7 tips for lighting and atmosphere

Everyone knows how lighting affects ambiance. But figuring out how to achieve the desired effect can be a bit of a puzzle. Here are seven tips to make the lighting in your home do what you want.

Create a lighting plan

Are you going to thoroughly revamp a space? Then first create a lighting plan that suits the activity typical of the space, such as dining, cooking, relaxing, or working. Consider which characteristic elements you want to illuminate, for example, a painting. Check any architectural restrictions. Consider the style, brightness, and temperature (color) of the light. The sooner you plan, the fewer hasty decisions you'll have to make.

Layering the lighting

It's not just about the type of light source, but also the different heights of a light source. Shining from below makes a room appear larger, low-hanging lights make a room appear taller, and grouping lights can make a room feel cozier. Having guests? Those focused spotlights above the dining table give the feeling that the table is truly waiting for them.

Put the light to work

Do you have work to do in a room? Then make sure the lighting helps you. For example, in the kitchen, you need bright, concentrated light shining from above near the stove and countertop. For reading, a flexible and adjustable light source is best. Dimmers are ideal tools for creating the desired atmosphere in an instant.

Choose the right bulb

Besides too much or too little light, a bulb can also give off the wrong light. Take a moment to consider your preferred temperature (low is like candlelight, high is bluish).

Let them shine

Do you have a special interior piece that deserves to be seen? Wall art, a characteristic piece of furniture, or an architectural detail? Put a spotlight on it! Subtle or exuberant. It's also wonderfully elegant to have a wall lamp to the left and right of a mirror. You'll find a wide selection at Haco and Feel Good Wonen.

Sweet light at night

Not nice: getting out of bed at night to go to the bathroom, flipping the light switch, and smacking FULL LIGHT on your sleeping face. How about a beautiful line of light along the hallway floor and in the bathroom? Just enough to see for safe toilet visits while still maintaining sleep.

Less is more

There are so many possibilities that it can become a "fairground" if you try to use them all. This creates a restless atmosphere. Therefore, pay attention (at least within the same space) to the coherence between material, style, and color tone. Simple creates a richer feeling.