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Our 7 lighting tips to create a warm atmosphere
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Want a warm interior to start the new school year off right?
Discover our 7 lighting tips to transform your home into a bright and welcoming cocoon.
The return marks a turning point: back to work, resuming habits, days slowly getting shorter...
What if you turned this sometimes gloomy moment into a real opportunity to feel good at home?
A warm, soft, and bright atmosphere can completely change your perception of the return.
In this article, we deliver 7 practical and inspiring tips to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere,
thanks to light and some simple tricks. Whether you live in an apartment or a house,
in the city or in the countryside, you will discover how the magic of lighting
can transform your spaces into true cocooning retreats.
1. Multiply light sources for a soft atmosphere
A common mistake in lighting design is to rely on a single main source, often a ceiling light.
Result: a light that is too strong, uniform, which crushes the atmosphere and makes the space impersonal.
For a warm effect, vary the light points: a table lamp in the living room, a garland around a shelf,
some luminous pebbles in a corner… The accumulation of small lights creates a soft, almost enveloping atmosphere.
This technique also allows you to play with the areas: a brighter reading corner, a dimmed relaxation space, a friendly yet functional kitchen.
Astuce Guirled :
Place luminous cubes near a sofa or in a dark hallway to instantly transform the atmosphere effortlessly.
2. Choose fairy lights: the number 1 ally of cocooning
It is impossible to talk about a warm atmosphere without mentioning the string lights.
They have become an essential decor: easy to install, versatile, and terribly aesthetic.
Wrapped around a mirror, placed on a shelf, hung above the bed, or even in a glass jar, they bring
an instantly cozy touch. Their light diffuses and softens the contours and makes every room more welcoming.
The strength of string lights is their ability to adapt to all seasons:
festive in summer, warm in autumn, magical in winter.
Guirled Tip :
Choose warm LED bulb garlands to enhance the cocooning feeling. They consume little and create
a comforting light perfect for September.
3. Play with accent lights (pebbles and light cubes)
To give a relief to a room, focus on accent lighting. Unlike general lighting,
it highlights a detail, a specific corner, or a decorative object.
The glowing pebbles on the ground, for example, create a zen and soothing atmosphere. Perfect in a living room, a bedroom
or even a bathroom, they emit a soft glow that invites relaxation.
The light cubes can serve as a luminous side table or an original seat. Design and practical, they transform
a classic interior into a modern and warm space.
Astuce Guirled :
Combine several light stones near a rug or under a plant to create an effect of “nature corner” ultra trendy.
4. Favor warm lights for a comforting atmosphere
The color temperature of light plays an essential role in the perception of a space.
The cool lights (white, bluish) are ideal for offices or workspaces, but they break the warm atmosphere.
In contrast, warm lights (white, golden) instantly create a comforting atmosphere conducive to relaxation.
At the start of the school year, as the evenings get longer, opt for bulbs between 2200K and 3000K to achieve this warm effect.
Guirled Tip :
All our garlands and light spheres are designed to emit a warm and pleasant light, perfect for warming up your rooms.
5. Brighten your exteriors to extend the spirit of summer
Back to school does not mean saying goodbye to outdoor evenings! On the contrary, September is often mild and pleasant:
take advantage of it to extend the summer atmosphere on your terrace, balcony, or garden.
- Install light spheres on the ground for a stylish and friendly effect.
- Hang garlands above an outdoor table.
- Place some light pebbles to guide the path to your door or dress up a flower bed.
A well-lit exterior makes you want to enjoy the evenings even longer, even with a light sweater on your shoulders.
Guirled Tip :
Our light spheres are weather-resistant and are perfectly suited for prolonged outdoor use.
6. Create cozy corners with targeted lighting
Back to school is synonymous with new rhythms, but also moments for oneself. Nothing like a cocooning corner to read,
listen to music or simply relax.
Install a comfortable armchair, add a throw, a few cushions, and above all… a focused light. A suspended garland
behind the armchair, a light pebble on the floor, a small soft lamp: and you're all set.
Astuce Guirled :
Combine a light cube as a coffee table with a garland hanging to create an irresistible relaxation bubble.
7. Mix light and decoration for a harmonious effect
Light should not be thought of in isolation: it is an integral part of decor. Pair it with soft textiles
(throws, curtains), natural materials (wood, rattan), and green plants.
- A garland can enhance a light curtain.
- Light spheres can highlight an outdoor rug.
- Stones diffuse a light that enhances plants and decorative objects.
Astuce Guirled :
Think of light as a decorative accessory in its own right. It does not just illuminate, it enhances and creates an overall harmony.
In summary
Back to school doesn't have to mean gloom!
With the right bright choices, every room in your home can become a warm cocoon where it's good to live.
Multiply the light sources, bet on garlands, pebbles, spheres or light cubes,
choose warm tones and harmonize the whole with your decor
With Guirled, transform every moment of your return into a warm, bright, and inspiring moment.
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