When it comes to lighting, room requirements need to be factored in. However, the market is flooded with lighting options. Lighting can make or break the room and that is why it can get confusing. Thus, it is always a good idea to do your research before buying lights. While we have written a lot about lighting, including the ones best suited for false ceilings, this article will help you to understand how lighting should be done in each room. We hope this helps! 

Types of Popular Lighting for Rooms

Let us go over the kind of lighting options in the market. We will also cover their functionalities and features.

#1: Create Focused Lighting With Track Lights

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Spotlight the room’s best feature with track lights

Track lights are a single bar connecting a series of light fixtures. They work well in lighting rooms with high ceilings and open spaces. Apart from adding a quirky element to the interiors, these home lighting design ideas ensure that your home has an edgy vibe.

#2: Lighting Rooms With Pendant Lights

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Fix your desire for ambient lighting with pendant lights

A pendant light is any light fixture that is mounted on the ceiling and hangs down from a rod or chain. You can light up corners with them or use them as a centre of attraction like hanging it above a dining table. From opulent cascading pendant lighting to contemporary light fixtures, pendant lights come in many sizes and shapes. They can be used as general lighting, area lighting or task lighting.

#3: Ensure Even Lighting With Cove Lights

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Highlight your niches and false ceilings with cove lights

Lighting rooms with cove lights will give you a diffused illumination. Thus, it is perfect for false ceilings or lighting up niches. It also works well when placed above crown mouldings or hidden behind drapes. It uplifts the direct light to ceiling plane from a cove on one or more sides, lighting rooms evenly. 

#4: Make a Statement with a Chandelier

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Build an aura of grandness with a chandelier

Lighting rooms with chandeliers immediately brings an air of royalty to them. Chandeliers are great additions to contemporary homes to bring in grand decoration. They come in various sizes too and can be chosen according to individual preferences. 

What Are LED Lights? How To Use LED Lights for Rooms?

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LED lights are an economical alternative to regular white lights

LED stands for light-emitting diode. LED lighting products produce light up to 90 per cent more efficiently than incandescent light bulbs. LEDs are incorporated into bulbs and fixtures for lighting rooms. Due to their efficient thermal management system, LEDs emit less heat, thus extending their lifespan. This also makes them an economical option for homes, as you can use LED lights for rooms for anywhere from four to six years. 

Lighting Rooms Guide Break-up 

Now that we have discussed the different types of lights that can be used for lighting rooms, let us also discuss where they would fit better. 

#1: Awe Your Guests With a Stunning Lighting Foyer

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Pick out a statement light fixture for your foyer

First impressions matter! Set the tone right with a grand entrance to your home. There is a lot more to lighting rooms than functionality. Whether the entrance is wide, narrow or barely there, there are several ways to brighten your entryway in style. Spotlights in the foyer of your house help highlight specific elements while pendant lights can be paired with an accent wall to create drama or they can be used as statement pieces to catch attention.

#2: Layer Living Room Lighting for More Style

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Let the ceilings do the talking in your living room

White tube lights are outdated; they have given way to new options that dazzle living room lighting with glitz and glam. How do we achieve that? By layering various fixtures to create an ambient atmosphere. Don’t forget to use recessed and cove lights to evenly light the room. You can also use table lamps and floor lamps to efficiently use floor space.  

Also Read: 7 Living Room Lighting Ideas to Make Your Room Go From Dull to Dazzling

#3: Try Lighting Rooms Like Dining Areas With Statement Pieces

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Consider lighting rooms with pendants like this dining room

Dining areas are special. It is where friends and family come together over good food and conversation. Thus, it makes sense to get experimental with the area. Instead of living room lighting, you can experiment with statement pieces here. From cascading pendants to subtle recessed lights — whatever your style is, we bet it’ll be a stunning pick!

#4: Make Your Kitchen Lit!

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No kitchen is complete without under-cabinet lights

The kitchen is not a space to be ignored when it comes to lighting rooms. Your kitchen’s lighting decisions will depend on the flow of natural light. However, make sure to go for ceiling lights such as recessed or cove lights that give you ample even lighting. You can also choose to add pendants for an edge of drama. However, one thing we always recommend is under-cabinet lights. They make sure all your corners are lit up. Under-cabinet LED lights for rooms, particularly the kitchens, are quite popular. 


Must Read: 6 Useful Types of Lighting for the Kitchen You Should Know About

#5: Incorporate LED lights for Bedrooms

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LED lights for bedrooms are best for lighting corners

Bedroom lights are crucial as they dictate the quality of your comfort and sleep. We recommend using dimmable lights so it can aid you in sleeping peacefully. With an ample amount of lighting options available, you can easily choose the kind of lighting fixtures, and the settings you want for your bedroom. You can use LED lights for bedroom corners. However, make sure that they do not disrupt your sleeping process.

Also Read: 5 Interesting Bedroom Ceiling Designs and 5 Bedroom Light Ideas For Your Home

#6: Strike a Balance While Lighting Bathrooms

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Make your bathroom a relaxing haven with the right lighting

When it comes to lighting rooms, the focus is either to create the right mood. However, in the bathroom, it becomes a tricky job. That’s because you may require sharp lighting so that you do not meet with unwanted accidents while shaving or getting ready. However, at the same time, it is important that you be able to relax there after a long day of work. Thus, creating zones and then layering works best. Make sure to use task lighting or recessed lights near the mirror. Use ambient lighting over your bathtub or shower area. Dimmable lights work too as you can prefer to choose the sharpness of light at any time.

#7: Keep the Home Office Lighting Focused for Concentration

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Table lamps and under-cabinet lights are good additions!

We prefer natural light for home offices as it is the best for concentration. But if you are a night owl or simply prefer the quiet of the night to work, we recommend you get a strong table lamp that helps you focus better. Also make sure that you use under-cabinet lighting to display your favourite books and trophies. Other than that, you have a range of lights to pick from when it comes to decorative purposes. For example, the above home office looks great with the chandelier. 

#8: Get Ambient Lighting Rooms for Your Garden or Lawn

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You don’t only have to use  the LED lights for rooms — use them in the balcony too!

Turn your balcony into a spot to enjoy a drink after a long day at work. However, that isn’t possible if your garden has little to no light. Avoid harsh lighting and rather go for moody lighting. For that end, you can use LED lights or fairy light strings. You can also opt for ambient lighting lamp fixtures that make your balcony go from basic to boujee. 

How to Save When Lighting Rooms?

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Use lighting that can be operate on different wattage

Electricity bills are never fun to pay up. Thus, if you are looking to save up on money on lighting rooms, here are some quick tips. These will save you money without compromising on the beauty of your home:

  • Choose CFL bulbs or LED lights for room to save energy and money. Both the options use up less energy and also last longer, thus helping you save money. 
  • Purchase three-way bulbs or lighting fixtures. These are lighting fixtures that can operate on three different wattages — 50, 100 and 150 watts. 
  • Select energy-saving night lamps. Replace incandescent night lights with plug-in electroluminescent panels, which consume about 3/100 watt of electricity. 
  • Use task lighting. This means you only have focused light in your area of work. Also make sure that you are using the reflective wall surface to your advantage by lighting corners. This helps the light to bounce off the wall surface leaving you with more light. 
  • Work around natural lighting. This simply means to accommodate natural light when planning for lighting rooms. This eventually results in less consumption of lights during the day. 

We hope you are now better prepared for lighting rooms in your house. If you want more assistance, let us know!  

How Can Livspace Help You?

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