7 Simple Lighting Swaps to Make ASAP
Add a light source in the kitchen. Many kitchens rely almost exclusively on one primary fixture. Make sure to look at undercabinet lighting and toe-kick lighting to illuminate your prep, cooking, and eating zones.
In the Bathroom
It's important to supplement recessed fixtures in the bathroom. Otherwise you'll get kooky shadows -- which is the opposite of what you want when applying makeup and getting ready!
Beautiful Ways to Illuminate Your Bath
In the Bedroom
Keep it simple: Install a bedside sconce. "People don't always want bedside tables, so they'll just rely on recessed lights and a fan," says Lucy Dearborn, owner of Lucia Lighting Design in Lynn, Massachusetts. Wall-mount fixtures provide task lighting for reading in bed without adding clutter.
In the Living Room
Install accent lighting. Often considered a luxury, accent lights can give a boost to a room most of us use daily for multitasking. Try a sconce or a table lamp to brighten your space.
In the Dining Room
Look at task light or a decorative buffet lamp to brighten serving areas or corners of the room. Recessed fixtures can help for task-focused work.
In Family Spaces
Try portable lamps in shared environments. "People forget about table and floor lamps as a source of lighting," Dearborn says. "I'm a huge fan. I put them on timers, and then they come on when I get home. There's a sense of warmth in the space."
In a Corner
To brigten a dark corner, uplight a plant. "It adds just the perfect bit of glow," Dearborn says.
