When and why to use warm lighting in your home
Lighting your home is as important as decorating it.
It can help to set the mood and can also help when you are performing tasks in rooms such as your study and kitchen.
But there are two different types of lighting that you need to choose from, namely, warm white and daylight.
When you look for lights for sale in South Africa, you will find that light stores offer both warm and daylight bulb options.
Warm lighting is ideal for those who want a cosy and inviting atmosphere in their home. So, read on below for some top tips on when and why to use warm lighting in your home.
When to use warm lighting
In the evening
When you arrive home after a long day at work or running errands, the last thing you want to see is a brightly lit room (highlighting all the cooking and cleaning you still need to do). Warm lighting resonates with us in the evenings because it is calming and reminiscent of a roaring fireplace of old.
Using warm lighting can help you to relax in the evenings because it does not stimulate your eyes as much as daylight or white lighting does. Ambient lighting is effective at helping your eyes to relax after harsh office lighting and can help to set the mood for an evening meal or dinner party. When you look for lights for sale in South Africa, be sure to look for those that suit a warm decor scheme such as pendant lamps with copper bases.
For a dinner party
A dinner party can be an exciting affair. You will spend time eating delicious food that you have spent time cooking and drinking wine that your guests have brought as gifts. It is made all the better by using warm lighting to set a calm and inviting atmosphere.
Your guests want to be comfortable in your home, and bright harsh lighting is not the best choice for this. Warm lighting is best, and you can complement your lights by using tea-light candles or taller ones, depending on the look you want, or by lighting a fire in your fireplace, depending on the weather.
When you wake up
Warm lighting is effective in the early morning as it helps you to wake up naturally. You can use desk lamps or look for lights for sale in South Africa that can be mounted to your wall to give your bedroom a natural, golden glow that will help you to feel rested and rejuvenated in the morning.
Instead of having harsh lighting in your bedroom and bathroom, invest in warmer lighting that makes the rooms inviting and pleasant to be in. This will make your early morning waking-up period easier and more efficient and your morning shower will feel more refreshing if you are not dealing with harsh lighting as you soap up.
Why use warm lighting?
Warm colours can change our perception
Your living room might look stark and uninviting with bright white or daylight bulbs, but when you look for warm lights for sale in South Africa, you can change this perception and make it look and feel more cosy and welcoming.
You can use warm lighting and warm colours in your kitchen to make it feel homey and cosy but be sure to install some daylight bulbs for task lighting for when you are cooking. In your bedroom, warm lighting is ideal because it will help the space to feel more relaxing, but if you have a home office, you should choose daylight bulbs for task lighting.
It can help you to relax
A warmly lit bedroom or living room can help you to feel more relaxed and calm. This is because it is closer to natural warm sunlight than bright white bulbs, which is especially effective during the early morning and in the evening.
You might not think that lighting is something that can help you to relax but it is an essential component of being calm and rested. Be sure to look for lights that complement the decor in your room, as symmetry in colours and design can also help to ease a stressed mind. Choose warm wall colours such as mustard yellow or terracotta to complement this warm lighting.
Let there be light
Lighting your home is important, and choosing the right lighting for the situation is even more so. This is why warm lighting is so important. If you are looking for lights for sale in South Africa, be sure to choose those that will fit into a room that is decorated to be warm and inviting. You should use warm lighting in the evening, when you wake up and to set the mood for a dinner party. It can help you to relax and can change the perception of a room dramatically.