Illuminate your space
Want to lighten up your place? This article is for you
To illuminate your mood and place, you need a perfect balance of lighting. So, light up each corner of your space with a different lamp and make it special. If you are confused about where you can find the lights that match your aesthetic taste, space and budget, this article is for you.
The Business Standard has prepared a list of lights to make things easier for you. So, now get ready to illuminate your home and make it cosy.
Ambient light
Price: Tk700 to Tk3,00,000
Where to buy: Sunko, New Akma Electronics and Satori
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Depending on the ambience, you choose the primary lighting for each room which is known as ambient lighting. Now, you decide which vibe you want to set there – soft and creamy or intense and bright. Ambient lights usually refer to bracket light, panel light, chandeliers, simply designed pendants or hanging lights from the ceiling that make your hallway, bedroom, kitchen, and outdoor space look gorgeous. All these lights are available in both warm and bright tones.
Sunko in Dhanmondi, and New Akma Electronics in Gulshan-2, are both good locations to buy a variety of classy options. Additionally, there is Satori which has products for both online and physical stores in Gulshan-2, with exclusive designs. The price of these lights can range between Tk700 to Tk3,00,000 depending on its design and number of bulbs.
Accent light
Price: Tk300 to Tk2,500
Where to buy: Sunko, New Akma Electronics and Daraz
Highlight your favourite piece of art using accent lights in the living room and capture the attention of your guests at that focal point. Not only does it lighten up the room but also it can turn any item or furniture into a gorgeous showpiece. Living rooms or staircases, such lights fit at any place. Usually, the price of accent lights range from Tk1,500 to Tk2,500 and can be easily found at Sunko in Dhanmondi, and New Akma Electronics in Gulshan- 2.
If you want to keep your budget low, going with an LED strip light might be a wise decision. These can be easily attached behind a wall to fill the room with different colours. The LED strip light is available at any shop in Mogbazar and Dhanmondi for spot purchasing and Daraz for online purchasing. Moreover, the price of LED strip lights are more budget-friendly and cost around Tk300 to Tk1,200.
Task light
Price: Tk1,600 to Tk10,000
Where to buy: El Dorado BD, Satori and New Akma Electronics
The task light is a must for your study room or at your tiny bedside table. It can brighten up a little space and serve your purpose without any disturbing others. A slim, slender lamp on a corner also enhances the aesthetic beauty of your room. Hence, choosing one with sober colour and simple design is a good idea.
If you are looking for affordable and customised options, online home décor shop El Dorado BD is worth browsing. Here, the lights are available ranging from Tk1,600 to Tk2,150. Satori and New Akma Electronics have quite a unique collection that you can pick up within a budget of Tk10,000.
Tiffany light
Price: Tk9,880 to Tk2,48,880
Where to buy: Keepsake
Place a tiffany table lamp in your living room corner. It will brighten up your room with vibrant colours, using its glass shade. Instead of a task light, we can use a tiffany lamp to illuminate our desks for a classier glow. These lamps come in fancy shapes like pond lilies, dragonflies or snail shells and are available as table lamps and ceiling lamps. A tiffany lamp can not only illuminate your room will an ember glow but also act as a vintage showpiece.
Tiffany lamps and lights are available online at Keepsake ranging from Tk9,880 to Tk2,48,880.
Decorative fairy lights
Price: Tk160 to Tk1,200
Where to buy: Daraz, ColorQo and Fairy lights and watches BD
Fairy lights are found in different colours and shapes to add an element of mythicality to your home. Adorn your curtain with stars, walls with wish balls and mirrors with vanity lights. There are a wide variety of LED balls, photo clip fairy lights and designed fairy lights to choose from. The lights come in many vibrant colours with brightness control. Usually, it has an easy plug-in system, making it very versatile.
Decorative fairy lights are available at almost all the light stores in Dhanmondi, Gulshan and Mogbazar. If you want to order online, Daraz, ColorQo, Fairy lights and Watches BD are good websites to explore. Depending on the quality and the number of bulbs, the price of fairy lights can range from Tk160 to Tk1,200.
