No overhead lighting

Whether you’re living in a 30-story high rise or the second floor of a townhouse, one thing is nearly universally true of apartments: They never seem to have enough light. And while you can do a bit to fake a brighter space, including revving up dim old overhead lights by swapping in higher-lumen LEDs for dull incandescents or replacing (or removing) heavy shades, it can be tricky to figure out a solution when you don’t have any overhead lights at all.

So you live in a studio apartment—now what? We asked our favorite designers and pulled some inspo from our favorite tiny spaces to show you how to make the most of your new home.

Light up your space with these novel string lights.

This wooden oval dimmable led flush mount seamlessly blends nordic and modern design elements, making it an ideal addition to various spaces such as bedrooms, living rooms, corridors, cafes, and offices. Crafted from solid wood and acrylic, the oval wood ceiling light boasts a lamp body made of rubber wood with distinct texture. Built-in LED light source eliminates the hassle of frequent bulb replacements. With evenly distributed LEDs, it offers over 80% high light output, while the remote…

I liked their use of light and plants. If you get rid of the overhead lighting and you have no windows some cool lighting will be great. This was at a listing I went through yesterday.

A light is a light, right? Well, not quite. The truth is that when it comes to residential lighting, many homeowners mistakenly believe that any light will do the same job. Perhaps they choose the wrong fixture: overhead lighting, pendant lights, wall sconces, or lamps work only when used in the right context. Or maybe they ignore the impact lighting has on mood, home design, and how we see ourselves. With a little education, though, any homeowner can see their lighting design in—well—a…

You are in for a treat! Not only do we have awesome string lights available but click through to see creative ways to use them in your backyard!

These awesome lighting ideas for rooms without ceiling lights will help brighten a room with no overhead light.

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