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Radiant Lighting Coloured lamp shades
Swap out existing lamp shades
for colourful alternatives.This is an
olour impacts our mood and has unexpected way to introduce a pop of coloured glass or painted metal serve
a profound effect on our emotions colour to a room while diffusing the as statement pieces and are guaranteed
Cand well-being. It has long been light, creating a soft and inviting glow. to add an element of cheer to any room.
known that bright, vibrant hues have While introducing colour to a space
the power to uplift our spirits, enhance Colourful accent lighting though lighting is fun, it is important
positivity, and create a joyful ambience. Colourful accent lighting in the form to always harmonise your colour
While incorporating colour into the home of coloured LED strips or spotlights combinations so that the end look is
through textiles, furniture and wall paint can be used to highlight certain objects both visually appealing and balanced.
is usually the go-to, don’t underestimate and features in the home. Warm tones When choosing more than one shade,
the impact that lighting can have too. It is of yellow and orange will create a cosy, choose complementary colours that
common to experience a bit of a mental inviting ambience, while cool tones of sit opposite each other on the colour
slump during the winter months, but there blue and green can make a home office wheel (for example, blue and orange)
are ways to combat this through your choice or bathroom feel refreshed. or analogous colours that sit adjacent
of lighting. These are some of our favourite to one another on the colour wheel (for
ways to brighten up even the drearest of Colourful materials example, green and blue). dw
winter days with colourful lighting. Pendants, chandeliers and wall
sconces made from materials such as www.radiant.co.za
Coloured light bulbs
A bold approach, but one that has a
significant impact, is swapping out a
standard white light bulb or two for a
colourful counterpart. Bulbs in shades of
yellow, orange, red, green or blue instantly
infuse vibrant hues into a space and can
be used to evoke specific moods.

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