Lighting hacks

Whether you’re living in a 30-story high rise or the second floor of a townhouse, one thing is nearly universally true of apartments: They never seem to have enough light. And while you can do a bit to fake a brighter space, including revving up dim old overhead lights by swapping in higher-lumen LEDs for dull incandescents or replacing (or removing) heavy shades, it can be tricky to figure out a solution when you don’t have any overhead lights at all.

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E R I K A on Instagram: "Nescafé H A C K 💡 DIY Pendant lamp Without power connection. You only need a socket . How to make: 1.Clean glass 2. Remove label. Tip It works best with a hair dryer 3. Draw circle in the lid. 4. I used a light bulb frame like for the Christmas stars from Ikea 5. Vintage light bulb E14 6. Hang up and you're done Enjoy the beautiful light 💡 These glasses are perfect for this.The golden lid looks particularly good with the white cables and Vintage bulb…

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Don't let your lack of overhead lighting get you down. Check out our creative ideas for lighting room without ceiling lights.

When moving into a new home, lighting is one of the key elements to making the space feel warm and inviting. Yet very often, the lighting that exists is less than ideal, something that is especially true of rental apartments. You name it, I’ve seen it, from not enough lighting, to light switches being in the wrong place, […]