How Thoughtful Lighting Design Can Brighten Winter Interiors
As the days grow shorter and natural light becomes scarcer, thoughtful design and carefully considered light fixtures become essential for bringing warmth back into the home.
Winter weather can be dark and gloomy, so bringing warmth and light into your home is even more important. Whether through intentional window placement and or incorporating distinctive light fixtures, we believe your home can feel warm and bright even when the weather outside is anything but.
Clerestory Windows and Pendant Lighting in Kitchens
The Modern Walnut on Bass Lake kitchen remodel features cleverly placed clerestory windows above the range, providing additional natural light while maintaining privacy from neighbors. Light cream-colored cabinetry and a glossy white tile backsplash reflect light from the kitchen’s windows, enhancing the space’s sense of brightness. In addition to thoughtful window placement and color palette, this kitchen is also subtly adorned with delicate pendant lighting. Black hardware throughout the space allows for a seamless integration of these simple, modern light fixtures, creating an understated elegance out of highly functional lighting.
Layered Kitchen Lighting for Function and Ambiance
Alongside two large windows bringing in natural lighting, the Tangier Kitchen Transformation is thoughtfully layered with a mix of pendant and ceiling lights surrounding the sink and kitchen island, as well as under-shelf lighting nearby. A set of four bright ceiling lights flanking the island illuminate the kitchen and bring a naturally-lit feel to the space, while the three larger Moroccan-inspired pendant lights directly above the island emit a softer glow, perfect for a gentle, late-night ambiance. Two subtle edison bulb pendants hang above the sink, adding vintage charm and practical to one of the most frequently used areas of the kitchen.
Hidden and Indirect Lighting for Bathrooms
Lighting can transform more than kitchens alone. In the Summit Hill Craftsman primary suite remodel, lighting introduces warmth and quiet practicality to this seaglass-inspired bathroom. Indirect ceiling lighting, hidden behind a stunning wooden crown molding, illuminates the glossy tiles below without visual interruption. A hidden, backlit medicine cabinet increases functionality (and decreases countertop clutter) without sacrificing the clean, simple feel of this space.
Whether through a statement fixture or behind-the-scenes glow, lighting adds depth and functionality to any space, creating a home that supports daily life in every season.