During the winter months, we often are swept up into the Holiday season. When the days are shorter and the nights longer, there is an allure to capture the ambiance or feeling of light and atmosphere. During the colder months, when texture is used throughout the home, to stay warmer, layering light can be as important as it is interesting.

Incorporating decorative lighting is a simple challenge, if you arm yourself with some helpful tips. Consider using halogen light bulbs to reduce electricity consumption, while adopting the same theory of layering natural light and purposeful lighting, to create the atmosphere you are hoping to achieve. Brass and copper finishes are a way to incorporate stylish lighting in your home and décor. They can be mixed or added to create more depth in your already existing decor. Accent lights are perfect for highlighting or displaying art work, fireplaces and ornate pieces of furniture. The use of task lighting along with ambient lighting will produce that incandescent layered the effect, bringing even more depth and interest to the room itself.

Establishing a mood is essential and equally important during the winter months, especially when we all cozy up with our loved ones during the Holidays. Sometimes the right lighting can be effective and evoke the right spirit. Where glitz and glam will reflect light, you need to be careful that darker tones and jewel tones don't end up receding in it, which is why it's recommended to begin layering with natural light, that will also compliment the decor choices made during the winter months. Finally, to strike the right balance, try incorporating evenly distributed lighting and decorative lighting to enhance your environment, especially during the cooler winter months. Overall, it's about combining different types of light to create a mood or ambiance you want to achieve this Holiday Season.

Article Written By: Ashlee Farmer

Design Consultant at Decorium on Supertest

ashlee@decorium.ca