Do you know how to make your bedroom seem cozier and your living room a little more elegant? Well-chosen accessories are enough! Decorative lamps are one of them. Such design elements are at the same time very functional – they facilitate evening reading and quickly create a special mood. Check out how to choose them!
Decorative lamps for the bedroom
What decorative lamps will work well in the bedroom? Much depends on the style in which the interior is decorated and the effect you would like to achieve.
- If you want design elements that catch the eye and at the same time add lightness to the interior, bet on delicate decorative lamps. They can be models in the shape of flowers or birds. It is good when they are made of lightweight materials – such as paper, feathers, wicker or bamboo. Bet on models in bright colors. This way you will not overload the interior, and also optically enlarge a small room. Such lamps will work best in boho, rustic or Provençal style interiors.
- For minimalist and modern bedrooms, choose decorative lamps with as simple a form as possible. However, this does not mean stiff, boring solutions! Such a simple in form lamp can take a geometric shape, for example! Let its frame look like a square or rectangle with a decorative bulb on one of the sides. These types of models are a great idea for intriguing bedside lamps!
- Classic, but also rustic or decorated in the style of glamour bedrooms will gain if you choose decorative lamps with a shiny base. It can be gold or silver in color, or made of wood or ceramic and coated with lacquer. Such a lamp will break up the somewhat classic character of the interior and add a touch of sophisticated modernity.
Decorative lamps for the living room
Decorative lighting will also work well in your living room. What models will transform the interior? For example, they can be large standing lamps with the appearance of flowers! Such lamps will perfectly complement classic, boho or Provençal living rooms. During the day they will be an interesting decoration of the interior, and in the evening they will add charm and delicacy to the arrangement.
In minimalist and modern interiors, on the other hand, lamps made of metal will look beautiful. If you want to add at least some originality to the interior, break the character of the room. How? Choose a large lamp that will become the focal point of the entire arrangement. Let it be in the shape of a radiant star or sun! It can be kept in copper, black or silver. This will make the whole thing look really special!
You can also always choose handmade lamps no matter what material they are made of.
Decorative lamps are a great way to complement the design of any interior. With their help you can quickly and very easily emphasize the character of the arrangement, add lightness to the interior or bring a romantic mood to it. So use the potential of luminous decorations in your home as well!
Decorative lamps on the balcony and terrace
Spring and summer is the time when afternoon coffee and evening parties move to balconies and terraces. Do you want to create a special atmosphere during your meeting that your guests will remember for a long time to come? Install decorative lamps on your balcony!
Popular decorative lamps, or garlands of light
The most popular type of auxiliary lighting used on balconies and terraces are light garlands. On balconies, they are usually placed around the railing. A very interesting effect can also be achieved by wrapping the garland around a large pot set on the floor or even – around the branches of the green plants in the pots. On terraces, on the other hand, the light garlands find their place just under the roofs or woven around the legs of pergolas.
Among the decorative lamps of this type you will find many interesting models. From the simplest, looking like Christmas tree lights, through very fashionable cotton balls to garlands with lights in the shape of stars, birds or any insects.
You can also choose from types of lighting: solar and led models are available. In each category you will find both garlands that will illuminate your terrace or balcony with colorful lights, a cool blue glow, and a warm candlelight-like yellow glow.
When you decide on this type of decorative lamps, before installing them, carefully check whether they can definitely be used outdoors. How to do it? Look at the IP marking on the package! It denotes leakage classes. The higher, the safer the lamps, more resistant to dust and moisture. For outdoor applications, decorative lamps with a minimum IP 54 are particularly recommended.
Decorative lamps for special tasks!
Do you want something special on your balcony? Then bet on functional and very original decorative lamps!
These can be, for example, lamps-donors in which you plant your favorite plants. During the day they will complement the classic arrangement of the balcony, and in the evening – they will delight with an additional function!
Small lanterns set on the floor or a table will also look interesting. Such lamps fit perfectly with the rest of the balcony arrangements decorated in modern, industrial, but also Scandinavian style.
If you want, you can also choose decorative standing lamps in the shape of a bouquet of flowers. Such a decoration is sure to surprise your guests! It will best emphasize the Provençal, rustic or classic character of the rest of the arrangement.
Decorative lamps are a great addition to the design of a modern, but also more traditional balcony. It’s worth opting for them especially at the beginning of the season – then you can enjoy their charm and extra light for a full few months!
