Layering Your Lighting

layered home lighting

How often have you thought about lighting concepts for your home but didn’t quite know how to plan them? Many homeowners struggle with this decision and often neglect it because it seems too tedious. Think of a cake that looks appealing. Not one layer or one piece standing alone makes it look good. It’s several layers. Lighting is the same concept. The more layers you have, the better the outcome. Next, you may ask which lights to use in your layers. Here are a few tips.

Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting is used in many modern homes today. They are the top layer for your overall lighting needs. In addition, they are the foundation frfor adding more lights underneath for a dramatic effect.

Lamps

Lamps placed in strategic places such as dark corners or next to tables are the second layer of your lighting. They add character to any object placed next to it, whether a couch, table, or wall fixture.

Ambient Lighting

Ambient lighting adds a unique layer to your lighting design. You put a certain mood in play, along with the other lighting layers. When paired with the other two lighting concepts, ambient lights add color to your living room, bedroom, or bathroom.

Installing these types of lighting often requires a professional’s advice & expertise. Consult your neighborhood electrician, USA Electric in Los Angeles, to help establish your layered lighting.