How to Create a Beautiful and Bright Space

Let’s face it, not every home is blessed with floor-to-ceiling windows and an always-sunny outlook.

If you’ve ever dreamed about living in a lovely, light-filled home worthy of a place on Pinterest, then you’ll certainly want to take note of the tips offered in this article. Not only will I be sharing our actionable advice on how to create a beautiful and bright space, but I’ll also be delving into how you can choose the perfect lighting for your home.

The benefits of a light, bright space

Apart from the aesthetically pleasing aspect of a bright space, you’ll also find plenty of other benefits, including those to your wellbeing, motivation, and creativity.

Studies have previously proven the link between darkness and depression, along with the profound changes that light deprivation causes in the brain. On the other hand, immersing yourself in a beautiful and bright home or workplace can instantly boost your endorphins, and therefore, your mood. You’ll find that you feel energized, motivated, and bursting with creativity as you set about your day in this positive way.

Firstly, choose the right lighting

It might sound like a no-brainer, but when it comes to creating a beautiful and bright space, the perfect lighting is key. If choosing the right light for your room is something you find a little bit daunting, then you’ll be pleased to hear that places such as Urban Lighting Sydney offer a complete lighting advisory service to make this process easier. They have a wealth of technical and design experience!

When selecting the perfect artificial lighting methods, you’ll want to consider the available natural light in your space too. The aim is to get the perfect balance between artificial and natural light for a beautiful, bright space. Overuse of artificial lighting may cause eye strain, whereas a lack of it will leave your home feeling quite dull.

Determine which areas of your space are lacking in the natural light department and then set about choosing the best type of light to fill that space with. For example, if the corner of your living room is looking tired, give it an instant boost with a stylish floor lamp or wall sconce, depending on the space available.

Similarly, if you’re lacking in overhead light above your dining table (resulting in dull dinnertimes), then a glamorous chandelier will add both brightness and beauty to your space.

Other lighting options to consider include pendants (they look stunning when a pair is hung on either side of your bed), along with ceiling lights, down lights, step lights, LED strips, and track / spot lighting (the perfect addition for a light and bright gallery wall).

Balance your furniture

Secondly, balancing the colours of your furniture and other décor plays an important role in creating a beautiful and bright space. While darker-toned items can add a dramatic feel to a space, it’s best to use these in moderation to avoid a room that appears too dark or ‘heavy’.

White or light furniture is the most effective at creating the illusion of a brighter space, especially as the light naturally bounces off these surfaces.

Avoid dark-coloured walls

Here’s another tip for producing a space that is overflowing with light – avoid dark wall colours and wallpaper at all costs! There’s a reason why all of the bright and airy rooms in impressive home publications have white, or near-white walls. Not only does it allow light to bounce around the room more effectively, but white and crème are light colours in themselves, therefore producing the illusion of brightness (even if you’re lacking in natural light).

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There you have it – my top tips for creating a beautiful and bright space in your home or workplace! If you’re interested in browsing a huge selection of on-trend lighting options, head over to the Urban Lighting Sydney website.

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This post was in collaboration with Urban Lighting.

(Written by Melanie Doncas)