Apartment dwellers understand the challenge of choosing light fixtures that address issues like a lack of natural light and minimal floor space, so to transform your apartment into a well-lit abode, Eunice Taylor has the lighting solutions for your smaller space.
Incorporating a bold ceiling fixture will direct attention upward and open up your space. A large ceiling fixture can add illumination and drama, and also trick the eye into thinking the space is much larger than it actually is. However, you still need other lighting sources, as ceiling fixtures don’t usually work as standalones if you’re already lacking in natural light.
Lampshades aren’t just decorative accents; they actually make a big difference in the quality of light you get from your lamp. Therefore, it’s important to know what your lighting goal is when choosing a shade. Lighter lamp shades will allow more light out into the room, while darker shades will make the light more localized and shine above and below the fixture.
Don’t be afraid to forego traditional lampshades, however. If your end goal is a room flooded with light, choosing lights with glass or mesh shades, or opting for Edison-style lighting where bulbs are left exposed is often a good idea.
When choosing light fixtures, it’s important to not only consider the overall brightness in the room, but also to think about the areas of your home where you’ll need focused light for a task, like reading at a desk. Task lighting is especially useful in apartment kitchens where pendants can be hung over the benchtop.
When you’re short on square footage, take advantage of height instead. Tall floor lamps are also ideal for the narrow corners of a room that are often overlooked, but shouldn’t be, and placing a floor lamp or table lamp can help disperse light in the room and provide illumination in the otherwise dim nooks and crannies.
Another way to work with a lack of square footage is to avoid taking up valuable floor space altogether and utilising your walls with mounted fixtures like sconces, which can be as eye-catching as any art piece.
You can brighten any room with designer lighting and hand-made lampshades, and for more information on traditional lamp shades, wall sconce lights NZ and desk lamps NZ please go to https://www.eunicetaylor.co.nz .
