VIVERE FURNITURE : 5 Amazing Tips to Bring Light to Your Rooms

Adding a touch of light into your spaces will make them wider and opener.

Living rooms are the spaces where we want to spend most of our time, and where we would like to experience the life we made for ourselves. And one thing people will always remember is the feeling these rooms transmit, especially when they have the power to highlight our days and boost our mood. To get to that point of comfort and safety, there are certain elements that sometimes are overlooked, and one of those is the light. Regardless of the size of the space, one of the most important things when it comes to creating a room is having the correct light to match the decoration. Imagine a room with little light and strong colored furniture, it would be somber, right? This would affect the mood of whoever decides to enter the space and I’m sure they will be running for the hills instead of having a nice time in those spaces you decorate for them. But do not worry, I’m here to offer you 5 amazing tips to bring the necessary light into your designs!

There are three basic types of lighting that you must know before diving further in these tips:

Natural.
Accent.
Task.

The first one is the one we obtain from daylight, or skylights located inside our spaces. This one is the most important one and it should be the base of the overall tonality in decor; after all, it is going to be the one that will have the most impact inside the space. The accent light is the one we cast upon certain items, let’s say a nice library, a painting or a statue, and it’s got little to do with the overall design for the room, since it’s only there to act as highlighter. And last but not least, the task light; this is the one that we use to read, draw or whatever we might want, and most of the time comes from lamps closer to the work or lounge area. That being said, I can go ahead and give you the tips.

Bright walls: Think of them as your backdrop on a stage. You want them to be the base of the main actors in your room, like pieces of furniture and art, for example. When you add color to your walls matching the natural light, you brighten the space automatically. And sticking to pastels, ultimately helps match the amount of illumination that your rooms already have and to brighten up the space; this can also be done with strong colors like orange and yellow, making the room feel more spaced and luminous if used correctly in just one focal wall.

Skylights: This is, up front, an expensive solution, but one which in the long run will not only add value to a house, but will also create the perfect balance for the people that want to increase the natural lighting inside the spaces. If you have the chance to convince homeowners to place one in their rooms, the natural light will increase tenfold, and they’ll have magnificent views in nighttime.

Lamps: Don’t roll your eyes, this one is important! Yes, while it might be typical for people to incorporate light through strategically placed lamps, the fact is that if you add them in the wrong way it could be counterproductive. Nowadays the idea is to bring the ceiling light in understated ways, while adding touches with more accentual lamps, increasing the illumination inside the rooms. Add pieces that transmit something to you when you look at them, and that have the necessary light in a great way.

Mirrors: These natural reflectors of light act in the modern decor setting as perfect pieces, and nowadays you have many ways to incorporate that quality into your rooms. There are models like pieces of art, with big and creative formats that you can include inside your decoration. Match them with bold furniture or with pieces that have a more vintage look to mix different styles together and even out the feel of the space.

Furniture: Bright furniture either in neutral or bold colors can add the light that you are looking for when decorating. Most people underestimate the power of having great pieces inside a space, as not only does it bring the necessary visual illumination, but paired up with accent lamps, it can increase the balance that you need inside a room. Consider using big pieces in pale or bright colors, paired with small pieces of furniture in darker tones.

Use these tips to add that touch of light into your spaces, and to create the cozy and comfortable environment you want for your designs. With the help of Vivere Furniture & Design you can get the most out of these ideas, and with their vast range of furniture to pick from, and their personalized attention, you’ll have the brightest room of them all. Don’t hesitate to visit them in Doral and see it for yourself!