How to Banish the “Big Light” In Your Home
There’s a new term floating around this latest generation: big light. That is, the larger, overhead light that floods the room with bright light and instantly kills the moodier vibes. The young ones among us prefer the more subtle lighting with ambiance and an atmospheric glow and they achieve it by banishing the “big light” and opting for smaller, more varied lighting. We’ve talked before about layering lighting, but we’re taking it one step further by getting rid of one of those layers – or at least not using it quite as much – with these quick tips and fantastic modern lighting pieces.
3 Tips for Banishing the Big Light
We do not recommend removing the large, overhead light altogether, there are certainly some ways you can use it less and create warmth in your space with light.
1) Curate table lights.
These lights come in all shapes and sizes making it easy to surreptitiously place them around the room. Place a small bedside light on your nightstand, another on the dresser, and one on the bookshelf.
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2) Utilize Floor Lights.
The floor light is often forgotten. It’s assumed that it will get in the way, but modern designs are slim and perfectly suited to slipping into a corner or cozying up to a comfy chair. Place a tall floor lamp by the bed as an alternative the table lamp or right inside the door and use it as your primary light.
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3) Sconces Belong Everywhere.
Traditionally, we think of the sconce as a hallway hero. A light format that only works in symmetric patterns on the wall or flanking a bed or sofa. However, there are lots of sconce designs that are easily grouped for a light/art installation. There are others, still, that just look amazing and are more flush to the wall so they effortlessly integrate into your room’s design.
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Using Lighting in Your Home
At the end of the day, light is so much more than a functional part of your home; light is a statement, an art, and contributes to the environment in amazing and profound ways. It’s not something to take lightly, which is why we encourage you to play with it. Experiment with varying degrees and amounts of light in your space to strike that perfect balance and love where you live.
