Transform Your Lighting Without Breaking the Bank

#1 – Layer your lighting: Fine tune your lighting by ensuring that there are several different height levels of light. For example, something overhead, one on the floor, a table lamp, and possibly something decorative like a lava lamp or candle. Do the same with your bulb colors by intermixing warm and cool bulbs.

#2 – Swap out light shades: Add new life to your current lamps by swapping the shades. Opt for wicker or organically shaped cloth for a unique look. Match a lamp shade to your accent wall for a fun punch of color.

#3 – Add a floor lamp: Transform those dark corners with a stylish floor lamp. There are plenty of inexpensive options on the market.

#4 – Jewelry for your lamps: Swap out the finials on your lamps. Go for stone accents, which add a natural, upscale touch. Check out Etsy or eBay for great deals.

#5 – Transform dated overheads: Go to TulipShades.com to view a fun assortment of overhead lighting covers that will change the look and feel of dated overhead lighting.

#6 – Use a variety of materials: Mix up the look and feel of your lighting by choosing light sources made from a combination of materials: wicker, cloth, ceramic and glass.

#7 – String lighting: Use string lighting as accent areas in your home and to add a soft, star-like glow to dark areas. Strung lighting in bedrooms can add a romantic, magical touch.