Home decorator Lara Winter is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on revamping a 200 year old cottage to make it right for modern family life. See the rest of her articles here.
Let’s get one thing straight: I almost never switch on the “big” light. You know the one - the overhead glare that makes everything (and everyone) look slightly worse. I’m convinced homes look and feel better when they’re softly lit: a gentle glow here, a warm pool of light there. Lighting that gives lived-in rather than hospital vibes.
