I recently created this Edesign which I thought would be a great example to show you what I mean when I say, “create magic with lighting”.
I wanted to create a room that would be perfect for an elegant adult Birthday party that could be used as a virtual background for Zoom events as part of the Edesign Tribe’s #MYZOOMROOM Digital Backgrounds promotion. During this time of social distancing, we still want to celebrate special occasions with friends and family, even if we can’t do it in person.
I created this room with a sideboard with the Birthday cake and other goodies as well as an area for wine and cocktails. The side tables are set with cocktail glasses and the coffee table with wine and cheese. Birthday presents are stacked on the floor near two of the chairs.
What a fun concept to do a zoom party room! And an excellent exercise to show how the layers of lighting affect the mood of the room. I think lighting is one of the easiest {and most often overlooked} ways to transform a space!
Thanks Janet! Lighting definitely makes a difference when bringing a room from looking great to adding that “wow” factor!
Mary Ann: These renderings are SO good! Wow. I am impressed. I love this post and how you’ve showed us how much of a difference lighting makes in the overall atmotphere of a room!
Mary Ann: These renderings are SO good! Wow. I am impressed. I love this post and how you’ve showed us how much of a difference lighting makes in the overall atmosphere of a room!
Thank you so much Leslie! This was a fun one to do! It took more time to really play around with all the lights to get the effect I wanted but it was worth it!
Your renderings are amazing and such a great example of the mood and ambiance lighting can create in a room. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks so much Lisa! Great lighting is really worth the effort to experience that magical mood whenever you choose.
This is a great illustration on the power of great, layered lighting. I agree with you and see similar things in my projects. Lighting is horrible and I’m not sure what builders are thinking when they do the bare minimum. It definitely has me scratching my head.
By the way, I love the room and ‘theme’ you used to create your renderings. Your fractal art is stunning and a great inspirational piece.
Thank you Sheri! It is amazing how much bad lighting there is out there. How can people live in a main living are with no overhead lighting? I often wonder too what the builders are thinking! And thanks for the compliment on my art! That deep purple color really speaks to me:)
You are singing my song Mary Ann along with other designers, I am sure, regarding lighting. But, you went way over the top with your amazing rederings to support how lighting can definitely be magic.
Oh thank you so much!! I am glad you enjoyed it and I certainly loved making them!
This was amazing information! The renderings helped so much to visualize! Thank you for the information!
Thanks Suzi, I am so glad it was helpful. It is one of the concepts that is hard to visualize and seeing it makes all the difference.
What a great article on what you can accomplish with lighting. It really takes the trained eye of a designer to know how to apply to different room!
Thank you Christina, it certainly helps get the outcome you want!
What a great way to show the difference that lighting makes!
Thank you so much Christina!
Wow, this is an impressive post!! Love ALL Your tips on lighting and how you share the steps to create this amazing purple space. Your work is indeed magical!
Thank you so much Deborah!
I love love layered lighting, you are so right- nothing brings magic to a room like lighting. Thank-you for all your great ideas.
Thank you Pamela, me too! It really does create the most amazing mood and texture in a room!
Love the renderings, wow! You’re so right, lighting can make (or break) a room. It’s so important. Well done, Mary Ann. Love this post.
Thank you Chari!