Lighting Ideas for Country Homes

Country Homes

Rustic, pastoral and homely are all that comes to the mind when you think about country homes. Country homes boast of lavish interior designs, huge gardens and backyards and these call for extensive lighting to accentuate the country design. And it is imperative to choose the right kind of lighting that provides optimal effect without overdoing it.

Interior lighting

Country homes are usually designed with several decorative windows with glass windowpanes that let in ample amount of natural light throughout the day. Choose a few French doors in your home plan and see your country home glow in the morning with natural light. What more, they also provide a spectacular view of your beautiful garden. If you feel there is too much of bright natural light inside the house then opt for bamboo shades for your windows to block the light a little.

And when the sun goes down, artificial lighting comes into play and you can choose from a wide variety of lighting styles for your country home. Among the different styles, the French country style lighting is the most preferred one by many. This style of lighting uses natural metal fixtures and warm colours, giving a soothing ambience that is relaxing and inviting. Metals of black and grey and antique dull finish bronze fixtures are the perfect choice for a country home.

A massive metal chandelier or an elegant crystal one will complete the look of your living room and the warm glow from it will highlight the beautiful artefacts and furniture in the tastefully designed room.

Most of the country homes have high beams and well-placed ceiling lights in between the beams not only ensure that the home is illuminated enough but also saves space. You could also install dimmer switches to control the flow of light inside the house.

A kitchen with beautiful single or group pendant lamps over the island counter is attractive and at the same time adds a modern twist to the rustic interiors. They provide the perfect setting if you plan to have dinner at the kitchen.

Exterior lighting

As most of the country homes have a huge area surrounding them, proper lighting is a must. Beautiful metal sconces, high bollard lamps and wall-mounted sconces are a great way to keep the outdoors well-lit.

You could also opt for old-fashioned gas lantern scones instead of electric lamps to give a rustic charm to the outdoor walls. Replace regular lighting with these retro style gas lanterns at front door and porch area and relax while they keep the exteriors of your country house illuminated throughout the night.

Innovative yet traditional wall mount light fixtures and scones that work with natural or propane gas not only saves electricity but also give a period effect to your country home. Be it decorative or practical, choose light fixtures that are both functional and suitable to the style of the room and make your country home more unique.

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