The Season of Light

Admin
Nov 26
2 min read

As we enter the holiday season, there is one thing that remains a focal point – lights! Whether that be the sun setting earlier creating darker days, ambiance party lighting, or Holiday lights both outside and inside of the home, lighting creates such a mood for November and December.

This month, we are diving in just how to use light to create your perfect space for the holiday season and beyond….

Outside the home: Depending on where you live, outdoor lights can signify the holiday season regardless of the quintessential snow and 30-degree weather. In Florida, many homes participate in a neighborhood wide festival of lights lining their homes and palm trees alike with twinkling lights to create holiday cheer!

Inside the home: There are a few different key areas where light plays a role. From task lighting, to accent to ambient, they are serving a different purpose. Task lights, your overhead recessed lights, LED flat panel lights in pantries, closets, garages etc. and play a more functional role. Whereas accent lighting is for table lamps, chandeliers, pendant lights and vanity lights that enhance a space that may already be properly lit. Lastly, ambient lights can be sconces, battery touch lights for inside or outside, installed on wall units and near cabinets for places where you want to add soft, low voltage lighting.

Safety: Obviously, lighting helps illuminate rooms that may be hard to navigate without. Did you know that the right lighting can actually boost your mood and enable you to sleep better? The ‘temperature’ of the light; 2700 warm, 3000 -3500 neutral or sometimes called daylight, and 4000-4500 bright light can also impact energy levels.

Finishing Touches: Lighting not only enhances the beauty of your space but can help guide you on how to build out the rest of the elements of a room. We like to call it the jewelry of a room! Just like that special piece of jewelry you pair with a black dress to take it from a simple dress to a black dress that everyone notices, a light fixture can make a room standout.