Making impactful moves when it comes to small spaces and your interior decor is possible and can be done. Using lighting techniques in your small space can do just that. Light sources and lighting decor plays a big part in your small interior and style and can elevate your space.
Utilize light and light fixtures as an extension of your interior decor and style. Remember when considering your options, that keeping both functionality and style in mind is key. You can use different lighting methods to achieve a certain look in your small living space as well. From floor lamps to pendant lights there are many lighting options to choose from that will elevate your small living space.
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What Types of Lighting Are There?
Layering different types of light in your home is an important thing to keep in mind when it comes to your small interior space. What that means is taking different light sources and using them for specific reasons. Layering your light source creates a space that is well-lit and balanced and in a small living space that is key. In fact, there are a few ways to go about layering light in your small living space to really make light decor work for you in a way that is both visually pleasing and functional.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is important and also known as the general source of lighting for a room. It’s typically the light that is spread throughout the whole space. Making sure that there is proper light balance in the space is key to a well-lit area in your home as opposed to light that might be more focused like task lighting. A warmer light in this space is most comfortable for ambient lighting.
Flush Mounted Light
McKenzie Iridescent Flush Mount
A stylish but modern iridescent flush mount is a great choice for lighting your space. Finished with champagne brass, this ceiling light fixture feels super luxe and would look amazing in any of your small spaces such as your bedroom, bathroom even the entryway.
Floor Lamps
Isobel Floor Lamp
Described as elegant and whimsy this Urban Outfitters twisted floor lamp will definitely make a statement in any small space while a delivering a well-lit space. Floor lamps are a great way to create that ambient light while acting a statement piece as well.
Task Lighting
Task lighting focuses on specific tasks. The objective is to have the light perform a task or daily activities in a space. It’s important to remember that it can also be light that creates a bit of contrast in a space as well which can also create that ambience. Reading lamps in a corner are a great example of this as they create a bit of shadowy drama to small spaces as well as performing a task.
Table Lamps
Antique Brass Retro Table Light
Even simple table lamps can make a statement. Check out this beautiful antique brass finish dome table lamp. Super simple, but still delivering a sort of retro style. This one is a great one to incorporate with other styles too making it versatile.
Wall Sconces
ORNADO POLISHED BRASS WALL SCONCE
Designed as a simple but stand out lighting fixture, this wall sconce is the perfect task light for small spaces. The linen shade and solid polished brass is perfect for delivering a bit of luxury decor to any wall space you place them. Perfect for your bedside, vanity or entryway, wall sconces are a great option.
Art Light
Battery Powered, Wireless Painting Light
An art light will instantly elevate walled art, picture frames or any other directional based lit areas. A great renter friendly hack or any small home hack where you don’t want to deal with hardwired light fixtures are battery operated ones.
Accent Lighting
Accent lighting focuses on specific objects or other decor details that you want to highlight. It creates emphasis and significance in the area or decor bits that you are lighting. In another article we discuss how in some instances, the use of accent lighting to draw attention vertically can create an illusion of taller ceilings. You can achieve a few different things when using accent lighting.
Sculptural Light
ALGARVE CERAMIC TABLE LAMP
Sculptural furniture and specifically sculptural lighting is a very hot trend right now. Interior decor and homefurnishings are more than just functional, but they can also be a work of art to display in your small living space.
Chandeliers
Large Capiz Chandelier
Chandeliers are usually very eye-catching but a beautiful chandelier like this one is bound to do more than that. Chandeliers are a great way to define a space by accenting it with light and luxe in a way that no other type of lighting can. Handcrafted and full of capiz shells, this one will dazzle you with light play.
Pendant Lamps
BALI WHITE PENDANT LIGHT
Even pendant lamps can make quite an impact in your small room. In fact hanging pendant lamps are a great way to accent corners and specific living areas. Lighting can be a great way to create separation between spaces and using a pendant light can do just that. Place pendant lamps directly over you dining table, over your bedside nightstand or even small spaces like a reading corner.
LED Strip Lights
Kuzco Lighting Casa
Led strip lights are perfect for areas where you’d like to highlight underneath such as cabinets, bookshelves, kitchen shelves. These types of lights are so versatile you can really get creative. LED strip lights are also generally slim, flexible and easy to install.
We hope today’s article give you a little bit of light into making your lighting source another part of your interior decor that works for your small living space in a big way. Every part of your small interior space can work in a way that creates impact and elevates your style in every way.
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