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Apartment Lighting Ideas To Brighten Up Your Sylvania Living Space

January 28, 2025
 Kitchen island and living room inside an upscale apartment

You relocated to the best apartment in a fantastic Sylvania community but found the lighting leaves a little to be desired. How can you make it better without permanently altering your living space? You don’t need to be an electrical technician to shed more light on your situation. In lieu of major wiring jobs, enhance your interior with these apartment lighting ideas.

Select From A Variety Of Portable Lighting Options

Apartment bedroom with window and lamps

Adding a portable light is one of the most straightforward solutions for a darker space. You may use lamps where you need them, but there are additional solutions you might find more attractive. Consider one of these products that offer the supplemental light you desire without irreversibly changing your apartment:

  • Battery-operated puck lighting: Get focused light where you need it with these unobtrusive, adhesive products. Place them underneath cabinets to cast light on a countertop or highlight valuable possessions in a display case. Select from remote or push-on operation.
  • LED strip lights: Would you like to set the mood for a particular room? You might use remote-controlled strip lights behind furnishings or near the top of bedroom walls.
  • Clip-on desk and reading lamps: Maneuverable, lightweight, and effective, clip-on desk and reading lamps are ideal for your workstation or by your bedside. Consider handy rechargeable options.
  • Plug-in or battery-operated wall sconces: Looking for a more stylish option to occupy a primary place| on your wall? You can find lightweight wall sconces in various styles that affix effortlessly with powerful double-sided adhesive tape.

Reflect Natural Light With Mirrors

Studio apartment with a sofa, entertainment center, and bed.

If you wish to make the most of the exterior light streaming through the windows of your spacious apartment in Sylvania, consider using mirrors or alternative reflective decor. Position a sizeable, angled mirror in your bedroom or hang mirrors across from windows. Adhesive mirror tiles are great for dark hallways. Found in various different styles, mirrors are perfect for optimizing light and complementing your individual design preferences. 

Pick Light-Amplifying Decor

Apartment with large, well-lit living room

What you pick for decor will also have an effect on how cheerful and bright a room feels. Metal wall art and accessories reflect outdoor light comparable to mirrors. Even a shimmering tray on a coffee table can send light around the room. Clear glass furniture permits light to penetrate and offers an elegant touch. You can also brighten an area with light-colored floor coverings and textiles. 

If you have heavier curtains, switch them out with airy, sheer fabrics. Tension bars are terrific for a quick, no-damage installation. You may also come across light-managing cellular shades that attach without drilling into the walls. 

Your Future Is Brighter At SOMO Flats In Sylvania

The ideal way to brighten your life is by moving to SOMO Flats in Sylvania. Our inviting community provides many floor plans to choose from, a popular location, and amazing amenities to fit your lifestyle. Schedule a tour today or contact us at 419-843-0855 to talk to one of our friendly leasing agents.