Brighten your custom home by design with these top interior lighting ideas.
Lighting can completely change how a room looks and feels. It can also affect how functional this space is. For example, you might want to chop vegetables at one spot in the kitchen, but it just happens to be a dark corner that needs its own lighting. These neat interior design lighting ideas can help you understand and implement what lighting you need the moment you walk into your home.
The Three Types of Interior Lighting
The three types of interior lighting are the following:
- Ambient lighting: lights up each room generally; it is usually a central light or collection of central light fixtures
- Task lighting: illuminates specific areas, such as zones, to help you see
- Accent lighting: highlights decorative features like artwork, architectural details, plants, etc.
All homes use at least the first two types of interior lighting. You can use the ideas below to create layers of light for ambience and functionality.
Top Interior Design Lighting Ideas
Statement and Unusual Chandeliers
For the last few years, chandeliers have made a statement in more rooms than just the dining room. They can grace hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms just as well, giving each space a sense of luxury. Chandeliers come in all kinds of styles, from traditional to modern. They can truly be a unique focal point.
Wall Sconces for Kitchens, Etc.
Wall sconces are also gaining popularity, replacing the need for recessed lights or floor lamps. They do not take up any floor space and also come in countless designs. You can also find battery-operated ones rather than ones that require electrical work. They illuminate gathering spaces, bathrooms, and kitchens alike. In the kitchen, you can find them over kitchen sinks and countertops, especially if there are no upper cabinets.
Kitchen Pendant Lighting
Kitchen pendant lights have been around for at least a decade and they are here to stay. They hang over kitchen islands and add a functional, decorative focal point to your kitchen.
LED Strip Lighting for Task Lighting and Drama
LED lighting is more popular than ever now because of its bright, warm light, long lifespan, and low power intake. LED interior light strips are popular for creating task lighting under upper kitchen cabinets, as well as for adding accent lights on walls, ceilings, staircases, etc.
With a custom home, you can build your ideal lighting scheme into the house before you move in. If building a waterfront home in Maryland interests you, learn more with us!
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