Perfecting our lighting

Between perfecting our bathroom lighting, adding ring lights to our vanities and wanting to add brightening mirrors throughout the home, let there be light in 2024.

Watson-Smyth says: “Decorating our bathrooms to create peaceful havens dedicated to so-called ‘me time’ has been popular for a while as we seek to escape the pressure and stresses of daily life. But next year, this may be taken to another level. Good lighting is one of the key ways to transform your space and make it look great. We all know candlelight is flattering to the skin, and great lighting will do the same for your furniture. Use it to highlight the good bits and shadow the more utilitarian pieces. In the bathroom, side light is the most flattering so, if you can, add wall lights either side of the mirror for the best start to the day.

“The key to good lighting is layering; you need a mix of floor, table, task and wall. The first is for height, the second is for atmosphere, while task (or desk) lamps allow you to focus on specific jobs. Debate rages on TikTok about the big light – just make sure you choose one that looks as good switched off as it does on. Think of it as earrings to enhance an outfit. If you have a dark room then mirrors are not just for seeing yourself – when positioned correctly, they can catch light from lamps and windows and cast it back into the room.”

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