An effective interior design plan uses every part of the home. Its architecture, decor, and lighting should all come together to achieve a beautiful and cohesive result. When you use light properly inside your home, you’ll be able to direct the eye and add drama. Below are a few helpful tips to try. 

How to Master the Art of Interior Lighting

1. Highlight the Focal Point

Designers use accent lighting to make certain home features stand out. Each room should have a focal point, and you can use accent lighting to draw attention to it. For example, if the focal point in the living room is a fireplace, place sconces on either side to show it off. If the focal point in an entryway is a piece of art, put track lights on the ceiling that point downward toward the piece. Position the light so there aren’t any glaring reflections; for downward track lighting, the ideal angle is typically 30 degrees.

2. Use a Chandelier

A chandelier adds instant drama and draws the eye upward, which makes a room feel larger. It can be placed in an entryway, over a table, or in the middle of a large room. If you want to draw more attention to the light fixture and brighten up the room further, install a mirror on the wall next to the chandelier. The mirror will reflect the light and image of the fixture itself back at you.

3. No Dark Corners

Rooms often have dark corners where the ambient lighting, like the canned lighting in the ceiling, doesn’t reach. These make a room look smaller and darker. Brighten up the space by adding standing lamps. By making every corner of your home more inviting, you’re more likely to use the entire space and be happier with your interior design scheme as a whole. 

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