Lighting Hacks For Every Room In Your House

I’m sure you’ve heard it from us before, and you’ll probably hear it from us again! Lighting plays a crucial role in your home design and has a huge impact on the functionality and overall mood of your room. One simple source of illumination can transform a dark and unwelcoming room into a cozy, appealing space where you can maximise usage and enjoyment.

We’ve spoken to our top lighting specialist about some simple light hacks you can implement to make the most of your space and have shared these tips below. These are the bare essentials that are affordable, achievable, and can make a big difference for you!

Let’s start with the basics.

Treat yourself to a good table lamp. One that compliments your decor, but also can act as ambient lighting. If you need it for more of a task light, then we suggest going for a plain white lampshade. They allow more light to shine through, but they do tend to create a colder tone. So if you are looking for something warm we recommend a tinted shade or maybe even something with a pattern, or a pop of colour!

Table Lamps

Adria 1 Light Table Lamp Chrome:

Newton Contemporary Clear:

Larissa Table Lamp:

Retro Table Lamp:

Bradford Vintage Hurricane:

Power of Layered Lighting

Next we’d like to touch on the power of layered lighting! Having a healthy mix of illumination sources can help fill out a room and evenly distribute the light. If done correctly, you can showcase certain design elements and focal points. This is your opportunity to brighten up those corners and dark spaces and open up your room leaving it feeling larger and more airy! A good rule of thumb is having at least three sources of light in each room. This includes your overhead (or pendant) light, specific lights (like task or table lamps), and ambient lighting which are more of a decorative illumination.

Overhead Lights

Marantz Overhead:

Lunar 4 Pendant:

Phase 1 Pendant:

Task Lights

Nebraska Desk Lamp:

Brooklyn Antique:

Penna Copper Desk Lamp:

Ambient Lights:

Interior Wall Light:

Raphael Chandelier:

Celestial 2 tier wall light:

Dimmers are your friend.

If you have the option, add a dimmer to every room in your house! They have the ability to change the mood of your room depending on what time of day it is and provide ideal brightness at all times leaving you with whatever ambiance you desire! Note: you will require separate dimmers for each individual type of light (ie task, ambient, overhead).

Here is our variety of dimmers and lighting controls:

Embrace the Outdoors!

Don’t forget about your outdoor space! It’s easy to focus your attention on the interior design and lighting of your home, but the external lighting can serve multiple purposes including safety, security, ambiance, and even extend your living space. If you have a balcony, backyard, porch, or front yard- we encourage you to make the most of it. Perhaps your path is too dark and you don’t feel comfortable walking at night. Pathlights could be a great option for you. If security is a concern, install a home security camera or sensored flood lights to give you peace of mind. Our beautiful range of garden and outdoor lighting will help you create the perfect outdoor area to enjoy a wine, or morning cup of coffee. Shop our online range below.

Brick Lights:

Fairy Lights:

Path Lights: