These 3 lighting tips will ensure you and your home have an autumnal glow this season.
Autumn is all about calm, cosiness and colour. As the darker nights swiftly approach us, taking the time to refine your lighting can make a huge difference to the ambience of your home making it the perfect way to enhance these qualities and is easier and less expensive than you may think!
Follow on to read our 3 top lighting tips and tricks:
1. Layered lighting
The essence of this technique is focusing on the 3 main components: ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting.
For ambient lighting think general lighting, pendants, ceiling fixtures, chandeliers etc. These provide the overall light for the room but often look bland on their own, adding in the complimentary layers helps to develop a calming and tranquil ambience within your space.
Next comes task lighting. Picture all the lamps: Floor, Table, Desk, along with cabinet lighting and cove lighting. Whilst choosing your task lighting, take the time to consider the true function of the room, considering how much light is required. Take a small reading nook for example, the primary function is to provide a place for someone to read, with that in mind a consider the amount of light needed.
Lastly but definitely not least is accent lighting. This is where you can truly show off your own personality. Commonly applied to highlight and emphasize personal or architectural features such as Columns, Wall art, decorative vases, collectibles, the list is yours to choose. The most popular accent lights include Track lighting, LED tape, Wall sconces.
Implementing these into your home can create a more functional and accessible space. Whilst also curating the cosy atmosphere we’re all craving during these darker months.
2. Biophilia
The art of creating a sense of harmony between your home and the world outside your front door.
Biophilic lighting is a concept seeking to mimic nature’s light patterns and cycles within an indoor setting with the intention of creating a more harmonious and healthier environment, improving the overall wellbeing of users. Implementing it into your lighting design could not be easier as we see biophilic design becoming more than just a trend, and the upcoming season is the most ideal time to have a go at applying this due to the reduced sunlight throughout the day.
An effortless way to start is to incorporate natural materials into your lighting design. Start with your lamps, think stone or wooden bases pared with natural, earthy toned lampshades.
Feeling brave? Go big and more direct and install a chandelier that mimics twisting branches. Instantly creating a warm and inviting atmosphere to your home.
A more cost-effective solution is to literally bring the outside in and create a chic autumnal lighting feature using branches and twigs intertwined with fairy lights. Large or small these are a great way to add a subtle glow to any darker corners you may find throughout your space.
3. Lighting colour and temperature
Continuing on with the incorporation of biophilic principles, lighting is now being used to promote health and well-being, achieving this through imitating nature itself.
The most accurate way to mimic natures light patterns and cycles is through the lightbulbs themselves. Adjusting the intensity, colour temperature and the distribution of light will help you to align with your circadian rhythms. Keeping you smooth sailing through these upcoming darker periods.
Starting with the colour of the lightbulb you choose:
Warm white light means a softer hue, with hints of red and yellow tones. Mimicking natural sunlight. These will typically stimulate your body to produce melatonin, helping with the timing of your circadian rhythms, which can sometimes be thrown off during the autumnal and winter periods. Creating a cosy atmosphere, this light is ideal for any living spaces and bedrooms within your home.
Cool white light means a brighter, clearer light with a subtle blue tint to it. Known for boosting productivity and focus, this light is perfect for professional environments, even if that is just your home office.
Remember to switch to the warmer side of things nearer the end of the day to ensure an in tune circadian rhythm. Dimmable LED bulbs are a great investment as they allow for effortless transitions between light levels, day to night.
Fortunately, with the advancements in lighting technology, it couldn’t be easier and more cost-effective to implement these biophilic lighting strategies into your home.
We hope you feel inspired and motivated to light up your home this autumn!
For any further assistance drop us a line at studio@crittallinteriors.com. We look forward to hearing from you x
