Bright Lighting Ideas to Create Defined Zones in Your Open Plan Home
Lights! Camera! Action! A single term anonymously used bonded with our everyday life. From being reliant on natural light to dictate our sleep and work schedules to incorporating advanced forms of lighting to minute details in each room, we’ve advanced and come a long way. Thoughtful home lighting can work magic in a dim space, enhance interiors, highlight corners and conjure up a warm atmosphere. Lighting needs tend to get neglected as home-owners focus on other aesthetics of the home-décor. Trust experts as lighting plays a vital role in putting the spotlight on different elements of décor.
Lighting for Creating Zones in Your Home
Your living area deserves exceptional layering in its lighting plan. The easiest way to define zones is by conjoining different light sources like overhead lighting, wall lighting and lamps in a seamless manner. As a result you can make sure that your space has sufficient practical light while numerous statement lighting fixtures would add to the appeal, utility, style and vibe.
Every zone has its own lighting requirements like a kitchen workstation requires adequate task lighting for preparing and cooking food, while dining and living areas need a bit of mood lighting to relax and enjoy good company. Conversely, you can create defined zones which would serve their purpose rightly and support a range of different activities with the right lighting.
Lighting Ideas to Define Kitchen Space
The kitchen is essentially the power house of your home. It is used not just for cooking food, but also acts as family entertainment space. Kitchens do require good ambient and task lighting. Pendant lights are a good option to brighten up while giving a stylish look to your space. Pendants can be used over Kitchen Island or tabletops creating a prominent focal point and providing ample amount of practical light. Make sure to select a fixture that directs the light downwards-outwards and one that fits the style and dimensions of your kitchen.
Lighting Ideas to Define Dining Area
When your dining area is part of a big open plan space lighting can help you to create a dedicated dining space with its own distinctive appeal and character. The dining table can itself be the focal point of your lighting plan and draw attention by suspending a large pendant light above the centre of the table. If your space is actually huge, you can add a designer chandelier to make a real style statement. Take a note that your pendant or chandelier should be no less than 36” above the dining table. Further, you can put wall lights to add warmth to your dining area. In fact, a pretty floor lamp will also look great if you want to cover the floor area while adding utility of ambient and task lighting.
Lighting Ideas to Create Zones in a Living Area
Living area is the space where lots of activities happen, whether it’s sharing tea with friends, playing board games with kids, chit-chat sessions with guests or reading an intriguing book. Using bright lighting ideas, you can create zones within your living area that will serve your needs of working, resting or even playing. A striking pendant or cluster of pendant lights is the best bet to provide overall ambient lighting in the living area for day-to-day activities, and is also great to highlight the living space within a large open plan arrangement.
While creating a layer, you can experiment with diverse wall lights or sconces which will add a relaxed feel to the space. Floor Lamps are also a great example to give warmth in the living area. You can place a stylish floor lamp next to your favorite armchair and create a dedicated reading corner. The best part of floor lamps is that they can be moved around, giving you the flexibility to recreate your space.
To Sum Things Up
Your home is your personality and larger open spaces which haven’t been defined may give the feeling of conundrum. It is important to define zones and impart a seamless appearance to open plan homes. Defining zones through lighting adds to the depth and texture of a room, while making a calmer and organized living space. Check out the range of Havells Havells Home Art Light and give your open plan home the lighting it deserves!