What is indirect lighting?

To understand what indirect lighting is, it is important to know what direct lighting is. 

In direct lighting, the sum total of the light is focused on a specific object or an area, bathing it in bright illumination. Indirect lighting however is much more subtle and nuanced. You see, indirect luminaires generally cast their lights on the walls or ceiling creating a much more comfortable ambience.

This ensures you never catch a glare and have comfortable lighting that is not harsh to your eyes. It also reduces shadows and provides a more homogeneous illumination. 

Indirect lighting is also a very fashionable and tasteful way to brighten up your home. They play well with your décor and can be implemented creatively based on the shape and size of your rooms, how you furnish your space and the location of your doors and windows.

Here are some great ways you can use indirect lighting for your home.

Furniture that Illuminates

You can tastefully integrate strip lights in and around your entertainment area like behind the TV or the cabinets placed there. This will make it a much more dynamic space which you would love to look at, even when the TV is off. 

Masked Bedroom lighting

Imagine after a long day’s work, going to bed that not only feels inviting but looks inviting too. Backlighting the headboards of your bed is one of the best decisions you can make. You can not imagine how simple strip lights can completely transform the aesthetics of your bed, creating a warm and welcoming aura around it. It’s elegant, tasteful and frankly, one of the best lighting ideas there is.

Cove lighting for the ceiling

If you have a generous amount of free height, we highly recommend you go for false ceilings with integrated indirect lighting. The diffused lighting ensures there are no awkward shadows or annoying glare while also bathing the room in even, soft and consistent light. They also look so much better than having direct light for ambient illumination. They pair well with any accent lights or chandelier in the same space and adding more layers to the aesthetics of the room.

Hidden lighting for kitchen

Under-cabinet lights are just perfect. Working together with the already inviting aroma of delicious food, this lighting makes your kitchen even more inviting. And by shedding the right kind of light on your counter, it makes the food appear as delicious as it tastes. It is even better if you have quartz counters because when the light reflects on it, it makes the area look bigger and brighter, giving it a more elegant presence.

Backlit mirrors

Needless to say, this is a really cool idea. Backlighting your mirrors instantly enhances the aesthetics by many folds. The indirect, diffused lights give the area an atmospheric illumination that looks enchanting. It also provides uniform lighting from around the mirror, casting you in perfect illumination.

Uplighters to enhance décor

Using floor lamps as a source of indirect lighting can truly elevate your décor to the next level. In areas such as your living room, study and bedroom, where you generally socialise, you can use indirect floor lamps to make those spots comfortable for conversations. They are great as they help limit the overuse of hidden lights and add to the décor with their physical presence. You can also use these uplighters to illuminate any piece of art around your home while also creating a warm atmosphere for those long and winding talks with your loved ones.

You can truly transform your spaces if you use indirect lighting to its full potential. At Tisva, we have enhanced that potential further, by giving you control of your ambience through lighting. Our range of indoor LED strip lights and floor lamps come with dimmability control that allows you to increase and decrease the intensity of light as per mood. Additionally, we also have RGB strip lights that are perfect for mood lighting. Check out our wide range of floor lamps and LED strip lights to find your best fit. If you have any query, book a free consultation with our in-house expert today. He will guide you through your lighting journey and help you make the correct decisions based on your needs and space.