You rented the perfect apartment, complete with big windows that let in abundant natural light from outside. However, as the days grow shorter, even the biggest bay window can’t supply all the light your apartment needs. Therefore, you’ll need to come up with some creative lighting ideas to keep your space bright and cheery even if it’s gloomy outdoors.
Whether you’re inspired to hang a few attractive hanging lights or add more table or floor lamps, there are countless ways to keep your apartment bright all year long. Here are some resourceful tips that will help you create a light and bright atmosphere in your rental and in all Menomonee Falls apartments across the city.
1. Keep all your lamp shades light.
When buying lamp shades, most people think about the overall style rather than the lightness factor. No matter what size, shape, or style you choose in a lamp shade, it’s important to ensure that it’s somewhat light-colored in order to keep your rental as bright as possible. For best results, stick to white, light beige, cream, or soft linen colors when choosing lamp shades since darker ones will filter out most of the light originating from the bulb.
2. Hang mirrors to maximize your lighting.
Expert interior designers know the secret to making a room feel bigger and brighter. Hanging mirrors in strategic places on the walls, meaning in areas where they have the greatest chance of capturing natural sunlight and bouncing it around the room, will do wonders for any room in Menomonee Falls apartments.
Mirrors have the ability to create the illusion of more space as well as reflect both sunlight and lamp lighting in order to maximize the brightness in the room.
3. Add string or rope lighting.
If your apartment still feels dark after all your lamps are in place, consider purchasing string or rope lighting. String lighting, also referred to as fairy lights, have many more uses than just twinkle lights on the Christmas tree.
Manufacturers offer a variety of string lights with silver or black string, or larger bulbs for a chic modern look. You can string them virtually anywhere including on bookshelves, around a window, or other focal points in the room. Rope lighting works great above or below cabinetry to create a warm ambiance in the room.
4. Spread out your lighting sources.
Now that your apartment has several lamps, some great mirrors, and a few strands of rope and/or string lighting, stand back and think about where each piece is placed in the room. Are they in the right places to create the best possible lighting solutions? It’s better to strategically spread out your lighting fixtures rather than cramming them into just one area. Place one lighting source in each corner of the room. Also, hang mirrors near those lighting fixtures so they can reflect the light back into the room.
Brightening up your new rental is easy if you place your lighting sources in ways that will maximize their potential for lightening up the space. No matter if you own your home or you’re renting an apartment, everyone wants to live in a well-lit, happy space. Contact Morgenson Realty, we have the place for you.