Light It Up !
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Lighting is a key element in decorating that many
people tend to overlook. How you light a room will allow you
to create a certain mood, be it bright and cheery, or cozy
and romantic. The correct balance of lighting can make or
break a room. Keep these important tips in mind when
planning your next room.
- Spread the light around the room
in a triangle. This will ensure that there is lighting
where needed for conversation, reading, playing games,
or lighting your favorite objects.
- Accent lighting provides that
extra touch that makes a room sparkle. Create an element
of surprise by tucking a small lamp inside a bookcase or
china cabinet.
- Control the mood of a room with
dimmers. Use up lighting to provide a glow in a dark
corner. A dark colored room will require more light than
a light colored room. You may need to add extra lighting
or change to brighter bulbs to accommodate for the wall
color.
- A good rule of thumb for the size
(diameter) of a dining room chandelier would be 1/2 the
width of the table plus a minimum of 5 inches. The
bottom of the lamp should hang about 30 inches from the
table in a room with 8 foot ceilings. For every
additional foot of ceiling height, raise the fixture 1
to 3 inches.
Ideally a reading lamp should be situated so that the light
pours over the shoulder. If necessary, add a stack of books
without the jackets under the lamp to adjust the height of
the lamp to maximize light and minimize glare. Do not place
a lamp in the center of the table. Adjust side to side, or
front to back to address the task at hand.
By Kim Boyer |
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