Lighting Tricks Worth Knowing

All types of wall decorative elements, such as paintings, posters, or photo frames, look even better when subtly backlit. Wall shelves can also be backlit, giving them a unique ambience. Wall lamps are perfectly up to this task. Black wall lamps suit almost any interior style, while coloured wall lamps are ideal for more subdued rooms, enlivening them further. Such delicate lighting helps to create an incredibly cosy atmosphere in the room.

It’s also crucial to properly backlight mirrors, especially those in the bathroom – a well-lit surface will show all facial details even better and allow you to achieve flawless makeup or a perfect hairstyle! A lamp above the mirror can take the form of a long strip with small lights, with its width matching that of the mirror. For backlighting a mirror, you can also use the aforementioned wall lamp, placing it in the centre or in its upper corners – in the case of two lights. Wall lamps with a movable head prove to be a very good and practical solution – they allow you to manually adjust the angle of light to your individual needs. It’s worth remembering that mirror lights should emit medium intensity light – too weak might not illuminate the necessary details, while too bright might be too dazzling.

Openwork lampshades have been a very popular choice in recent months, especially for interiors decorated in a modern style. The lampshade itself is a unique decoration – if combined with appropriate, charming accessories, the room will gain a wonderful, cosy atmosphere. FormAdore offers lampshades for floor lamps, as well as beautiful shades for pendant and table lamps. The option to choose a lampshade and suspension separately means that your interior will perfectly reflect your taste.

You can also opt for complete lamps – this is the ideal choice for those who don’t want to compose them from two elements themselves. Living room floor lamps will be an excellent source of light to place next to your favourite armchair – an evening's relaxation with a book and a cup of tea will be even more pleasant! Ceiling lamps and pendant lamps for the living room, hung above the sofa or fireplace, will in turn help to create a unique, warm atmosphere in the room.

Table lamps can also be a good idea – placed on a coffee table or a large dining table, they will not only look elegant but also gently brighten the room, without the need to switch on the main chandelier. The living room chandelier and other smaller lamps should be coordinated – ideally, they should come from the same set. Thanks to this, your interior will be cohesive and decorated with good taste.

Over time, we all might get a bit bored with our current interior décor and the decorative elements placed there years ago. At such a moment, new accessories come to the rescue, including… decorative bulbs! You can opt not only for those in various shapes – such as a heart, round sphere, moon, or interesting swirls – but also in several colours that completely change the look of the room and give it a whole new vibe. Blue bulbs are perfect for a child's room, while red ones are an excellent choice for a romantic bedroom. A yellow decorative bulb, in turn, can provide perfect lighting for the living room – the warmth of the colour will make spending time in the room even more pleasant. Decorative bulbs will make almost any lamp look unique, and the rooms will gain a new style.

For decorative bulbs, it's worth choosing a loft lamp – this is a uniquely stylish solution, minimalist and beautiful in its simplicity. A loft-style lamp is an ideal living room lamp: modern and perfectly complementing the colourful light of the bulbs. Floor lamps with an arm, in turn, allow for flexible positioning of the light source – by screwing in a decorative bulb, you will achieve a unique lighting effect throughout the room!

An excellent alternative to traditional room lighting is wireless lamps. Due to their practicality, they are becoming increasingly popular. Instead of permanently mounting lighting, we can opt for these types of lamps and freely move them to any location to illuminate it when needed. This is an excellent solution not only for the home interior, but also for the terrace, balcony, or hallway. You can even take a wireless lamp with you on the road! They are charged in several ways – with batteries, using a USB cable, or even… solar energy! Without the need to connect cumbersome cables or search for sockets, we can easily and quickly illuminate our surroundings, while creating a cosy atmosphere.

Wireless lamps – not only wall lamps or floor lamps, but also bedside lamps and table lamps – also allow for significant energy savings. By opting for this type of solution, you always have a light source at hand and don’t have to worry about the dark!

FormAdore offers an incredibly wide selection of lamps – floor, table, pendant, bedside, loft… Everyone can find the ideal one for their interior, one that will be suitable both visually and in terms of operation, functionality, and light emission. Our ready-made lamps will delight all lovers of beautiful and stylish interiors, while the option to create your own pendant lamp will satisfy every individualist.