Shorter days and longer nights are just the way it goes during winter, but it’s not always so easy to get used to. However, homeowners can make the best of it with some clever winter lighting. Expert electricians have some great tips on the significant role that lighting can play in creating a comfy home with an uplifting vibe.
Think “Warm White”
Switch out your light bulbs for an instant way to bring a calm and cozy look to your interior spaces. It’s inexpensive, fast and effective. The trick here is to think “warm white” and replace them with LED bulbs that have color temperatures of 2700K to 3000K. These bulbs emit a yellowish-white glow for a calmer atmosphere.
LEDs Are Energy Savers
Not only will warm white LEDs bring comfort to your interior spaces, but they can help you save money in the wintertime, a high-energy usage season due to shorter daylight hours. LEDs use up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs and have a longer lifespan with 25,000 hours or more.
Layered Lighting Also Helps
Accent lighting, such as sconces, table and floor lamps, adds depth, warmth and intimacy to rooms. Think about a bright overhead light, for example. It delivers a rather flat, one-dimensional and sterile effect.
Lamps are lower localized light sources and can help an individual feel “cocooned.” Another plus about accent lighting is the control you have over the brightness. You can adjust the lighting during the day and according to your activities. Perhaps you want to cozy up in a dark corner with a book and a floor lamp in the afternoon. At nighttime, maybe it’s the warm glow of your sconces that grace the living room.
Install Dimmer Switches
Your licensed electrician is the best professional who can add dimmer switches to replace some of your wall light switches. Again, this gives you control or fine-tuning over the brightness of your lights with a simple, sliding switch. Intense light or perhaps none at all, it depends on the time of day and your mood or task needs.
Try Shelf Lighting
Some place small lamps on their shelves to illuminate a vase or a sculpture. One idea is to attach LED strips to their undersides to create the illusion that the shelves are glowing. You’ll save a bit of space for more knick-knacks, books or favorite pieces that make a room feel more like home.
Is Your Home’s Lighting Winter-Ready?
These are just a few ways to brighten a dreary interior through lighting. If you live in Morehead City, NC, reach out to Coastal Home Services for lighting installation and replacement services.
