Guide to Lighting Options for Your Custom Home
February 28, 2018When dreaming up your custom home, you probably have a specific atmosphere that you’re looking for when it comes to lighting. But do you have a specific type of lighting in mind? From sconces to track lights, there are many options to choose from. Take a look at our quick guide to lighting options for your custom home to see what lighting is best for creating the atmosphere you want:
Modern Aesthetic Lighting Options
If you’re trying to add a modern and clean look to your new home, a good place to start is with stainless steel and crisp white. These are always classic home lighting trends. When it comes to lighting choices, brighter lighting also tends to give your home that pristine visual of modern design. Here are some of the best lighting options to help you achieve this look:
Recessed Lighting
One of the best ways to give your home a modern look is to have lighting built right in. Either installed in walls or ceilings, these are otherwise known as recessed. Recessed lighting achieves a futuristic appeal by eliminating the fixture while still illuminating your home.
Track Lighting
Track lighting turns any room into a modern scene. Often featured in galleries and museums, track lighting can be especially modern with stainless steel or black trim. With svelte curves and small bulbs, these lights are a divine addition to any room. Plus, there are modern track lighting ideas you can use to add subtle and interesting touches.
Elegant Aesthetic Lighting Options
There are some fixtures that literally radiate elegance. These are usually found in lavish ballrooms, castles, and mansions – but they can certainly be found in your home, too. If you appreciate the finer things in life, you can always add a touch of grandeur to your home with these lighting options:
Chandeliers
In grand halls and opera houses, large crystalline chandeliers adorn ceilings to garner awe from even the worldliest visitors. Smaller versions, made from varying materials, can grace your home to garner awe from your visitors as well. Chandeliers are delicate, but, as long as they’re placed high above head level, can survive in any home. You can also use a chandelier lift to adjust the height of your lighting fixture as needed.
Sconces
Sconces beckon to classic times, especially when lined with real candles. Modern versions are significantly more efficient with their light bulbs, but arguably are just as elegant. Decorative wall brackets and ornamental stalks can be made from an array of materials while remaining dignified.
Functional Lighting Options
Although atmospheric lighting is an important aspect of the home, some places may require more functional fixtures. Bathrooms, kitchens, and home offices often benefit from task-based lighting that lets you clearly see what you’re doing. Here are some functional lighting options that help you achieve this:
Floor Lamps
Run-of-the-mill floor lamps can accomplish proper illumination while remaining stylish. With proper placement, and materials, any torch lamp can serve its function without sacrificing atmosphere.
Desk Lamps
These lamps are specifically utilized for the work space. When balancing a checkbook, drafting blueprints, or repairing electronics, desk lamps are absolutely necessary. Whether gooseneck or rigid, these practical puppies are present in every home.
Overhead Lighting
Overhead lighting isn’t just for big-box retail stores, it’s for the home, too; however, the fluorescent bulbs can stay in retail. For inside the house, less harsh overhead lighting is recommended. Using smaller fixtures, and lower wattage, overhead lighting can provide serious illumination without wasting wall or floor space.
Not Sure Which Lighting Option to Choose?
At Custom Home Group, we aren’t just home builders, we’re professional designers too. Our interior designs regularly win awards from the Lancaster Parade of Homes, so if you aren’t sure what to choose, just ask us! We work to make sure that every aspect of your custom home suits your custom needs.