How to Avoid These 7 Lighting Mistakes When You Install A Light

Do you feel that the lighting in your home is not well

If there seems to be a void or a piece missing in your home's lighting design?
For example:

• Not enough light.
• The wrong type of light (too yellow, too harsh, etc.).
• Not enough lighting in certain areas of the home (like a dark hallway or an unlit garage).
• Too many lights in one area (lights being turned on and off frequently).

Here are 7 common lighting mistakes to consider

1. Choosing lighting that's not right size for your space

When choosing lighting for any space, it’s important to remember that even though it might be tempting to go with a bigger-is-better approach, you should always consider the size of the room. Your lifestyle will affect how much light you need in your home and office as well. If you're a night owl who likes to stay up late and work on projects or like me (a full time writer/editor), then obviously having proper lighting is crucial for those late nights at home.

The size of your lighting fixtures should match the size of your room. For example, if you have a small apartment with only one lamp, it’s best to keep that lamp small, too. Similarly, if you have a big kitchen and lots of windows, it might make sense to use several pendant lights or sconces over your island instead of just one large chandelier (unless that chandelier is designed to fill an entire space).

Similarly, having too many lamps or lighting fixtures in a room can create clutter. Overcrowding your home with too many light sources will make it feel smaller than it really is because each additional light source creates another focal point on its own—and these focal points compete with each other for attention in our minds. A well-lit room should have one dominant source: perhaps above an entry table or behind a sofa; not several different sources scattered throughout the space!

2. The lighting style does not match the room

One of the most common mistakes people make when lighting a room is to choose a style that doesn't match the room. For example, if you have a modern, minimalist space with sleek furniture and white walls, your light fixtures should be simple and understated. If you're going for a traditional look with dark wood accents and crown molding, you'll want to stick with chandeliers or pendant lights.

If you don't pay attention to the style of your space and its existing decor, it can look out of place—and not in an intentional way! The same goes for choosing colors: always go for something that matches or complements what's already there.

3. Wall paint color does not match the lighting

The right paint color can make a big difference to the look of your space—and the wrong color can make an even bigger one. The same is true for lighting, which can either enhance or detract from your home's visual appeal depending on how well it matches with its surroundings. To avoid this mistake, keep these two things in mind:

Don't choose understated light fixtures if you have bright wall colors and patterns on display throughout your home (unless those patterns are bold enough to compete). In this case, opt for a lamp that complements or contrasts with those elements instead.

If you're working with neutral room decor and don't want any kind of clash between your walls and ceiling lights/lamps/fixtures, then stick with white or cream tones plus metal finishes as they tend not to overpower other design elements like mirrors do when paired up against bright artwork or dark floors."

4. Can't control the brightness of your lighting

You can't control the brightness of your lights.

Actually, you can. You just need to know what kind of dimmer switch or bulb to use. There are several types of dimmers available:

• Slide dimmers can be used on any type of light fixture and have a slider that allows you to adjust the brightness level from zero (off) to full brightness by sliding it up or down in small increments. They're ideal for use with recessed ceiling fixtures, track lighting and under-cabinet lighting because they allow you to move the light where it's needed without disturbing cords or moving furniture around. Some slide dimmers come with different finishes like brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze so they blend seamlessly into any decorating style while others have LED technology built right in so they're energy efficient too!
• Rotary dimmers often look like traditional wall switches but instead of turning off/on, they rotate left/right which increases/decreases illumination intensity within three settings: off, low & high (or medium). Rotary models are great for controlling overhead lighting or chandeliers because no matter where someone stands in relation to them, there will always be enough light coming from above regardless how much is being turned down at ground level."

5. Avoiding new technology in favor of the tried and true

You may have had a favorite light that you’ve used for years and years, and it works perfectly for you. But technology is constantly evolving and improving upon the things we use every day. You should always be open to new ideas and methods of lighting, because if you don’t keep up with the times, you'll be left behind.

6. Not using energy efficient bulbs

If you’re using an incandescent bulb, you’re wasting energy. Those old-fashioned bulbs are inefficient and burn out quickly, leaving you with dimly-lit rooms or a total blackout during a power outage. If you have incandescent light bulbs in your home, it’s time to make the switch to LED or CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs!

LED and CFL bulbs are more expensive initially than incandescents, but they last longer and use less energy over their lifetime—saving money on electricity costs in the long run. In fact, according to Energy Star estimates: “The average household can save $100 per year by switching from standard 60 watt incandescent bulbs to LEDs or CFLs! That's enough money for Netflix subscriptions for two months!"

Homeowners are still slowly adopting new LED light bulbs, but these bulbs actually provide you with a better range of light. LEDs work off a larger temperature scale, which allows you to get better warm and cool colors.

7. Relying on one type of lighting to do it all

Use multiple types of lighting.

Illuminate different features of the room.

Use it as a design feature.

Use different types of lighting in different rooms (task and ambient, natural and artificial).

Designing your lighting is as important as designing your house

Lighting is a large part of home design, and it can set the mood for a space. When designing lighting, there are several things to keep in mind. The first is making sure your lights are placed in the right spot. If you don't have enough light fixtures or if they're too close together, the room won't look as spacious as you want it to be. The second thing to consider is how much light you'll need in each room: Do you have lots of windows? Are some rooms darker than others? It's important to get these details right so that every area has sufficient lighting at all times of day or night.

The next step is choosing what kind of bulb will go into each fixture—and here's where things get a little complicated! There are many different types available on today's market, but only some work well with certain fixtures or applications (like recessed cans). The most common types include incandescent bulbs (which give off yellowish light), CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps)—which provide softer white illumination—and LEDs (light emitting diodes)—which produce cooler tones but last longer than any other kind available today due to their low power requirements compared with other types such as halogens which generate more heat while consuming less energy overall thus reducing costs over time).