In interior design, lighting plays a crucial role not only in ensuring proper visibility but also in influencing the perception of space. Thoughtful lighting design can visually expand a room, giving it a more airy and luminous feel.
In this article, we provide designers with practical insights on how to leverage the potential of our LED lights to visually enlarge spaces.
Lighting: an ally to broaden horizons
Light can shape the perception of space, influencing the sense of spaciousness in a room. A dark or poorly lit room can appear smaller and more claustrophobic, whereas a clever distribution of strategic light points can create the illusion of a larger and more airy environment.
The living room, as previously mentioned, is particularly suited to the use of lighting strategies aimed at enhancing its perceived size. Here are some practical tips.
Some lighting tricks and more for a bigger living room
1. Make the most of natural light
The first step to visually enlarging a room is to maximise the influx of natural light. Large windows without heavy curtains enhance the reflection of natural light, brightening the space. If using curtains or blinds, opt for light-coloured ones to allow light to pass through.
2. Perimeter lighting with LED profiles
Using perimeter lighting is an excellent trick to make a room appear larger. Placing LED profiles along the perimeter of the ceiling or the base of the wall creates an illusion of continuity and depth, making the room seem bigger. 9010novantadieci's LED profiles are customisable in length and colour and can also be installed behind niches, cornices, or decorative elements.
3. Choose minimal LED lamps
LED lighting, with its intrinsic characteristics and versatile applications, is a valuable tool for visually expanding spaces, giving rooms a more airy and luminous look. Specifically, choose LED lamps with a minimal and discreet design, avoiding overly bulky shapes that could weigh down the environment. The essential lines and slim structures of 9010novantadieci's LED lamps facilitate light diffusion and impart a sense of lightness to the room. The light from recessed ceiling spotlights or LED wall lights reflects off the light ceiling surface, spreading evenly and visually enlarging the room.
4. Utilise mirrors
Strategically placing mirrors, for example, opposite windows or light sources, allows for light reflection and enhances the brightness of the room, giving an impression of greater spaciousness. Glass coffee tables and minimalist furnishings also reflect light and impart a sense of lightness to the environment.
5. Carefully choose wall colours
Opting for light and bright colours for walls, ceilings, and furniture helps create a sense of space and brightness. Using darker tones for decorative elements or a single wall can add depth and character to the room.
6. Minimise furnishings
An excessive number of pieces of furniture can weigh down the space and make it appear smaller. Choose essential furniture proportionate to the room's size, favouring clean lines and glossy finishes, which help create a sense of airiness. Minimalist furnishings, such as shelves with integrated LEDs and furniture with glossy finishes, reflect light, increasing brightness and the sense of spaciousness.
Final considerations on improving spatial perception
LED lighting is a valuable tool for visually expanding spaces and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, its flexibility in terms of installation and the ability to dim the light intensity offer designers a range of creative solutions to play with light and enhance the architectural features of spaces.
Our minimal-design LED indoor lamps can be used to enhance and improve the visual perception of spaces, not only in homes but also in work environments.