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How to Properly Light an Open-Plan Layout

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An open-plan layout combines the living room, dining area, and kitchen — a great way to create a brighter home and cozy atmosphere. It's also an excellent approach to maintaining a unified and attractive interior design.

Homes with open-plan layouts are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners, and there's nothing surprising about that! The efficiency of space and a more natural social structure are just a few reasons. However, such layouts have their nuances: creating a harmonious lighting flow can be a bit tricky, and proper lighting is what makes the home cozy.

How to Properly Light an Open-Plan Layout

How to maintain harmony and balance with lighting in an interior with an open-plan layout:

1. Start with a Lighting Plan

A well-thought-out lighting plan will help you find the balance between functionality and atmosphere in your home.

Lighting is divided into three main types

  • Ambient lighting: the amount of light in a room.
  • Task lighting: directed lighting for performing tasks.
  • Accent lighting: the finishing element of your lighting, highlighting decorative features

Even though it's an open space, each part of the area still has its lighting requirements. Start by creating different zones and defining which areas will need brighter functional lighting, while others may require softer general lighting.

How to Properly Light an Open-Plan Layout

2. Use Chandeliers

Chandeliers are perfect for an open-plan interior, as they come in a wide range of styles and materials, can provide excellent general and task lighting, and also serve as a central element.

Chandeliers are diverse and can be installed in the kitchen, dining room, or living room (preferably with a dimmer).

3. Add Lamps and Wall Sconces to Create Atmosphere

Lamps and wall sconces are a great way to add additional lighting levels, tying everything together into one cozy atmosphere for an open-plan interior.

How to do it:

Wall sconces are ideal for the dining room or even on both sides of a sofa in the living room, creating soft lighting and helping to decorate the space.

Decorative lamps can be placed strategically in the living room to provide soft lighting.

Floor lamps perfectly add style and elegance to a room, while also creating a cozy atmosphere.

Dimmers, installed in different zones, offer extra flexibility and allow you to set the mood for various activities throughout the day.

4. Don't Be Afraid to Experiment

Once you've mastered the different types of lighting and understanding of light layers, don't hesitate to experiment with various metals and materials for lamp bases, as well as different textures of shades to match the aesthetics and color scheme of your open-plan interior. The more you experiment, the more you'll learn and feel confident choosing the perfect lighting for your open-plan home.