Spotlights are one of those strange beings in the world of home lighting – at first glance, they are kind of boring; often overlooked or dismissed as purpose lighting and nothing more. But we’ve found some of the most successful lighting schemes and effects have always been based around clever use of spot lighting and spotlights. With this in mind, we figured it was high time for a reappraisal of the humble spot light.
But take a look at some of our favourite spotlight schemes below, and you’ll see that spotlights can create a fantastic feature, regardless of the room. As a side note as well, you’ll find spotlights one of the most creative lights to work with, mainly because they can slide into any scheme, regardless of period or style.
In the room above, spotlights are deservedly in the spotlight thanks to a clever use of recessed lighting. Individual spot lights are concealed by an additional wood panel, creating a line of light that accentuates the open space. A great transferrable idea for loft spaces and open plan living areas.
You can really go to town with spotlights that accentuate your prized possessions and art. Spotlights are used in both recessed walls and above to create a double highlight effect, allowing an area that is often overlooked - the hallway - to suddenly become a high impact space in it's own right.
Speaking of stairs, you can also use spotlights at a lower level to highlight your stairway. A great idea for solid wood or concrete stairs, or in the case above, on a set of seagrass matted stairs. We love the alternating sides of the spot lighting, creating a stunning effect that is as practical as it is beautiful.
Playing up your finest features are the natural domain of spotlights - but don't be fooled into thinking they only work in large areas. In this relatively small living room, the spotlights sunken into a recessed statement wall not only show off the colour, but add extra light into the room, making it appear infinitely more spacious.
Of course, the kitchen is a natural fit for clever spot lighting, combining a dual purpose of highlighting your best features as well as providing direct light essential for all your kitchen tasks. We like the twist of the recessed LED spot lighting under the cupboards, which brings a very modern edge to this simple kitchen.
But like we said earlier, spot lighting does not always have to be stark or sleek. The clever use of two warm spotlights in this room provide a great light source for accenting period features like the recessed walls and fireplace, whilst being inconspicuous enough to tie in with the overall traditional theme.
