Have you ever walked into a space and felt an instant sense of peace, excitement, or creativity, and you’re not sure why?
It might be the light. One of the most transformative design tools is lighting. It’s not just about seeing a space. It’s about mood, energy, and feeling. From shadowed corners to light and bright and sunny, light can make a home.
And with beautiful Serena & Lily table lamps, changing your living space has never looked so good. Here’s how to do it.
Layer Your Lighting
Think of light as layers in a fabulous outfit. You wouldn’t throw on a coat and shoes and call yourself dressed, right? In fashion and in a room, we need all the components. That means ambient, task, and accent lighting.
Ambient is your primary source. It’s typically above, and it offers a wash of light. Task lighting is all about function. Like the lamp next to your reading chair. Accent lighting adds that element of beauty. Think of highlighting artwork or architectural elements.
Throw it all together, and voila! You have a beautifully lit room with dimension and depth.
Start with Natural Light
Before you start flipping any switches, start by observing how the sun pours through your windows. When is your living room the brightest? Morning light? Is it moody and dark all day? Find out and use that information to your advantage.
Sheer curtains can help tone down harsh midday light. Mirrors can reflect that light back, making the room feel more open and happy. Let the sun do the work and add in lighting with intention.
Table Lamps: The Unsung Heroes
Something about a great table lamp feels just right. They offer nice, warm pockets of light. Make a room feel cozy and lived in. They add style, rather subtly, because it’s a small-scale accessory, so it’s hard to overdo it. Plus, they are a great decor piece to move if you’re feeling like a little change.
If you’re looking for that decor piece that’s a functional beauty, Serena & Lily table lamps are it. They’re a beautiful mix of texture, color, and well-curated design to give your side table, console, or nightstand the thing it’s been missing. Place one next to your favorite reading chair or sofa, or let it take center stage on your side table. It’s all within your reach.
Create Zones with Light
Open concept living is a beautiful thing, but sometimes, it can veer in the direction of the void. Use light to play up the areas in your space. A pendant light over the dining nook, a floor lamp near the sofa, and a few carefully scattered table lamps to draw the eye, and suddenly, each part of the room has its own personality.
Here’s the thing: the type of lighting that comes down from the ceiling isn’t the only type that counts. You can layer the light around the room wherever and to whatever height you want, and the result is an utterly approachable, completely adaptable space.
Play with Color and Mood
What you may not realize is that the quality of the artificial light you use is perhaps the biggest influencer on the atmosphere. Yellowish (warm) light makes us feel cozy and relaxed. Blueish (cool) light helps us focus and stay awake, making it best for bright rooms and task lighting. And the best part? Nearly all LED bulbs are engineered with these luminance options in mind, and some models can even be changed from an app on a phone or other methods.
Into the idea of giving your living room a chill, dim-lit vibe? Warmth, indirect light, and dimmers have your back. Feeling a bit more upbeat and hosting people at yours? Then, by all means, brighten things up to make the space feel inviting and friendly with clear, white light. We used to think of mood lighting as a nice-to-have. It’s time to move it to the “must” list.
Statement Fixtures Matter
We get it — the most pressing task when you purchase a table lamp is to use it and light up your room. But the thing is, a lamp is much more than superficially essential. A modern, curved base can pull double duty as a work of art. A white drum shade makes everything elegant. And then, there’s the fact that Serena & Lily lights are just different. They aren’t just a fixture that exists wherever you plant it; they enhance the whole aesthetic of your space in an almost intangible way.
Little Details, Big Impact
The smallest details can make the biggest impact. Sometimes, you get a lamp and change a room just by plugging it in. Uplights will accent your space with epic shadows. Strip lights will create definition on bookshelves and mantles. Dimmers will wield the power of light and shade.
Transforming Your Living with Lighting
Lighting can take a room from good to superb. Nothing else has the same potential to make a space feel larger, cozier, more relaxing, more intimate. There are pluses to installing a light, in every sense of the word.
So, if you feel like your home is missing that extra something, look up. Look all around. Accessorize with lighting, in a way. Different types of lights tell different stories, and with your eye — and your ability to decorate as well as you can — the power to write it is yours.