The English say that their home is their castle, but that saying goes for everyone. You feel cozy, safe and relaxed at home. You are house proud and you do everything to make your home more pleasant and comfortable.
But sometimes you have to deal with issues such as poor natural light, making your house dark. Since light is not only a basic necessity but a proven mood booster, you should do everything you can to bright up your home.
Various light fixture arrangements can bring not just more light, but also a stylish look to your home. Here are various ways in which you can install them around your house:
1. Make Everyone Feel Welcome from the Front Door
Many people place a mat with the word “Welcome” written on it in front of their door. But you can take things a bit further with a neon sign that spells the word.
Of course, some people appreciate discretion. Thus, you can simply place a regular light fixture that helps your house guests find the doorbell in the evening. To save energy, you can add a motion detector that turns on the light for about half a minute, enough for your guest to ring the bell and walk inside the house.
2. Showcase Your Favorite Decorations
Everyone has a favorite paining, statuette or trinket that they proudly display in the living room. It may have sentimental value, or you just love the way it looks. Thus, you want it to stand out and become a focal visual point in the room.
You can easily do that with a clever light fixture arrangement. With a bit of planning, you can create a wonderful play of lights and shadows that make the decoration stand out and look its best.
3. No More Dark Corridors
Corridors and hallways are a problem in every home. They usually do not have any source of natural light, except for when the doors to the rooms are open. This can be a problem for small children and elderly people who are generally more prone to accidents in the house.
You can solve this problem with a few light fixture arrangements. Place them in strategic points to provide as much light to the corridor without using too much electricity. With a little creative touch, these neon lights can actually double up as decorations for the corridor.
4. Have One on the House
For some time, it is fashionable to have a mini-bar in the house. It makes sense for people with children – they keep all the alcoholic drinks in one place, away from the little ones.
Usually, the mini-bar is place in a corner, out of the way. This area may need supplementary lighting, especially if you are trying your drink mixing skills. With a simple light fixture arrangement, you will get the desired effect, with minimum costs.
5. Add a Bit of Color to Your Home
Colored neon lights can brighten up your home with a simple click on a switch. You can turn your living room either in a romantic setting for dinner or a cheerful lounge for a party with friends simply by changing the lighting.
However, you should be careful about selecting the colors for each room. Colors have a direct effect on mood and state of mind. Thus:
Red and orange – these are colors that inspire energy and even hunger. They are ideal for the kitchen, but not for the living room;
Blue and purple – these colors help the mind focus. You should use them for your home office;
Green and lavender inspire a refreshed and tranquil state of mind. It is a great choice for the den and the bedroom;
Yellow is a happy color. Many parents choose it for the nursery and the children’s study room.
6. Create a Reading Corner
Many people enjoy sitting in a comfortable armchair with a good book and a delicious cup of coffee or tea. The reading corner is their private sanctuary. And they manage to have it, even in a small house.
You can create yours, too. Your favorite armchair and a light fixture to provide adequate lighting to read, placed next to the bookcase, will help you spend a few quiet hours every day and escape into the fantasy world of books.
7. Personalize Your Den
At the end of a busy day of work and spending time with the family, some people want a few quiet moments alone. If you are one of them, you probably have a den – a small room where you can practice your hobbies.
This is, probably, the room that best represent you. You surround yourself with all the things you like. You can take your interior decorations further with creative light fixtures. Colored neon signs shaped as the logo of your favorite sports team or music band, focus lighting on your own sports trophies (if you won any) will help you enjoy your den even more.
8. The Temple of Cleanliness Gets a Makeover
When it comes to brightness, no room needs it as much as the bathroom. For privacy reasons, most bathrooms do not have a window. If they have one, it is covered with frosting film which greatly reduces the amount of natural light.
So, light fixture arrangements are a must for your bathroom. And since you need them, why not make sure they look great and make this room pleasant and relaxing? You can opt for various designs, from sea waves to rain drops and pick soothing colors, such as light blue or lavender.
9. Don’t Forget about the Patio
If you are lucky enough to have a patio, you should make the most of it. You can spend a lot of quality time with your family and friends during the warm season, having lunch, drinks, or simply talking.
With adequate lighting fixture arrangements, you patio can be a funky disco scene, or a serene relaxation corner. If you also have potted plants on the patio, spot lighting can show them off, giving the overall look of a luxurious exotic garden.
Author bio: Lara Douglas is a young woman who loves interior designing and home decor. She is passionate about new trends and fashion forward home décor ideas. She regularly posts at Neon Signs Depot.
