Weekend Design & Wellness Project

This weekend take a look at the lighting around the house to check for efficiency and proper accent lighting for special areas. Make sure the task lighting is bright enough to reduce eye strain and soft enough as to not induce headaches. For accent lighting, find areas of interest and use directional lighting to cast a subtle spotlight. Adjusting accent lighting will make your favorite areas stand out as you pass through creating some intrigue. For inspiration on directional and accent lighting, visit a specialty market or shop to see how the lighting is adjusted to highlight featured products. This type of lighting is typically more yellow than blue creating warmth and an inviting feeling. Once you open your eyes to the lighting around you and the lighting that lures you to products, your eye for lighting will forever be changed. You’re welcome!

Light It Up

Lighting is so important to an interior space. Choosing the appropriate lighting sets the mood and dictates emotions that will set the tone for the rest of the rooms that are connected. How do you want your space to feel?

Here are 3 types of lighting for the home and office; ambient, task and accent lighting.

Photo by: Etienne Girardet @etiennegirardet

• ambient lighting - evenly provided lights to a room such as a chandelier or LED lights

• task lighting - specific lights targeted for an activity like a desk lamp

• accent lighting - provides directional lighting and spotlights a particular items or artwork