Seasonal Lighting to Warm Up Grey Winter Days
For many people, dark winter days can be tough. Some struggle with post-autumn depression, others hate the cold weather, but it's absolutely true that winter can make many people feel down. This is especially true for people who prefer to spend their time outdoors, enjoying the warmth and sunshine that Chicago summers bring to us.
Here are a couple of great ideas to warm up your lighting and prepare your home for the cold winter.
Take Care of Your Light Fixtures
Nothing can kill your mood, especially during the sunless Chicago winters, like that unflattering fluorescent light.
Investing in a couple of floor and table lamps can do miracles for your living room mood. To get a warmer vibe and fight off the wintry grey, go with a mix of task-specific lamps and light-diffusing shaded lamps. However, make sure you place them at different levels such as the floor and table.
Try Different Light Bulbs
Different light bulbs bring out different moods, and as you may already know, there are two main light bulb categories: warm white and cool white. You'll want to go with the more golden or warmer glow for this one.
You'll be surprised how much a different light bulb can alter the entire vibe of your living space. This is perhaps one of the easiest solutions for warming up the interiors of your home.
Consider Installing Sconces
You can take installing a set of sconces over a mantle, beside the bathroom mirror or beside your bed into consideration.
These wall lights can be used for task lighting and they provide just enough soft light to make you feel cozy and warm. Sometimes, the little things can do a lot and this will definitely help warm up and brighten your home.
Accent Lamps
Accent lamps are excellent for adding some extra ambiance to your home in a wide range of designs and styles for specific lighting needs. Oftentimes, the level of lighting is adjustable so you can make your living space more welcoming and pleasant.
While accent lamps will complement your home's design, they will also bring the necessary warmth into your home, which is exactly what you need if you want to fully prepare yourself for the winter.
Something as simple as a lamp can do so much for your mood, but it can also improve your home and make those long winter days and cold nights much easier. There's always an excellent lighting solution to winter gloominess, and all it takes is a little bit of creativity and imagination. Find your solution today with Idlewood Electric!
