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Apartment Lighting Ideas To Brighten Up Your Carmel Space

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

You settled into the perfect apartment in a terrific Carmel community but discovered the lighting leaves a little to be desired. How can you make it better without permanently changing your space? You don’t need to be a licensed electrician to shed more light on your situation. Rather than major wiring jobs, brighten your living space with these apartment lighting ideas.

Pick From A Range Of Portable Lighting Solutions

Apartment bedroom with window and lamps

Adding a portable light is among the most straightforward solutions for an underlit interior. You may incorporate lamps wherever needed, but there are alternatives you may find more attractive. Consider one of these possibilities that deliver the supplemental light you desire without irreversibly altering your unit:

  • Battery-operated puck lighting: Enjoy focused light where you want it with these unobtrusive, self-adhering products. Place them on the underside of cabinets to cast light on a kitchen counter or illuminate prized possessions inside a display case. Pick from touch or remote function.
  • LED strip lights: Would you like to set the mood for a particular area? You could use remote-controlled strip lights along the baseboard or at the top of bedroom walls.
  • Clip-on desk and reading lamps: Lightweight, maneuverable, and effective, clip-on reading and desk lamps are excellent for your workspace or next to your bed. Consider practical rechargeable ones.
  • Battery-operated or plug-in wall sconces: Looking for a more attractive option to take a prime place| on your wall? You can get removable wall sconces in any style that easily attach 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 well-designed apartment in Carmel, think about using mirrors or alternative light-reflecting decor. Use a head-to-toe, angled mirror in your personal space or hang other mirrors across from windows. Self-adhering mirror tiles can help in darker hallways. Found in a wide range of sizes and styles, mirrors can complement any type of decor. 

Pick Illuminating Decor

Apartment with large, well-lit living room

What you pick for decor will also impact how cheerful and bright a room feels. Metallic pieces and wall art reflect light in a similar fashion as mirrors. Even a shimmering serving tray on a coffee table can send light around the room. Glass or lucite furniture lets light pass through and provides a stylish touch. You may also brighten an area with lighter-colored textiles and rugs. 

If you use denser curtains, try switching them out with lighter, sheer options. Tension bars are fantastic for a quick, wall-safe installation. You may also find light-filtering cellular shades that attach to walls with no drill required. 

Your Future Looks Brighter At Midtown Flats In Carmel

The perfect way to brighten your life is by moving to Midtown Flats in Carmel. Our inviting community offers many floor plans to choose from, a sought-after location, and incredible amenities to suit your lifestyle. Arrange a tour today or dial 317-597-4596 to talk to one of our helpful leasing professionals.