- Lighting illuminates, but can have meaning and significance also.light 3 image by Igor Pashin from Fotolia.com
Whether your decor tends towards the sleek and modern or country chic, up-to-date lighting and fixtures will illuminate your home to its best advantage. Common areas are most affected by lighting choices. Lighting tones, warm and cool, and the brightness and darkness of the light should be considered with care. Safety and function are a priority. Lighting fixtures up the anty. Choices are endless, but keeping in mind the overall design theme and uses for the lighting fixture will narrow the field. - A variety of lights is best in the kitchen.kitchen image by Rich Johnson from Fotolia.com
The kitchen may be the heart of the family, but without proper lighting, it can be a shady spot ripe for a family pow-wow that is riddled with miscommunication. The kitchen needs multiple sources of light in order to function properly. Safety in the kitchen cannot occur without bright, sufficient lighting, which enables the home resident to see clearly around them.
Light fixtures should be attached to ceilings or walls to prevent fire hazards and chance of electrocution. Considering the type of activities that occur in the kitchen is wise before making lighting selections. Homework, dining, cooking and visiting with guests all require adequate light. Overly bright lights, which cause shadows, as well as dim lighting, should be avoided. - Fit the lighting fixtures to suit the decor of the home.Living image by Raulmah?3n from Fotolia.com
Lighting in the living room has a number of purposes. Generally the first room to walk into, lighting must provide a safe and well-lit entrance. After dark, when other light sources may not be on in the home, easy accessibility to a lamp or light switch from the doorway is key. Aside from the practical, lighting should be warm and inviting. This is a place that you come home to. Lighting should be relaxing and soothing. A reading lamp, close to chairs or sofas is a necessity for the reader. Lighting that is too cool or bright and glaring can be jarring to the senses when winding down. If the home has little access to outdoor light during the day, consider how the room will be lighted during the day. Artwork is something that you may choose to highlight. Special lamps are available for this purpose. - Outdoor lighting serves a number of purposes. First and foremost is safety. It is important to be able to see along walkways, paths and driveways during night hours. Security is also important. A well-illuminated home will deter intruders from the home. A few lights, set at different angles will create a softer look than one or two bright lights. Pathway and stair lighting have a number of options that can meld with your outdoor decor to create function as well as beauty. Lights are available to accent trees, flags and other outdoor structures. Group activities, parties and outdoor meals are considerations when purchasing lights and fixtures. Make sure to buy outdoor lighting that can hold up to the elements.
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