In a rental home, there is often a lack of cozy local lighting, and sometimes even minimal comfortable light. Solving this problem is difficult. New tenants don’t want to invest in a rental apartment, and landlords aren’t always willing to make interior changes. We have collected 7 ideas on how to add natural lighting apartments.
If the light is not enough, but you can’ t change the chandeliers
The apartment you rented a long time ago has not been repaired? Chances are, it will not have enough light. Usually in such housing are installed old or inexpensive fixtures. Such chandeliers and sconces have restrictions on the maximum power of the lamps, which means that simply replacing the source with a brighter one will not work.
If the bedroom and kitchen look uncomfortable, and you want to sleep at the desk
The problem may lie not in the interior or the amount of light, and in the improper color temperature. You can get rid of the problem by changing the lamps. Choose warm light for recreational areas, for living room lighting, kitchen lighting, and other rooms where you do different activities – LED-lamps of daylight tone. Above the desk you need a cool light, it helps to focus on tasks.
When sources are scarce or there is no local lighting
If there is not enough general light in the rooms, it is dark near the desk or reading chair, go shopping. You can solve the problem without installing new chandeliers or sconces by picking up floor lamps and table lamps. These fixtures do not require installation, they are easy to take with you to your permanent apartment.
If the owners have allowed minimal changes
If the owners are lax and your budget allows for the work, replace some light fixtures. To get permission, offer minimal changes: choose models that mount the same way as the old ones.
If there are a lot of pictures and no local lights
If there are paintings or photos in the interior that you don’t like, try talking to the owners. Chances are, they’ll agree to let you hang a stylish sconce in their place. When you leave, the owners will return the picture and hide the fixtures.
To add light, don’t be afraid of wires
In most cases, new sources can be installed in a rented apartment, but there will be wires that are not hidden in the walls. Modern design allows for such solutions. Moreover, you can find fancy chandeliers with long wires. These models are convenient if you need to illuminate areas remote from outlets. But do not forget about safety. Wires should be placed so that you do not stumble on them and do not touch them.
Use garlands, candles and other decorative lights
If there is enough light, but the space looks uncomfortable, use garlands, candles, unusual table lamps. These sources are inexpensive and fill the space with a homely atmosphere.