Finding the perfect lighting fixtures for a particular area of your home requires careful planning and of course some experimentation. A good lighting plan, however, is only the beginning of the process to follow when lighting a home. After identifying the lighting requirements of a room, the next step is, of course, try as best [...]
To get the most out of a light fixture, position it optimally with regard to its purpose. For instance, a pendant fixture intended to provide ambient or background illumination casts a broader path of light the closer it is to the ceiling, but if it is meant to provide task lighting, it must be set [...]
To make a space more intimate Use several table lamps to create a cozy glow. Make sure they have shades in colors that are warm rather than cool, such as alabaster, pearl, parchment, or ivory instead of white, so the light they cast has a mellow tone. Window treatments Window treatments have a huge impact [...]
If a room is awkwardly proportioned, too large or small, prosaic and bland, or boring and lackluster, clever lighting can help correct some of these defects. To make a ceiling look higher Use floor or wall-mounted up-lights to throw light up on the ceiling or conceal lighting behind a cornice or cove mounted high on [...]
Developing you lighting plan is important before you decide to install any lighting fixtures in your house. A lighting plan can help you to avoid many mistakes in your house renovation such as unnecessary hacking a wall, having too few electrical outlets and not having the right length of wires. Fist of all, the basic [...]