They explained that fancy kitchens exercised the technique to make things pop.
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Redditor LoomaHome shared the interior design advice in a post.
Many interior experts understand how critical light is to establishing atmosphere and mood but the Redditor revealed a technique that took things up a notch.
“Layering lighting is a thing and it’s a big one,” they wrote.
“This is a key takeaway: layering your lighting makes a huge, huge difference in a space.”
They explained that the strategy was frequently used in “fancy” homes and kitchens.
“You’ve typically got can lights or track lighting on the ceiling, pendant lights over the bar, and the under-mount lights under the cabinets,” they said.
On top of a window as a natural source of light, additional light sources boosted the overall feel of a space.
When it comes to light, they emphasized that more was more.
“Look at your space. How many ‘layers’ of lighting does it have? How can you fold in more lighting?” they asked.
For those who rent or live in small spaces, they offered creative ways to illuminate an area without breaking the bank.
“If you’re in an apartment, you likely can’t do things like install permanent fixtures but you probably can hang more hanging lights,” they said.
Light elements and details in small corners could also go a long way, they added.
“Install removable under-mount lights for the cabinets and have a mixture of floor lamps and desk lamps, which will all create lighting at different heights in the room, creating ‘lighting layers,'” they said.
The expert shared other tricks that helped take a home from “meh” to “wow.”
Budget interior design tips
Interior designer Judy Hoang shared her furniture tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Thrift furniture and paint it to match your decor.
- Test if an item is fit for its purpose before thrifting.
- Shop at Target or HomeGoods for rugs, lamps, desks, and pillows.
- Invest in classic timeless pieces.
- Set up smart home lighting to save money.
For many attempting to pull off an interesting design concept, they explained that common interior mistakes held them back.
“You might be wondering, ‘Why does my room still look boring and uninviting?'” they asked.
Though many beginner designers may feel that they have all the pieces needed to execute an aesthetically pleasing layout, Looma said they failed to follow key rules.
Opting for cheap fabrics, they said, was one of the biggest faux pas in the game.
“This is one of the biggest issues I see. You have all the right pieces, but you weren’t clear on how to utilize them,” they said.
While cheap fabrics may be a budget or first-time decorator’s “best bet,” they encouraged interior hopefuls to splurge a little where they can.
“For example, changing your curtains from a synthetic material to say, a linen fabric would probably [up] 10x your room’s look,” they said.
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