Lighting

Want to let the light into your home? First off, you should decide which kind of lighting is needed in the room. Do you need general lighting, functional lighting, maybe a little mood lighting, or a little of everything? Then make your choice between the many lighting options available to you.
Style tip:

Use mood lighting to emphasise particular elements in the room. Focus on the things that add cosiness, atmosphere and character.

General lighting
General lightning must make sure that the entire room is lit. You can use spots, fluorescent light or pendants but always be aware of which kind of bulb you buy for your lamps. There is a great difference between cold light and warm light - you should check this out before you buy.

Functional lighting
A room can have many functions, all of which need lighting: Dining, reading, working, etc. A dimmer is a great way to adjust lighting in many rooms, from strong light in working situations to dimmed light when you're having a cozy dinner with friends and family.

For a more personal and playful look, hang many pendants together in different heights over your dining table, or use the directional light of wall lamps instead of the classic table lamps.

Mood lighting
Mood lighting should add to the atmosphere of the room and there are various ways to do this. You could place a lamp on or next to your sideboard, mount wall lamps over your pictures or paintings, or use indirect lighting such as LED underneath shelves.