With summer here, give your interiors a fresh face with some unique and distinctive lighting ideas. These are simple ways to change the look of your home in a way that is subtle but perfectly suited for the warmer weather and longer days. Use these ideas to inspire your own lighting visions and visit a lighting retailer for distinctive fixtures, unique lamps, and the perfect shades.

Give your interiors a fresh look with these summer lighting ideas:

Use decorative and pretty pendant light fixtures for a light and breezy feel to your space. You can also hang string lights from a tree branch and suspend them or a unique type of pendant lamp in your home. Ask about custom paper shades for a cool accessory that coordinates with your interior.

If you want to channel the beach, use clear glass lanterns around your interior. Fill the inside with LED bulbs and cords that you discreetly thread through the back; use battery operated candles or votives inside if you want a great back-up light source during summer storms. Place these lanterns in groupings on shelves, tables, or your nightstand for a fresh, coastal vibe.

Clear away clutter and get rid of extra furnishings by hanging your light sources on a wall in the home. Use chic wall sconces instead of lamps and tables for a fresh look for your summertime spaces. The light is emitted upward, which also helps with shadows, creating an alluring and relaxing mood. Choose vintage brass sconces or more modern glass style fixtures from your favorite lighting retail venue.

Choose cool White LED bulbs for your favorite lamps and lights this summer; cool white bulbs have a blue tinge that gives a crisp, clear feeling to your illuminated spaces- while also being a very energy efficient and cost effective way to light your home. 

Warm white LED have a more yellow light that is warmer and cozier, perfect for fall and winter interiors. Both types are energy efficient and cost saving, lasting far longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs.

It seems that everything old is new again when it comes to lighting fixtures and lighting trends; for instance, the very-retro styled Edison bulbs are the must-have lighting fixture at the moment. These bulbs are distinguished by their visible filament and unique glass shape that seems vintage yet is very energy efficient and long-lasting. 

These are often suspended in groupings, comprising simple and appealing fixtures without the need for shades, which further highlights the Edison bulbs themselves.

A fireplace is an excellent light source in a home, but perhaps less practical during warm summer months. During this season, consider some fireplace ideas that make the most of your non-working fireplaces or your fireplace not in use. 

Make it an illuminated focal point by filling with books, art objects, or other items, and use a small task light tucked inconspicuously behind the hearth to highlight the display. The effects are dazzling! Talk to your lighting professional about energy-efficient bulbs and fixtures that may reduce your energy costs over time. The savings for many of the newer LED bulbs will pay for the conversion, often many times over.

Do you want to bring a fresh face to your interior this summer? Visit Lamp & Lamp Shade Specialties for the fixtures and shades that you need to bring your vision to life. Use these ideas for some trendy and functional ways to freshen-up the looks and enhance the lighting in your home this season.