{"id":343821,"date":"2025-01-13T08:49:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T08:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelmurphy.ie\/?p=343821"},"modified":"2025-01-13T08:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T08:49:51","slug":"lighting-up-your-space-how-to-choose-the-bright-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murphyhome.ie\/blog\/lighting-up-your-space-how-to-choose-the-bright-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighting Up Your Space: How to Choose the (b)Right Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lighting plays a crucial role in creating a perfect atmosphere and setting the tone of any space. It can also help to determine the functionality of a room. While overhead lighting (gasp, The Big Light) serves its purpose, it&#8217;s not our main focus today. Instead we&#8217;re focusing on lamps! Lamps are great for adding a layer of warmth to a room, and  they boast more flexibility. If you&#8217;re considering how to light your home with lamps, use this guide to help you make the right decision for each room.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1. Assess The Room&#8217;s Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>Each room in your home has its own lighting needs. Before choosing a lamp for a room, think about what actually happens in the room. Is it used more for reading, eating, exercising? We&#8217;ve broken it down for you if you&#8217;re stuck!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Living Room<\/strong>: Focus on creating a cosy ambience, prioritise relaxation and entertaining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bedroom:<\/strong> This is the space you&#8217;ll unwind in, so opt for soft, soothing light that won&#8217;t keep you alert.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home Office:<\/strong> Task lighting is a good choice if you need to focus for hours at a time and maximise your creativity!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dining Area:<\/strong> This is an area that tends to get a lot of traffic &#8211; it can be a WFH space, a homework area, and even just where people tend to congregate each day &#8211; before it&#8217;s even a dining area! Choose your lighting with this in mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Understand the Types of Lamps<\/h2>\n<p>Remember that different lamps all serve a different purpose! It&#8217;s useful to keep this in mind when choosing which kind of lamp you want to furnish a space with.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Table Lamps:<\/strong> These are a really versatile option, and make a great addition when you need to brighten up a space. They&#8217;re ideal for lighting dark corners, bedside tables, and console tables. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Floor Lamps:<\/strong> Another great way to light up a dark corner, these are an easy way to add depth to a room! They&#8217;re also perfect for task lighting or avoiding the big light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desk Lamps:<\/strong> Another contender for task lighting, but this time more focused! These are essential for home offices or study areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure about which type of lamp to go for, a good trick is to imagine where you&#8217;d want the light coming from. It&#8217;s also helpful to consider the furniture you have, and build your lighting around it! A good rule of thumb when considering scale and proportions is to make sure table lamps are roughly at eye-level when you&#8217;re sitting down, and to ensure the height of the lamp is around two-thirds the height of the table. Floor lamps should be tall enough to provide light without being too intrusive or in the way. Anywhere between 150cm &#8211; 180cm is a good height!<\/p>\n<h2>But where to put it?<\/h2>\n<p>It can be tricky to decide where to actually put your new lamp, even after it&#8217;s arrived! Our advice is to use your other furniture to help guide you here!<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the Living Room:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Placing lamps near your seating areas can help to create a welcoming ambiance, and also ensures ease of access! Floor lamps are always good beside a sofa, and table lamps are a nice touch on side tables.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the Bedroom:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use bedside tables as anchors for your lighting &#8211; they&#8217;re easy to reach and create nice symmetry in a room! Floor lamps are a nice addition to darker corners to brighten up a space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the Hallway:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use your lighting in the entryway and hallway to guide your visitors and set the mood! Remember that this is often their first impression, so make it count! <\/p>\n<p>We think lamps are more than just a simple source of light &#8211; they&#8217;re an essential design element that can add personality, warmth, and functionality to your home. By considering the purpose, style, and placement of your lighting, you can create a beautifully lit space that matches your own style and pesonality!<\/p>\n<p>Ready to enhance your home? Explore our lighting range online or head in-store to have a look! <\/p>\n<p><em>P.S. One Last Tip&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Remember that the type of bulb you choose can have a significant impact on the lighting your lamp does.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warm White (2700k &#8211; 3000k)<\/strong> is ideal for bedrooms and living rooms, where you&#8217;ll spend most of your time relaxing &#8211; this is perfect for creating a cosy atmosphere!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cool White (3500k &#8211; 4100k)<\/strong> is a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms where you need a brighter light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daylight (5000k &#8211; 6500k)<\/strong> is perfect for spaces where clarity and focus are important; home offices and work-from-home areas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lighting plays a crucial role in creating a perfect atmosphere and setting the tone of any space. It can also help to determine the functionality of a room. 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