How you light your home has a significant impact on the atmosphere of your home. Here are some essential guidelines to remember.

Houzz contributor, freelance writer, and dance instructor. My home has a mixture of mid-century modern and contemporary décor with Indian accents. Follow me on Twitter as Varalika01 and here. Lighting can either make or break your interior design. Lighting can make or break the look of your interiors. Here are five tips to help you light your room well.

Cornerstone Architects1. Natural light is the best way to fill your home. There is no substitute for natural light. The sun’s goodness can benefit space in many ways, especially when keeping mold and odors away. It also brings a positive energy to a room.

Tip: Install glass doors to extend the reach and light of your curtains during the day. Mirrors strategically placed can also be used to maximize the amount of light. Replace heavy curtains with lighter fabrics in light colors. This will allow more light to enter your home. Gallin Beeler Designs Studio2. Remember to consider the purpose of each room.

Before installing light fixtures, you should consider this first. If it is your living room, you can relax after a hard day at work. It’s also a place to entertain guests. The lights in this room need to be both relaxing and welcoming. A balance between ambient and mood lighting will be perfect in this room. Avoid bright lights in this room, as it is one of the most used rooms in the home.

Tip Use pendant lights in your kitchen to add accent lighting. These lights don’t take attention away from other lights but go with various kitchen layouts. You will be spoilt with choice when it comes to pendant lights. Michael Abrams Interiors3. Ambient lights are better than central lights.

Small ambient lights are a better alternative to the usual central lighting. They add a more personal touch, warmth, and softness. These lights are more effective at reaching the dark corners of a space.

Consider using floor lamps, candlesticks, or recessed lighting. These lights are not only visually pleasing, but they also add drama. They can draw attention toward decors such as plants, wall art, and sculptures. Aamir & Hameeda Associates Tips: Lighting the objects from behind helps accentuate them. Indirect lighting adds extra flair to decorative items. Invest in recessed or picture lights if you have art to display on your walls. Consider investing in recessed or picture lights if you want to showcase art on your walls.DSI Luxur TechnologyTip: This tip is only for those with a large TV or a theatre. Use bias lights behind the screen to reduce strain on the eyes. Carey & Co4.

A chandelier will instantly bring a new dimension to any room. You can find a chandelier to suit your style, whether traditional, contemporary, or modern. Consider using a single chandelier to add drama to the room and provide good light.

Before buying a chandelier, consider the size of the room. You don’t have to purchase a chandelier in the exact proportion of the room. Instead, you can choose a larger statement light to become the focal point in the room or a smaller piece to complement your decor subtly.iStudio Architecture5. Please don’t overdo it

Lighting is a tricky thing. Keep it subtle. It can be uncomfortable to have too much light, especially in the evening. This can be very uncomfortable and strain your eyes. Light everywhere can take away the shadows needed to give a room depth.