Creating the perfect atmosphere in your home starts with lighting. With careful consideration of color temperature, wattage needs, and placement design tricks for creating depth of field, you can create an illuminated sanctuary – even if it's all from scratch. From lampshades to spotlights, achieve a cozy and inviting space with these simple tips.

Tip 1: Consider Your Home's Natural Lighting First

Illuminate your space with a layered lighting plan designed to maximize the natural light already shining through. Think pendants and lamps – strategically placed for subtle drama that adds atmosphere and creates eye-catching points of interest. It's an approach sure to bring out the natural beauty in any room.

Tip 2: Take a Room-By-Room Approach

Taking a room-by-room approach can be the perfect way to craft beautiful lighting in your home without feeling overwhelmed. Let's explore different fixtures and come up with creative solutions for each space.

Kitchen Lighting

Create a warm kitchen atmosphere with ambient lighting over your table and island. Position the lights between 28 and 34 inches from the surface tops, keeping in mind that smaller fixtures should be lower and larger fixtures higher to draw attention. That central spotlight will help bring people together. You can also go bold and try strip lights under the cabinets to help create a stylish accent or add top lights above or inside them – perfect for midnight snackers.

Pulte Kitchenology

Give your kitchen a dose of brightness with the Pulte Illuminator™ kitchen design. This personalized kitchen design is perfect for those who love a spacious kitchen that invites natural light to pour in from every angle and makes this spacious, airy design an amazing experience. Get creative – play up these features and turn them into something special for you and your family.

Living Room Lighting

With a beautiful open-concept layout, your living room and kitchen create an inviting atmosphere to entertain guests or simply relax after long days. Make these spaces even more special with the perfect natural extension – home lighting fixtures. Consider adding warm wall sconces throughout both areas for a layer of light that will make each area come alive.

When it comes to lighting, your living room should be versatile and inviting for any occasion. From bright light during the day when you need a space to work or relax, to dimmable fixtures that help create an intimate atmosphere perfect for reading with some calming music in the background – make sure your living room is prepared.

Bedroom Lighting

Transform your bedroom and bathroom into one harmonious space by considering key details like the main light fixture. Leave a subtle statement in the bedroom by hanging this piece 12 to 20 inches below your 8-foot ceiling or add three extra inches per additional foot of ceiling height. Consider lighting up your night with creative reading lamps next to the bed. Illuminate your space for a more open feel or to make navigating through those dark nights easier. 

Bathroom Lighting

Perhaps you’re feeling like your bathroom needs a bit more lighting. Consider adding wall lights in darker corners to instantly open up the space and add flair. If your vanity doesn't have its own lights yet, try installing fixtures above the mirrors while also brightening things up. This will make getting ready even easier – plus, it's sure to be stylish too.

Bathrooms can be dreamy places with the perfect touch of lights. Cabinet lighting, both in-cabinet and below the cabinet, helps to bring out your vision while providing convenience. Illuminate those spaces for beauty and functionality alike.

Tip 3: Integrate Smart Home Lighting Automation

Home lighting automation is the way to go if you're looking for added convenience and energy efficiency in your living space. Working with homebuilders or picking up a kit at any hardware store are both great solutions – so let's get creative! Transform those dark corners into inviting nooks that always welcome you with warm comfort and stylish sophistication.

Pulte Smart Lighting

With Pulte homebuilders, turning off the lights in your home at night is as easy as saying, “Goodnight.” Thanks to our smart home lighting automation system you can hop into bed with a few words or from the convenience of your mobile device. Goodbye pesky light switch checks and hello sweet dreams.

Tip 4: Choose the Right Types of Light Bulbs

Choosing the right light bulbs for your home is key to adding ambiance or creating a productive environment. Low-temperature lights create an inviting, cozy atmosphere like that of candlelight, while higher temperatures offer more intense illumination akin to natural daylight – perfect when you need some extra motivation. Above all else, make sure it’s a fit for your unique style and needs.

Transform your space with creative lighting solutions. Think of it like adding a pop of color or an eye-catching accent – except you can do all that and more by finding the perfect light fixture. Lighting plays an important role in your home, but determining lighting doesn’t have to be a daunting task, even when building a new construction home. Just make sure to partner with leading homebuilders, like Pulte Homes, and use these tips to help bring your home’s lighting plan to light. Explore a stunning new home community from Pulte today and let us help light the way to your dream home.