{"id":47936,"date":"2019-01-23T17:59:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T12:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=47936"},"modified":"2019-05-20T05:34:46","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T05:34:46","slug":"7-home-lighting-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/7-home-lighting-mistakes-to-avoid.html","title":{"rendered":"7 home lighting mistakes to avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your home\u2019s lighting is not just a matter of aesthetic appeal. It also caters to your comfort and living convenience. Unfortunately, many homeowners these days seem to neglect it.<\/p>\n<p>Your home should feature a combination of artificial and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/design-ideas-to-maximise-natural-light-in-your-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">natural light sources<\/a>. This is essential for making your abode functional at different hours of the day (and night).<\/p>\n<p>A professional interior designer can help you with placing lights strategically across your home space. But this issue goes way beyond simple design planning.<\/p>\n<p>The architectural layout of your home also makes a significant impact. Your house orientation (how it\u2019s located along the compass) can greatly decide how much natural light you end up receiving. A skilled architect can help you position your house well to reap the maximum benefit on this front.<\/p>\n<p>Lighting mistakes don\u2019t just dampen your careful home designing efforts. They also make your daily house chores annoying. Tasks that already seem monotonous become even more difficult. Even fun stuff like cooking or reading a book turns into an inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p>Here are seven lighting mistakes to avoid, so you don\u2019t have to suffer in your own home:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.Uncomfortable ambience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lighting_layers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lighting_layers.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lighting_layers-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/lighting_layers-537x313.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A room may come with many lights, but it can still leave you feeling uncomfortable. In any house setting, each room has its own illumination needs. But certain lighting basics apply to all of them. Don\u2019t just haphazardly light the room, but execute the following lighting layers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Ambient<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Task<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accent<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ambient lighting is good for general room illumination.<\/p>\n<p>Task lighting helps with enhancing a room\u2019s functionality, for such tasks as reading, cooking, and laundry.<\/p>\n<p>Accent lights, on the other hand, highlight a specific decorative spot in the room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.Design over size<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fixture_size.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fixture_size.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fixture_size-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fixture_size-537x313.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Homeowners often select a light fixture because its design is pleasing or fits well with their interiors. But the size needs to be considered too. Simply put, a light fixture should complement a room\u2019s layout.<\/p>\n<p>Very large fixtures will take the attention away from other aspects of the room. Those that are too small, on the other hand, tend to deteriorate a room\u2019s otherwise pleasing ambience.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, a fixture\u2019s size should be geared to distribute light evenly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.Costly lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/led.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/led.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/led-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/led-537x313.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When illuminating your home, don\u2019t just focus on design and function. Lights used frequently can increase your energy consumption and utility bills. As a result, you need to keep the cost of lighting in check.<\/p>\n<p>Energy-efficient lighting options may be expensive to purchase, but they save money in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.Dark wall paints<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45840 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/light_fixtures.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/light_fixtures.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/light_fixtures-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/light_fixtures-537x313.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may invest a lot of time and effort in deciding upon the proper lighting installations for your home, but still end up with poor results. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/a-guide-on-using-different-types-of-paints.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wall paint<\/a> can often be the culprit in such cases.<\/p>\n<p>Dark palettes naturally make a room appear dull\/darker, despite the availability of proper lighting. Using lighter paint hues can help to create the airy ambience you seek.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.Neglecting exterior lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/exterior_light.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/exterior_light.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/exterior_light-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/exterior_light-537x313.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your house\u2019s exterior should as carefully illuminated as your interiors. This is a must \u2013 both for highlighting the landscape, and securing your home against intruders.<\/p>\n<p>With this said, it\u2019s a good idea to strategically install exterior lights in a way that checks any instances of interior disruption. Moreover, solar-powered lights offer a smart solution to save energy.<\/p>\n<p>On a similar footing, motion-activated lights prove to be a great choices from a security standpoint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.Wasted interiors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47944 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/decorative_lighting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/decorative_lighting.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/decorative_lighting-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/decorative_lighting-537x313.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Usually, a lot of careful planning goes into decorating a room. Improper room lighting is a disappointing business, because it steals attention from a room\u2019s areas you want highlighted.<\/p>\n<p>You can remedy this problem by using strip or picture lights. These are great for creating interior focal points in your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7.Lack of smart lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/smart_lighting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/smart_lighting.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/smart_lighting-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/smart_lighting-537x313.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Consider investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/the-best-home-automation-products-for-your-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">automated solutions<\/a> when it comes to lighting your home. Installing dimmer functions, occupancy sensors, and other such lighting utilities makes your home feel more comfortable. Also, they add to your home\u2019s energy efficiency profile.<\/p>\n<p>Do share your own ideas on properly lighting a home in the comments section below. We always appreciate your input.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your home\u2019s lighting is not just a matter of aesthetic appeal. It also caters to your comfort and living convenience. Unfortunately, many homeowners these days seem to neglect it. Your home should feature a combination of artificial and natural light sources. This is essential for making your abode functional at different hours of the day (and night). A professional interior designer can help you with placing lights strategically across your home space. But this issue goes way beyond simple design planning. The architectural layout of your home also makes a significant impact. Your house orientation (how it\u2019s located along the compass) can greatly decide how much natural light you end up receiving. A skilled architect can help you position your house well to reap the maximum benefit on this front. Lighting mistakes don\u2019t just dampen your careful home designing efforts. They also make your daily house chores annoying. Tasks that already seem monotonous become even more difficult. Even fun stuff like cooking or reading a book turns into an inconvenience. Here are seven lighting mistakes to avoid, so you don\u2019t have to suffer in your own home: 1.Uncomfortable ambience A room may come with many lights, but it can still&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":47948,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[13983,7311,10072],"persona":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-47936","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-home-decor","8":"tag-home-decor","9":"tag-home-interiors","10":"tag-home-lighting","11":"cat-27-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 home lighting mistakes to avoid<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your home\u2019s lighting is not just a matter of aesthetic appeal. 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