#chandeliers

#chandeliers

When you're setting up a space for a cozy vibe, our guess is that harsh, cool-toned hospital lighting isn't on your mood board. That's what makes choosing the right mood lighting such an art. Soft, warm lighting is a mainstay across our home tours-like this scenic Silver Lake house-for a welcoming ambience. And tons of celebrities and design enthusiasts are forgoing overheads altogether-a through line across Mariah Carey's massive real estate portfolio and in commercial director Talia Mayden's romantic Brooklyn Heights apartment.

If you're trying to create a specific vibe in your dining room, don't rely only on harsh overhead lighting. Instead, take a tip from how interior designers use restaurant lighting to influence diners, and incorporate layered lighting design. Layered lighting integrates a variety of lighting fixtures to create the perfect ambience. Using the right combination can enhance aesthetics and provide the right level of light for specific tasks or to highlight unique or interesting artwork, decor, and architectural or design features.