Tip 1: Make It Feel Welcoming You want to give guests a good first impression when they walk in your front door. You want them to feel invited. People are by nature drawn to light but not necessarily by bright lights. People's attention are attracted to contrast rather than brightness. Generally, you have a decorative fixture mounted in the center of the ceiling, which is not necessarily ideal for creating a warm and inviting feeling to your guests. Instead, invest in adding other types of light such as indirect lighting or accent lighting, to create a more welcoming space. Tip