And so it comes to winter, the coldest of all the seasons, producing ominous shadows and posing lighting issues to houses everywhere. While no amount of design magic can change a gloomy day into a bright one, winter doesn’t have to be dark, drab, or uninteresting. Light has an important part to play in the designing of any area, huge or mini. Making the most of light in your interior spaces eliminates the need for additional lighting, ultimately lowering energy costs. When moving into a new space, figuring out how to lighten a dark and dreary room is always a struggle. This is especially true if your new home lacks wide windows that allow natural light in.
Lighting is one of the most useful tools to have on hand, not just for illuminating a place but also for creating the ideal ambience. It’s like magic, producing optical illusions by designating purposeful focal points when it comes to creating additional light. We may highlight and bring attention to the elements we want to see in good design while deflecting focus away from anything we see as defects. During the winter, most of us spend more time at home; fortunately, we have some advice on how to decorate your home to make it feel brighter. From window coverings to home décor accessories, there’s something for everyone.
Follow the below mentioned tips and tricks for a warmer home during winter months!
- Allow plenty of natural light to flood your indoor space. Whether it’s winter or not, the available natural light should always be considered when selecting how to illuminate a place. When the natural light is abundant and the tone is clear and slightly blue, the amount of staged lighting required decreases. True, natural winter light isn’t always cheerful, but there are plenty of sunny days during this time of year. During the winter, it’s critical to open your windows or at the very least completely open your curtains – the sunlight has a relaxing and good influence on the mind, ensuring that you feel fresh, healthy, and lively.
- It’s critical to make the most of the natural light available to you. A designer’s secret weapon is a mirror; while most people are aware that mirrors can magnify a tiny space, it’s less well known that they can also lighten up a dark space. To increase light, add drama, produce fascinating reflections, and frame views, use a stand-out mirror. They capture all available light, be it the light from your lamps, or the sun(no matter how dreary the sky outside), therefore the larger the mirror, the brighter the space.
- To compensate for the lost daylight hours, you’ll need to boost your overall lighting design. Replace low-wattage bulbs with brighter, energy-efficient ones and add table and floor lamps throughout your home. Dimmers are ideal for transitioning to bedtime when you’re ready in the evening.
- Although normal bulbs won’t deliver the same benefits as stadium-strength light treatment, changing them out can help you feel better during the colder months. You can-
- Go full-spectrum: These bulbs have a colour spectrum that is closer to that of natural sunshine than standard lights. They are available in almost every size, shape, and type (incandescent, fluorescent, and LED).
- Lights in the blue spectrum are said to be better for mental attention and alertness than other lights, according to some research.
- Home improvement: You may now obtain built-in systems that use colour-changing LEDs to enhance your energy during the day and help you relax in the evening.
