Under the Lights
An interior designer uses lighting to balance necessity and beauty, creating beautiful and practical environments. Designers transform spaces into well-lit, harmonious, and inviting places through layered lighting, mood enhancement, feature highlighting, space perception, functional considerations, energy efficiency, and aesthetic integration.
An interior designer uses lighting strategically to enhance a space’s aesthetic, functionality, and ambiance.
Interior designers implement layered lighting – ambient for overall illumination, task for specific activities, and accent to highlight features. Lighting sets moods, with warm tones creating coziness and cool tones providing energy. It enhances space perception, making rooms feel larger or more dynamic. Functional needs are met with focused lighting in kitchens, bathrooms, and offices. Energy-efficient solutions like LEDs and smart systems are prioritized. Fixtures serve as design elements, complementing the room’s style. Overall, lighting transforms spaces into well-lit, harmonious, and inviting environments.

New Home Lighting
• Transform your home by retiring all the outdated lighting in your home and replacing it with new lighting that will show your style. This style change can be a massive transformation to your home.
• Kirstie will research and gather styles of lighting to view for selection. Each light should have a unique look and cohesively work together, keeping in mind all your homes’ sight lines. Choosing vertical lighting, flush mount, semi-flush mount, chandeliers, sconces, and pendants can be tricky for clients. The size of lighting is extremely important in a space.
Enhancing Mood and Atmosphere
• Warm Lighting: This creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
• Cool Lighting: Provides a bright and energetic feel, suitable for kitchens and workspaces.
• Dimmer Controls: Allow for adjustable lighting levels, enabling flexibility to change the ambiance from bright and lively to soft and relaxing.
Enhancing Space Perception
• Bright Lighting: Makes small spaces feel larger and more open.
• Layered and Directional Lighting: Adds depth and dimension to a room, preventing it from feeling flat and uninteresting.
• Mirrors and Reflective Surfaces: Paired with well-placed lighting, mirrors and glossy surfaces can enhance light distribution and expand spaces.
Aesthetic Integration
• Lighting fixtures themselves are important design elements.
• Statement Pieces: Chandeliers, pendant lights, and designer fixtures can serve as focal points and add to the room’s decor.
• Complementary Styles: Fixtures complement the room’s style, whether modern, traditional, industrial, or eclectic.


Functional Considerations
• Kitchen: Under-cabinet lighting illuminates countertops for meal preparation. Pendant lights over islands add both style and function.
• Bathrooms: Vanity lights provide clear, focused illumination for grooming tasks, while ambient lighting ensures overall visibility.
• Home Office: Task lighting reduces eye strain and enhances productivity, while ambient lighting ensures a comfortable work environment.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
• LED Lights: Preferred for their energy efficiency, long lifespan, and versatility in color temperatures.
• Smart Lighting: Incorporates programmable and remote-controlled systems for efficient energy use and convenience.
• Natural Light: Maximizes daylight through window placement, skylights, and light-filtering treatments to reduce reliance on artificial lighting.
Good lighting enhances aesthetics, sets the mood, highlights features, creates depth, and improves functionality, transforming spaces into inviting, harmonious, and visually stunning environments.