Ideal Mood Lighting Ideas for Cosy Winter Nights
Whilst the drop in temperature and icy roads are some of the less favourable things about this time of year, that idea of staying cosy and warm at home, snuggled up by the fire, offers some comfort.
To ensure maximum comfort, prepare your home for the winter with some preferential mood lighting.
The current winter trend includes colour-blocking lavish velvet with emerald greens and with those darker days, there is no better time to make a feature of your lighting.
Don’t disregard natural light
Okay, so admittedly in winter, we get few hours of decent natural daylight, but we can make the most of the little we do get by opting for blinds.
This means they can be fully drawn away from the opening. Or rather, a roller blind that tucks into the recess will work just as well.
If you’re after something a little more luxurious, an interlined roman blind will also work.
Make sure that whatever blind you go for, it can be drawn clear of the window as this allows daylight to flood in perfectly.
Two’s company
Choose a double-arm floor lamp with adjustable shades that can be angled to best suit your needs.
This means you’re able to have bright streams of light in two different areas – perfect for the whole family.
Two of you are now able to snuggle up with a good book on those long, dark winter evenings. For a fabulous range of floor lamp styles, concepts and designs, consider lighting specialists Pagazzi, who stock something for every personal taste and visual aesthetic in interior design.
Cluster lighting
If you want one single portal of intense light, suspend two or three pendants together.
This is a brilliant way to draw attention to pieces of furniture, however, avoid any temptation to hang a cluster directly above your favourite sofa.
This is because a strongly bright overhead light is not so welcoming for reading or unwinding; for a gentler glow, muster the cluster of lights at least a little way from your prime relaxing spot.
You could also look at dimmable LED spotlights, as these will allow you to easily adjust the mood depending on what is happening at the time.
Three is the magic number
You may be sensing a theme that grouped lighting is currently all in.
Group together a trio of different pendant lights to create an aesthetic feature that captures your attention as soon as you enter a room.
Hang the pendants at different heights, as this helps to create a unique visual effect. For a playful result, mix and match the colours of the cables for the pendants.
Careful colour
With colour in mind then, be sure to stray away from pure white walls in darker rooms, as this will just have a lifeless and dulling effect.
Instead, choose gentle recessive colours. Pale tints are a fail-safe option – cool hues such as lilacs or minty greens are kinder to rooms with less natural lighting, as they work to make your room feel larger and lighter than it really is.
Plus, you can add accessories and furniture accordingly for added depth and interest.
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