Renovating means being excited about everything from what paint color to use on your kitchen cabinets to what kind of finish will work best for your outlets. The decisions are overwhelming.
An interior designer has highlighted the one thing not to overlook when renovating a home. Something that may not seem important, but it totally is: choosing the right light bulbs.
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On TikTok, interior designer Erin (@erinvsdesign (opens in a new tab)) talks about the different types of light (warm, cool, and daytime) and what they provide. Warm white, as we all know, is soft and relaxing and therefore suitable for living room lighting ideas.
Like the glow of a candle, warm white light works well in places where we relax, so it’s also a good choice for dining rooms and bedrooms. Warm lighting on the walls and lamps around a dining table will create a cozy and at the same time more flattering atmosphere.
Cool spotlights in the same environment would make you feel a bit like you’re in a coffee shop. Because cool white is crisp and bright, and best for the bathroom, kitchen or office. essentially anywhere Really you need to be able to see what you are doing.
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“Daylight bulbs have a blue tint and accentuate the contrast,” says Erin. ‘They’re better for putting on makeup, reading or accent lighting.’
So a daylight bulb could work in a portrait light hung above a piece of art to accent it. If a room in your home feels like something is missing even though you love the furniture, artwork, and décor, lighting is definitely worth thinking about.
Try adding more warm whites closer to eye level. Zoe Warren Interior Designer at PriceYourJob (opens in a new tab) says that for a cozy feel, “look for bulbs with a Kelvin number of around 2200-3000K, which will give you a warmer feel, and a brightness level of around 1500-3000 lumens (lm).”
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If you’re in the middle of a renovation project, we can recommend the IKEA LEPTITER LED recessed spotlights. (opens in a new tab). These are dimmable and you can change the warmth.
So you can have lovely soft warm light for a relaxing bath, and cool white light for when your partner is shaving. Take a look at the best smart light bulbs for options that will help you save energy and money.
If you’re working in a space that feels gloomy, try adding an extra lamp, and if your bedroom doesn’t feel inviting, consider whether a different mix of floor lamps, table lamps, or wall lamps could make it feel cozier. . Just stay away from anything too cool.