Try These 3 Simple Design Tips to Brighten your Interior

Lighting is a key component to any renovation, and is often an afterthought when it comes to design, and budget. Maximizing natural daylight in your layout is the first step to success, followed by careful consideration of artificial light. 

Three design tips to consider when designing your next home are; appropriate bulb selection, layering colour temperatures, and utilizing all three types of lighting.

LIGHTING 101: Bulbs for Beginners

Buying a lightbulb sounds simple, but the selection can be overwhelming. LED fixtures have come a long way, and can be adapted with more flexibility into interiors. The latest LED technology comes with more options for colour temperatures, which are measured in kelvins (k), and range from 2000 on the warm end, to 6000+ on the cool end.

Here is a simple way to remember- think of the warmth of a candle, which emits 2000k, and the coolness of daylight, which emits 5000k. Neutral lands at 3500k, making anywhere from 2700k - 3000k best bulb to buy, if you want to keep it simple.

LAYERING 101: Light Up your Life

Colour temperature is your friend, and understanding how to use both within a space will create a home that is both physically, and visually comfortable, and provides extra visual interest.

It's also important to layer the 3 different types of lighting; task, ambient, and accent. Each plays a role in creating a functional, and beautiful interior.

For the latest in design trends, check out Vancouver's Symmetry Lighting to get inspired. For more information on how to brighten your interior, contact Intrepid Interiors to discuss the details of your upcoming project.