A recent study by American Time Use Survey found that we spend about 62% of our waking hours at home. Since you are going to be spending so much time at home, don’t you think it’s worth it to make sure your lighting is on point? Lighting plays a pivotal role in the design, feel, and health of your home. Here are the top four lighting trends of 2023 to help you get the most out of your home.

Sustainability

Far from just a socially contrived buzzword, sustainability is an important aspect of design. Smart consumer choices on your part can have an impact on the environment and your wallet! The easiest way to board the sustainability train is to get all the fixtures in your house switched over to LED bulbs. Not only do LEDs offer you more control options than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, they also generally last longer and consume less electricity. This means less waste and a lower energy bill for you.

Natural Light

Gone are the days of the eccentric window treatments and valences. Although these can be beautiful, they tend to block the natural light. Natural light not only boosts your design, but it also helps to boost your mood. Sunlight has been proven to affect the area of your brain that affects your mood and overall wellness. As if that wasn’t a big enough reason to put natural light on the hottest trend list, it’s also free!

Downlights

If you are a fan of home renovation shows, then this trend will come as no surprise! Downlights add a touch of style and class to any room. The newest generation of downlights offers dimming, easy installation, super low profiles (under 1”!), and a CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 90, which means the light helps to bring out the true, vibrant colors of your space. Another great benefit of downlights is that you get the lighting you want without the clutter of too many fixtures.

Track Lighting

Track lighting works as a source of general lighting, but it works best layered among other sources of light to highlight pieces or parts of your room design and add task lighting. An example might be using track lighting to highlight a piece of art on the wall, or to create a well-lit area on the couch where you can read. Because you can adjust the orientation of the lights after installation, track lights offer flexibility in your design and allow you to change things up on occasion. Track lighting works especially well when paired with downlights for general lighting.

So, there you have it - four easy and amazing ways to make the lighting in your home the best that it can be for 2023! Make this the year that you make the 62% of your life, the best of your life! To speak with one of our US-based certified lighting specialists, call 1-800-624-4488, or try the convenient pop-up chat feature at the bottom right corner of our web pages.