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Layered Lighting Ideas for Every Room
Our real estate agents are always on the lookout for new ways to create a compelling interior design, and layered lighting remains one of the easiest and most effective tactics. Layered lighting is a design technique that leverages multiple light sources, each with its own level of illumination. The goal is to create depth and set the right mood in each room. Creating a perfectly balanced room requires the right combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting.
Layered lighting is very easy to implement in any room of the house. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- The Living Room
The living room is the perfect room of the house for a layered lighting scheme. Your ambient lighting should come from an overhead fixture, which should be bright enough to dimly illuminate the entire room. Add a chair and table lamps for task lighting, and then leverage wall sconces for a touch of accent lighting.
- The Dining Room
Use layered lighting to create a romantic or classy ambiance in the dining area. A nice over-table chandelier can provide plenty of ambient lighting, so just add some table candles or an illuminated centerpiece for your accent lighting. Picture lights and wall lights are also great options. - The Home Office
Striking the right lighting balance is the key to making a home office a comfortable place to work and focus. You want your lighting to be bright enough for you to see without straining but not too harsh. Working in natural light is almost always the best option, so place your desk near a window if possible. If you don't have a nice ceiling fixture, consider some bright standing lamps in the corners. Invest in a nice desk lamp with a warm white LED hue. The home office is another room where a dimmer switch is highly recommended, so you can adjust the brightness depending on whether you're working or reading. - The Kitchen
You can really get creative with layered lighting in the kitchen. Start with general overhead ceiling lights, and then consider some hanging pendants over the counter space for task lighting. When it comes to accent lighting, there are so many creative things you can do with under-cabinet lights. Try out some border lighting or down lighting, and be sure to leverage a dimmer switch where possible so you can easily adjust the brightness to fit your mood. - The Bedroom
Natural light through your windows and a ceiling fixture can both serve as your ambient lighting in the bedroom. Task lighting can come in the form of general reading lights or bedside lamps. You can even take things a step further and add some recessed lighting, down lighting, or track lighting over the bed.
Layered lighting is a simple way to increase the functionality and beauty of any room in your home. Contact us today for more interior design tips.