Task Lighting

Task lighting is ideal for work areas such as the kitchen counter, an office desk or a reading desk or sofa. it won't brighten up your entire apartment, but it does shed plenty of light over areas that need it the most. Pendant lights are ideal for the kitchen while a bright lamp is often the solution of choice for a desk or table.

Mix and Match Lighting

Don't rely on only one form of lighting to brighten up a living room, kitchen or bedroom. Mix and match ceiling lighting with floor and wall lighting to brighten up the area. Adding light fixtures to different parts of a room will ensure that there are no dark corners to ruin your apartment ambiance. It will also enable you to change the mood of the room by only using select lights at certain times. Nonetheless, it's important to make sure that all the lighting fixtures are similar in style; otherwise, the room may appear disorganized. 

Using Mirrors to Reflect Natural Light

Make the most of the natural light already coming into your apartment by reflecting it with one or more mirrors. You can use a large mirror or several smaller ones in various locations to shine natural light into dimly lit corners of your apartment. As an added benefit, mirrors will give your apartment a spacious appearance.

If you are looking for bright, cheery apartments in the Northridge, CA area, Candlewood North may be just right for you. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment plans are available in various price points to suit your needs, and the apartment complex offers a host of great amenities such as covered parking, a resort-style pool, a BBQ grilling area and easy access to Metrolink and main roads. Additionally, each apartment has its own balcony/patio area to provide ample natural light, making it easy for you to enjoy a bright, cheery home where you can work, hang out with friends or simply relax and take in the view.

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