Lucky for us, in the age of easy DIY hacks, suggestions abound for ways to add lighting without calling an electrician. Whether you’re adding lights or working with what you already have, we’re sure these hacks are the way to create the ambiance of your dreams. “Lighting is a bigger deal in your space than you’d think,” Youngblood says. “Having the appropriate amount of lighting makes a big difference. For example, general overhead lighting can be put on a dimmer to appropriately give your room the overall look and feel you want, depending upon the mood or time of day." TikTok user @laurenmariiiie certainly didn’t let it stop her with this easy bathroom vanity project. Using LED strip lights, she created a whole new vibe in her bathroom using battery-operated strip lights. Other users get the same effect with puck lights—which Youngblood notes are ideal for any under-cabinet solutions. “Lighting found under cabinets and spotlights on pieces of artwork are often forgotten,” Youngblood notes. “This type of lighting not only gives your space ambiance but also attention to items you want to highlight.” “One of my favorite and easy ways to add lighting is utilizing sconces,” Drew Scott of Lone Fox Home says. “Instead of having to deal with wiring or an electrician, you can add puck lights to the sconces in place of light bulbs." “I actually have 2 sconces in my bedroom that both have puck lights, and no one would ever know,” Scott continues. “You have additional lighting and can add fun fixtures around your home.” “We just installed TUO lights for a client worried about their circadian rhythm,” she explains. “They are just light bulbs that you can screw in yourself—super simple. The same goes with red light therapy bulbs or bulbs that change from warm to cool.” “Get a light kit on your ceiling fan, or do a swag with a hanging light,” she suggests. “When swagging and hanging a ceiling light, always make sure you adjust the length and connect to a ceiling mount. You will want to hold the cord in place and screw it in. Then, just screw in your bulb and you’re ready to go.” “Nothing sets the mood of a room like candlelight,” she says. “LED candles are ideal for romantic candlelit ambiance without dangerous flames or messy wax drippings. The best part? They’ll last forever!” “We recommend solar lights for outdoor lighting that won’t run up your electric bill,” Knopfler says. “Solar bricks are great for porch steps, gardens, and pathways for safety and style through the night. Solar lanterns can be placed by the door for extra lighting at night, and they will elevate your porch decor while it charges during the day, and string lights are a romantic option for ‘overhead’ lighting on your porch or balcony.”
