The importance of lighting

Too often lamps become an afterthought to a decorating project when we’re exhausted from planning other details. In reality, they’re the perfect finish to a room because they create a feeling of warmth and atmosphere. It’s important to focus on lamps for a beautifully completed room decor.

Function is definitely key to selecting lamps since different types of lamps and light bulbs provide various qualities of light. Work with a pro to help plan your entire lighting scheme, which often includes recessed lighting, hanging lights, lamps and more.

The style, color, shape and materials of a lamp should complement the style of your décor. Lamps may add a distinctive touch that stands out and becomes a focal point, or they can fit into the background. The choice is yours. A lamp can be traditional or modern, masculine or feminine, and embellished or clean in look.

(IMAGE: Lamps add a feeling of warmth and atmosphere to your home.)

Lamps add beauty and function

Think of all the places you can add a beautiful lamp:

A dining room buffet

A foyer console table

A bedroom nightstand or dresser

An end table or side table in the living room or great room

The vanity in a powder room

The desk in a home office

Of course, not all lamps perch on a table-like surface in your home. Floor lamps add a beautiful mix, sitting next to almost any piece of furniture in almost any room. Just remember not to put your floor lamp too close to passageways.

Focus on updating your lamps this season to create a brilliant fashion statement and additional lighting.

(IMAGE: Floor lamps can be placed next to almost any piece of furniture.)

You can start small

If you’re nervous about adding florals to your home décor, remember that just a small addition of a floral print can lighten up an entire room. Experiment just a little with: