Many people think about colour, texture, furniture and accessories when they think about interior design. But, one thing they overlook is lighting, which plays an essential role in making or breaking the aesthetics and functionality of a space. In the below blog, we have highlighted the importance of lighting in a space and how LED lights can enhance your interior design.
Importance of lighting
Proper lighting can help you create a perfect environment. For example, cooler white and blue lights can make a workplace more productive. Similarly, warmer lights can make a home more comfortable and welcoming. Ways through which lights can impact the overall look of your home are as follows.
- Make a room larger or smaller
A room with good illumination will look more spacious and larger. On the other hand, a room with poor lights will look small.
- The tone of the room
You can change the general tone of the room with proper lighting. For example, cooler lights give a room a professional look, whereas warmer lights give a more comfortable and cosy look to a space.
- Highlights specific spots of a room
Lights on ceilings can help highlight specific spots, such as grooming areas, dining areas, and hallways. Professional designers also use these lights to attract people towards a piece of art, such as a painting.
Which is better- Natural light vs artificial light?
Natural lights improve concentration and help create a tranquil environment. But it is difficult to control, and weather and climate greatly influence it. On the other hand, artificial light, such as LED lights has various benefits, and can be easily controlled, moreover you can focus it on specific directions as per your choice and preferences.
How LED lights can help you enhance your interior design?
LED light technology has revolutionised the world by providing cost-effective, energy-efficient and flexible lighting solutions. So, whether you want to set a specific mood or highlight specific features of your space, LEDs can help you improve your interiors.
1. TV backlighting
It has become more and more common to install LED light strips behind the television. This is because, along with creating a cosy environment, LEDs help decrease eye strain. Also, if someone has mounted their television on a wall, LED strip lights can give them a 3-D effect.
2. Dimmable lights
LED come with dimmable switches that enable you to adjust the brightness and create a different atmosphere within the same space. And one of the best things about LED dimmable lights is that they come in different colours, which means you can switch to any mood. For example, if you want to study, you can change the lighting to a colour that helps you concentrate. Similarly, warmer colours will elevate your energy levels for a workout.
3. Warehouse lights
LED warehouse lights are built to illuminate large spaces such as auditoriums, gymnasiums and warehouses. And there are many benefits of using warehouse light bulbs in warehouse interiors, such as low cost, energy efficiency, safety, etc. Also, they don’t need to warm up like metal halide lamps; You might have seen large sports stadiums turning on lights way before the sun is completely gone, which results in more energy consumption. Due to this, many stadiums are now switching to LED lights.
4. Under cabinet lights
As the name suggests, under cabinet lights are installed under a cabinet and they help illuminate the area under the cabinet. Under-cabinet lights are mostly installed in the kitchen area, where extra lights are useful for preparing food.
There are many advantages of installing under cabinet lights. First, they focus light directly on the area where it is needed rather than spilling it here and there. Second, one need not install an entire electrical fixture, as under-cabinet lights can be directly installed- which helps reduce the cost.
5. Smart LED lights
The living room is where we eat, read, watch TV and do several other activities. And smart LED lights will enable you to set different scenes in your living room by changing the lights to help you enjoy every activity. It will help you illuminate that spot of your home which you want to use, such as the reading and dining area. Also, while watching Tv, you can switch on lights that highlight different elements in the room and enhance your watching experience.
6. Fountain lighting
Fountain lights can significantly enhance a fountain's look, whether you have installed it in your backyard or living room. If you don’t have a fountain, you can install these lights surrounding the glass walls of the aquarium to give it a fun look.
Conclusion
At last, along with offering different colour options, versatility and energy efficiency, LEDs provide endless possibilities to transform the mood and atmosphere of a space. They can help you highlight the right architectural features and elevate the overall aesthetics of your home. So, embrace LED lights to create a space that defines your style and helps you enhance your comfort and well-being.