Avoid letting the gloom of the winter months into your home. By following a few simple lighting tips, you can keep your home bright, warm and inviting.
Dust off bulbs and light fixtures. It’s amazing how a little settled dust can limit the amount of light that gets through. When the bulb or fixture is cool, wipe it with a damp cleaning cloth.
Maximize outdoor light in your home by keeping curtains open during the day. If windows have become cloudy or streaked, give them a good cleaning.
Put light where you need it. Install under-cabinet light fixtures in the kitchen to bring light to your counter work area. Use desk lamps and reading lamps instead of relying on the ambient light from overhead fixtures.
Use nightlights to provide illumination at night. There’s no reason to stumble around in the dark. Bathroom and hallway nightlights provide just enough light to get around.
Focus incandescent lights on your houseplants if light from outdoors is scarce.
