Using Lighting to Set a Mood in Modern Interiors

I love the way that color can set a mood. That said, lighting is equally as important in mood creation. Below I share some images of spaces by other talented designers (these images are not of my work) that convey a cozy, inviting mood in a large part due to their lighting.

This space uses pendant lights, recessed lights and under cabinet lights to provide a variety of lighting solutions and give a dramatic look.

This backlit grass resin bar is eyecatching. Candles and a backlit wall of plexi glass or a similar material (behind the bar) round out the mood lighting in this space.

Overhead lighting casts pools of light onto the wooden ceiling beams while backlit photographic images on the walls draw your eye.

This reception area does a great job with its lighting.

Carefully selected lighting makes these dark chocolate walls very dramatic.

This bar is all about mood lighting.

A successful lighting plan makes this outdoor space cozy, romantic and inviting.

A romantic hotel room. The lighting makes it.

The lighting in this bar calls attention to some great design choices - in particular, the light flooring which contrasts nicely with a dark wood ceiling.

While the color palette in this space is very neutral - the lighting plan gives it depth and interest.

These lantern style lights not only provide an excellent source of light - they also function as sculpture.