Lighting is arguably the most overlooked element of design. It shapes mood, defines texture, and brings colors to life. Get it wrong, and even the most beautiful space can feel flat or off-kilter; get it right, and it creates depth, adds warmth, and illuminates a room harmoniously. The secret behind these perfectly lit, atmospheric rooms? It all lies in the layering.
Like most design-savvy among us, I’m firmly anti-"big light". With the exception of the kitchen and bathroom, the ceiling fixture in my home is reserved strictly for emergencies (and more likely for finding a lost earring or rogue button). Instead, I rely on the softer glow of sconces, floor lights, and table lamps — and lots of them.
