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How to choose the perfect lighting for your home in autumn

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How to choose the perfect lighting for your home in autumn

Summer has steadily given way to autumn. As the weather gets colder, there will be less sunshine to keep us warm and therefore less natural lighting in our homes. However, this does not mean that we have to endure dim and gloomy homes. With the help of some lighting, it’s possible to still have a bright home that is cosy and comfortable even in the dimmer months.

Here’s how to pick the best lighting for your home during autumn:

1. Use floor lamps to light up dim corners

Enter Alt Tag Here If you have a corner in your home that is quite dim, one way to brighten it up is to add a floor lamp. A floor lamp will not only brighten up a gloomy space, but it’ll also make your corner look aesthetically pleasing.

To take it up a notch, you can add an occasional chair or a bean bag chair and make it a reading nook. You can also add a plant and a side table to consolidate the entire look.

2. Use lamps with fabric shade to create a comfortable atmosphere

Enter Alt Tag Here Fabric shade lamps are great for adding ambience to a space because they filter light, making it reach further places than if you used a lighting source without fabric shade.

You should opt for a lamp with a sand hue to make the lighting warm.

3. Use ambient lighting to create a warm environment

Enter Alt Tag Here Ambient lighting refers to lighting that dominates each room. It’s the main source of lighting that determines the tone of a room. Ambient lighting tends to hang from the ceiling and includes pot lights, chandeliers, track lights, and more.

You can use chandelier lighting in your dining room to create a homey feel, which is perfect for eating dinner and will set the perfect tone should you ever have guests over.

4. Add LED lights to hallways or corridors

Enter Alt Tag Here LED lights are quite versatile and you’ll find that they’re quite useful in lighting up dim hallways and corridors. You can position LED lights at the top or bottom of your corridor or hallway, it all boils down to preference.

A positive aspect of having LED lights in your corridor or hallway is that it’ll make it easier to navigate your home at night. With this in place, you’ll no longer have to deal with the harsh effect of switching a bright light on in the dark. Instead, your path will be well-lit already by LED lights.

These lights are recommended for people who get up frequently at night. Elderly and disabled people could benefit a lot from having LED lights in their hallways or corridors.

5. Portable lights

Enter Alt Tag Here Portable lights are easy to move around your home, making them great for reaching spaces that light doesn’t easily reach. Portable lights include:

  • Himalayan salt lamps

These lamps are made from Himalyan salt rocks that encapsulate a light bulb. The light produces a pink glow which can easily make a home cosy and comfy.

  • Candles

Candles are perfect for adding a warm flicker to your home in autumn. Choosing scented candles will make the lighting much better.

  • Fairy lights

Fairy lights are great for making a statement without looking over-the-top. There are many DIY lighting techniques you can try to create the perfect lights for your home in autumn using fairy lights.

  • Lanterns

Lanterns are great for serving both a decorative and practical function. You can choose lanterns that match your home’s decor style to elevate your lighting in autumn.

You can use the information above to find the most suitable lighting for your home in autumn.

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