Lighting is an essential part of any home, and it can make or break the mood in any room. You can either make a room look bright and inviting or dank and dark. Nailing that perfect balance is tough. There are many different types of light fixtures that you can use to brighten up your home, and all give different effects. In this blog post, we will explore 7 lighting ideas that will help you bring your home's interior to life. From floor lamps and chandeliers to wall sconces and desk lamps, there is no shortage of illuminating options out there.
Floor Lamps
Floor lamps are a lighting staple, and they come in many different styles. They do not take up any floor space, which is perfect for tight rooms or narrow hallways. The go-to style of floor lamp is a basic tripod - a straight pole topped with a light fixture that holds the bulb. However, there are other shapes to choose from as well. You can get an ornate table lamp with multiple arms if you want something unique and eye-catching to add definition to your decorating scheme. Or you can even opt for one of those new-age LED lights that change their color depending on what mood you’re in.
LAMP by Signature Design by Ashley
Wall Sconces
Wall sconces give off just enough light without being too bright or dark. They provide ambient lighting to smaller rooms like bathrooms, hallways, and bedrooms. For these spaces, you want a fixture that can be tucked away out of sight without taking up too much space or clashing with the room’s design scheme. A wall sconce is perfect for this - it will usually have an open-top so light can shine down on your walls while illuminating them at the same time! Unlike floor lamps though, they do take up some wall real estate so make sure you leave enough room before hanging one.
WALL SCONCE by Signature Design by Ashley
Chandeliers
Chandeliers make a grand statement in any home. They are perfect for lighting the foyer, the dining room, or even your living room. Like wall sconces, they help to illuminate large spaces without being too bright or dark since there is more than one light fixture involved. The only difference between chandeliers and other lighting ideas is that instead of having just one lamp pointing down towards whatever space you’re lighting up, it has an entire strand full of lights hanging from its ceiling mount. This gives off a lot more ambient lighting so if brightness isn’t your goal then this might be for you!
LAMP by Signature Design by Ashley
Desk Lamps
Desk lamps are perfect lighting solutions for those that do a lot of reading or work on laptops. They can be turned into any direction you need to go, and they provide the exact amount of lighting needed - no more, no less! Desk lamps come in all shapes and sizes too - from an ornate glass table lamp with intricate details to a simple stainless steel cylinder standing at around two feet tall. They are great lighting options because they won’t take up any floor or wall space, but still, give off enough light for whatever task you have in front of you.
LAMP by Signature Design by Ashley
Natural Lighting
While lighting is a great way to brighten up a home, let’s not forget how natural light affects our mood! Fresh air and sunlight have been proven to elevate people’s spirits. Natural lighting can also illuminate spaces just as well without having an electric bill attached at the end of the month, so why not try it out? Plus, your power won’t cut out when you least expect it - which can be very frustrating if you were relying on artificial lighting for whatever reason. Make sure you keep your windows clean too!
Candles
Candles are another option in case all these other lighting ideas aren't doing anything for your room or house. While they might not provide enough light in a small space like a bathroom or bedroom, candles make excellent decorations that can be placed on end tables or dining room tables. Plus, they come in all different shapes and sizes! So whether you want a simple taper candle to set the mood lighting for an intimate dinner between two people or if you’re looking for something bigger like Christmas candles to light up your entire living area during the holiday season, there is definitely one out there waiting for you.
CANDLE HOLDER/STICKS by Signature Design by Ashley
Mirrors
Mirrors are another lighting idea that can brighten up your home. The reflective surface of a mirror helps to bounce lighting around in the room, making it seem bigger and brighter. This is why you’ll see mirrors in entryways - they make for excellent lighting when there aren't much available. Pretty much anywhere else can benefit from this lighting trick too - bathrooms, bedrooms… even your living area if you have enough space to do so!
ACCENT MIRROR by Signature Design by Ashley
Lighting up a home can prove to be a difficult task, beyond just the overhead light in each room. The lighting you choose can either enhance your home’s ambiance or instead, cause a headache.
The Furniture Mall of Texas has many lighting options, that would be perfect for lighting up your home. Come see what lighting ideas would work best in the room you want to brighten up or find a new piece of furniture that can serve as its own lighting solution. We have plenty of lamps and chandeliers too—whatever it is you’re looking for we probably have it here at our showroom! We look forward to seeing you soon, so come by and browse through all the lighting solutions we offer while finding some great deals on other pieces of furniture.
Written by Emily Holleran