The 8pm Shift
There’s a moment usually around 8pm when everything changes. The overhead lights go off, lamps take over and the space begins to feel different. Softer, quieter more contained. It’s less about what you’re doing and more about how the room holds you at the end of the day.
Switch Off Overhead Lighting
Let the space settle into softer tones and make the most of the dimming sunlight outside. Soft shadows and fading light instantly makes you feel more relaxed and signifies that time when you transition from busy daytime mode to kick back mode, getting ready to snuggle on the sofa with your favourite way to switch off.
Create Ambience with Portable Lamps
Position portable lamps around the room to create pockets of glow and low ambient light. Using portable lamps offers you complete freedom to add some effortless illumination wherever you need it, a simple way to layer warmth and add cosy evening vibes.
Embrace Candlelight
Cluster your candles in odd numbers, always. Popping votives, taper or scented candles onto coffee tables and surfaces visible from your lounging space instantly adds depth, creates a relaxing atmosphere and casts flattering low light. When you’re hanging out in the evening, there’s nothing more enticing than beautiful flickering candlelight.
The Scents Of Space
Scent is one of the most evocative of all the senses. We don’t always notice it, but it will bring out a positive response in us and can make the biggest difference as to how happy and relaxed you feel in your evening living space. Whether you light some incense or scented candles, choose a smell that evokes a relaxing vibe and soak it up.
Create Your Evening Sanctuary
Curate your evening sanctuary and get ready to snuggle in for the 8pm shift.
