Creating the perfect environment is all about finding the right balance between style, functionality, and ambiance. 

One of the most crucial design elements is lighting — especially layered lighting — because it serves multiple purposes. 

Layered lighting illuminates a space, enhances architectural features, and creates a sense of depth and dimension. 

Just as importantly — and maybe even more so — is the psychological factor we experience.

Layered lighting has a direct impact on our emotions. It enables you to define or enhance a vibe by adjusting the ambiance to suit your mood or event. 

Which is why layers of lighting will forever remain a prominent focus in all our projects.

Thoughtfully designed environments maximize natural lighting, but also include layers of ambient, task, and accent lighting, because each layer complements the other while creating a comprehensive solution that just feels good.  

Here’s why it matters: 

Evenly distributed ambient lighting eliminates dark shadows and provides overall illumination to a room. 

Task lighting combined with strategically placed fixtures concentrates light where needed without disturbing the overall room's ambiance.

Accent lighting beautifully highlights and showcases unique features and specialty items like sculptures and artwork.

There’s also the infusion of decorative lighting, which provides functional light while serving as eye-catching design elements that give the space some flavor. 

And my favorite all-time lighting mandate: DIMMERS, baby! From recessed lighting to decorative fixtures, everything must be on dimmers, so you have full control over the output and the vibe.  

The result of this beautiful fusion of layered lighting? 

Harmonious, functional, well-balanced, and stunning spaces that provide visual intrigue, reflect your personal style, and enhance your daily living experience.

In Gratitude and Good Vibes, 

Michelle and the Creative Edge team