Sonalika Aggarwal
3 min readMay 20, 2016

5 Ways To Choose A Perfect Lighting For Your Room

One thing about home decor that everyone notices is the lighting patterns. An attractive pattern is sure to catch everybody’s attention. Do you know there are so many ways to illuminate the place? If not then read below to get an insight on the various lighting ideas.

Set Your Lighting Goals

Ensure you have determined lighting goals for your home, where and what type of lighting is required. Different styles of lighting are used to serve different purposes. For focusing on the particular space where you are working, direct and task lighting is preferred. In order to light up the entire space, ambient or indirect lighting is a good option. Once you have decided the style and purpose, you can choose the lighting option. Many options of wall lamps are available online.

  • Ambient Lighting: Ambient or general lighting is for lighting the entire space. To brighten the room, you can use a chandelier, track lighting or pendant lighting. Such lighting tends to illuminate the room.
  • Task Lighting: If you a reading room or library, task lighting is required to focus the light at one place. For the focus, task lighting should be more appealing than the ambient lighting. Some of its examples are table lamps or under-cabinet lamps.
  • Accent Lighting: Accent lighting features a particular area, say a table or a bookcase. It adds a dramatic effect by creating a shadow around the object. Many varieties of wall lights in India are available.

Mix And Match The Light Colors

No set rules are there when it comes to mixing and match the light colors for a particular place. It only requires suiting your lifestyle, living standards, and personal choice. At a time, random mismatching adds life and color to the entire room. For instance, the floor lamp could be of a different color than the lamp colors kept by the bedside. Another way out is to match the light with the pillow cover or even the bedsheet. So do not hesitate in trying various light color combinations, as you might not know what turns out good for the room. Explore your imagination for an enchanting room.

Choose Chandeliers Wisely For Living Room

To accord a formal look to space, go for a formal chandelier that will not occupy much of a space. Many times it happens that you purchase a chandelier without considering the home decor or how much space needs to be covered. Chandeliers are available in many beautiful designs with usage faux candles, small or lighter bulbs as per your personal choice. So before purchasing, make a note of the space available, the ceiling height, room decor and what kind of look you would want to give to your room.

Measure The Scale Correctly

If done correctly, the overhead lighting can add a lot of glamour to the entire space. Antique lights in India can also be used for overhead lighting. Do consider the size, height and the purpose of the light, once you purchase an overhead light for your room. If the ceiling is white or any bright color, the overhead lighting looks gorgeous adding life to your space.

Using Multiple Light Sources

Some places in your home demand multiple light sources for the proper illumination. Such places may be the kitchen, bedrooms or a living area. These places look good with a combination of different lighting designs such as an amalgamation of counter lights with task lighting or ambient lighting with accent lighting. Try out these combinations to give a good outlook to your home.

A proper illumination is an utmost requirement for any home or workplace. So before choosing the right pattern, consider the above-mentioned points to add a glamorous touch to your environment.