Your home is full of unique details that reflect your personal style, from beautiful artwork to interesting architectural features. But are you showing them off to their full potential? While general lighting makes a room functional, accent lighting is what makes it dramatic and engaging. At Shelby Design Center, we know that strategic interior lighting design can transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary. It’s all about using light to guide the eye and create focal points. Here’s how you can use accent lighting to highlight your home’s best features. Get started today.
How to Use Accent Lighting to Highlight Your Home's Best Features
How to Use Accent Lighting to Highlight Your Home's Best Features
Spotlight Your Artwork
A favorite painting, photograph, or wall sculpture deserves to be a centerpiece. Use adjustable track lights or dedicated picture lights to cast a focused beam directly onto the piece. This not only illuminates the art but also separates it from the surrounding wall, making it pop.
Showcase Architectural Details
Does your home have a beautiful stone fireplace, a textured accent wall, or elegant ceiling coves? Use indoor light fixtures like wall sconces or recessed uplights to graze the surface. This technique creates intriguing shadows and highlights the texture and form of the feature.
Add Drama with Uplighting
Placing a can light or a small spotlight on the floor behind a large plant or a piece of furniture creates a dramatic silhouette. This form of uplighting adds depth and a touch of theatricality to a room, turning a simple corner into a point of interest.
Illuminate Your Collections
Don’t let your treasured items sit in the dark. Use LED strip lighting or small puck lights inside bookcases, display niches, or glass-front cabinets. This technique illuminates your collectibles, glassware, or books, creating a warm, ambient glow that adds character to the room.
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By layering in thoughtful accent lighting, you can add a professional, curated touch to your home. Ready to get started? Visit Shelby Design Center, your local lighting store in Shelby Township, and our experts will help you find the perfect fixtures to make your home shine.