitchen

When choosing lighting for a kitchen it’s important to prioritize lights that aid in tasks known as task lighting.

Type of illumination:

• Ambient Lighting: helps you see clearly for tasks fills the room and makes it feel inviting.
• Recessed lights: Seamlessly integrated into the ceiling, recessed lights beam the kitchen space leveraging visibility.
• Under-cabinet lighting for utmost visibility focused on a specific area.

It is most commonly preferred to use bright lights to leverage visibility during tasks such as chopping and cooking.

Bathroom

Dual lighting creates a functional and stylish bathroom.

Type of Illumination:

• Overhead lighting, like recessed lights or a central fixture with bright white bulbs, bathes the entire space in light.
• sconces with neutral white bulbs on either side of the mirror provide targeted task lighting for grooming tasks.

Now that we’ve covered all the rooms found in a house, you are ready to transform your house and give it a cozy but classy look. You can check out some of Chalhoub Lighting’s lamps to add a sophisticated touch to your home.

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