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Apartment Lighting Ideas To Brighten Up Your Indianapolis Living Space

January 28, 2025
 Kitchen island and living room inside an upscale apartment

You settled into the best apartment in a fantastic Indianapolis community but discovered the lighting is insufficient. How can you enhance it without making permanent changes to your space? You don’t need to be a licensed electrician to shed more light on your situation. Rather than major wiring renovations, brighten your living area with the following apartment lighting ideas.

Select From A Variety Of Portable Lighting Alternatives

Apartment bedroom with window and lamps

Adding a portable light is one of the simplest solutions for an underlit interior. You might integrate lamps wherever needed, but there are alternatives you could find more attractive. Consider one of these products that deliver the extra light you want without irreversibly changing your apartment:

  • Battery-powered puck lights: Get concentrated light wherever you need it with these unobtrusive, stick-on products. Place them underneath cabinets to shine light on a countertop or highlight valuable items in a display case. Choose from remote or push-on operation.
  • LED strip lighting: Looking to set the mood for a particular room? You could consider remote-controlled strip lights along the baseboard or near the top of bedroom walls.
  • Clip-on desk and reading lamps: Adjustable, lightweight, and effective, clip-on reading and desk lamps are excellent for your home office or by your bed. Choose convenient rechargeable ones.
  • Plug-in or battery-powered wall sconces: Looking for a more attractive option to claim a prominent location| on your wall? You can find easy-to-remove wall sconces in various styles that affix effortlessly with powerful two-sided adhesive tape.

Reflect Natural Light With Mirrors

Studio apartment with a sofa, entertainment center, and bed.

If you want to maximize the natural light entering through the windows of your roomy apartment in Indianapolis, consider using mirrors or additional light-reflecting decor. Place a sizeable, angled mirror in your bedroom or place other mirrors opposite windows. Adhesive mirror tiles can help in darker hallways. Found in a wide range of sizes and styles, mirrors are perfect for optimizing light and complementing your unique design preferences. 

Choose Light-Amplifying Decor

Apartment with large, well-lit living room

What you select for decor will also impact how cheerful and bright a room feels. Metal accessories and wall art reflect light similar to mirrors. Even a mirrored tray on a coffee table can direct light up. Clear glass furniture permits light to penetrate and imparts a fashionable touch. You may also brighten a room with lighter-colored textiles and rugs. 

If you have denser curtains, switch them out with lighter, sheer options. Tension bars are terrific for a simple, no-damage installation. You can even come across light-controlling cellular shades that affix to walls without drilling. 

Look To A Brighter Future At Block 20 In Indianapolis

The perfect way to brighten up your life is by finding your new home at Block 20 in Indianapolis. Our hospitable community offers a sought-after location, various floor plans, and amazing amenities to accommodate your lifestyle. Schedule a tour today or contact us at 463-777-2762 to speak with one of our friendly leasing agents.