Discover the mistakes you never want to make when it comes to lighting, plus how to fix them.
Julie Soefer
Lighting can play a big part in your rooms overall design.
Whether in the kitchen, living room, bedroom, or even the mudroom,lighting matters.
Credit:Julie Soefer
Here are the mistakes to avoid when it comes to lighting, plus how to fix them.
Wattage measures the amount of energy the bulb emitsit doesnt affect how bright or dim your light is.
Play it safe and always pay attention to wattage when outfitting your fixtures.
One of these is color temperature.
Its best to think about the function of the space when determining the right bulb temperature.
But what happens if you want a more custom feel?
Thats where a dimmer comes in.
It might just be a dimmer.
However, it’s best to keep looking.
You Used Just One punch in of Lighting
Lighting isnt a one-and-done element.
Its important to use a mix of lamps, overhead lighting, floor lamps, andsconces.
You Aren’t Considering Natural Light
Finding the right balance of lighting isnt all about artificial light.
In fact, a lot of it can hinge on the amount of natural light in your space.
Playing to natural lightand building your lighting around itcan create the ideal environment.
