The Subtle Lighting Swap That Instantly Elevates Any Room

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Sometimes, you don't need a whole new piece of furniture or a room redesign to take the blah feeling out of your space. It can often be something as basic as a light bulb that can give your home new life. A space that isn't well-lit may have shadowy areas or leave that gallery wall you've worked so hard on looking dim and neglected, so changing up your lights can remedy a sense of dullness. And if the lighting your house or apartment came with is discouraging, you can add layers of light to immediately boost the ambience in your home.

However, the intensity and placement of these new light sources isn't all that matters; the color is also crucial. Warm shades of light contribute to a cozy feeling, and pink is a warm lighting color option that has become popular for good reason. Swap out your standard light bulbs for pink ones to add some flare and coziness to your space. Whether you do this with lamps, LED strips, or fairy lights, this change brings a more flattering aura to your home and everything in it.

When you add pink to the mix of lighting in your home, your selfies just might get better. As a warm tone, pink can make your face glow. Bear in mind that the effect will vary depending on the undertone of one's skin — those with cooler undertones could benefit from blue-tinted light – but pink light will warm up everyone, regardless of their skin tone. Pink light can also make you feel better. The color has the psychological benefit of promoting a sensation of calm and reducing anger. It's a mix of red and white hues, which makes it a good choice for a bedroom or relaxing den, since red light doesn't disrupt one's circadian clock the way blue light does. This may also result in you getting a better night's sleep.

Incorporating pink as a lighting element can also enhance the style of your space. If other elements of the decor are pink, it adds cohesion. In general, the color can bring an elegant, romantic, or playful quality throughout the home. Something like a large pink standing or pendant lamp with a pink bulb might also function as its own decorative element and make an eye-catching statement. To keep the accent subtle, use light pink bulbs instead of bright, bold ones.

As you bring pink light into your home, consider the vibe you want to create so you can find a shade to match. Soft shades can add to the relaxing factor of a bedroom or shine as a source of ambient lighting, the general illumination that spreads throughout the space. Stronger or even neon pink lights, in the form of LED strips or fairy lights, can work for the places where you want accent lighting, used to accentuate a feature of your room like a mirror, window, or bed. Here, you can bust out bolder shades such as raspberry pink. When venturing toward neon, ensure it complements the rest of your room's aesthetic to keep it looking like a cute home accent and not seriously outdated.

There are a variety of lighting options to help you envelop your space in that rosy glow or just add a touch of pink to a room. Pink LED strips add a soft or energizing touch when placed behind a couch or other piece of furniture. It's also fun to explore lighting that mimics where pink is seen in nature when you're considering accent lights, like the Mudder 13-feet 40 LEDs Cherry Blossom Flower String Lights, an option with a floral design that can be powered by USB or battery. These can be draped around a mirror or strung behind a bed frame. For ambient lighting, consider cordless wall lighting ideas; you can place light bulbs in ready-made wall sconces or create a DIY sconce by placing pink battery-operated fairy lights into mason jars.