Whether it’s natural or man-made, illumination in a dimly-lit room can elevate the decor and improve your mood. With just a few changes, you can upgrade a dark room into a lit oasis. Here are several ideas to share with an electrician about bringing warm light back into a murky space.

How to Add Additional Light to Dim Rooms

1. Install a Ceiling Light Fixture

Lamps are typically nestled in room corners. Due to this placement, the light isn’t able to reach the entire space. To ensure the room is fully lit, hire an electrician to install a ceiling light with fan blades to provide a breeze in the warmer months or a simple chandelier for an elegant touch. You can leave the corner lamps in place for additional lighting.

2. Use Incandescent Lighting

While you may want more illumination, too much might feel overwhelming. Incandescent bulbs are designed to produce the softest amount of lighting. They mimic natural sunshine without the glare. Electricians suggest this type of illumination, as incandescent lights don’t produce as much energy as their counterparts.

3. Install Task Lighting

Task lighting is used to illuminate specific tasks you’re working on. Libraries and home offices are popular rooms for this type of fixture, as it can be placed on a desk and directly illuminate the surface. Many include a brightness feature that can provide low to high light. This fixture can be used in addition to existing light sources in the room, or on its own. 

Since 1970, George’s Electric Inc. in Port Orchard, WA, has been the premier contractor residents and business owners have turned to for impeccable wiring and lighting installation and maintenance and repair services. The team of licensed master certified electricians have extensive experience working on a wide range of lighting system configurations. Visit their website to browse their services and call (360) 895-9482 to schedule an appointment.