House
owners spend a lot of time and energy choosing sofas, drapes and other
household collectibles but often forget about the importance of proper
lighting. In the space where you watch television, read books, play games and
entertain guests, lighting serves an important purpose in both the function and
look of the room.
A good
living room lighting plan uses different kinds of light, set at different
heights, that work together to make the space warm and attractive. Many years ago, halogens fixtures were not
common as we see them today, and LEDs are definitely one of the newest options.
So take advantage of the newer and more energy efficient lighting solutions for
residential use. You can go online or visit local lighting showrooms and learn
about the new light sources now available. Let’s take a look at some popular
lighting procedure and how they work in your living room.
Accent: When you want to highlight certain
features in your living room, accent lighting is the way to go. Recessed,
adjustable lights directed to points of interest or under-cabinet lighting in a
display case that highlights selected objects are examples of accent lighting.
Accent lighting adds a pleasing variation of brightness; drawing attention and
putting more light on an architectural feature. For effectiveness, accent
lighting needs to supply about five times as much as light on the focal point
as the surrounding general light.
Ambient:
Stylish chandeliers, ceiling lights, wall-mounted fixtures or portable lamps
can provide the ambiance that casts a warm glow in your living room. It
controls glare and provides the general illumination that makes the living room
feel comfortable and inviting. Since this type of lighting affects the overall
quality of light in the room and tends to be used the most, this is where you
want to use your energy-efficient solutions.
Decorative:
When you want to create interest and add sparkle to your living room, table
lamps, hanging pendants and chandeliers can provide the decorative light that
adds coziness and intimacy, it personalizes your space.
Task: When
you want to read a book or need to write at the desk, good task lighting helps
you get things done. This brighter light can be a floor lamp with a swinging
arm next to a comfortable chair, or a directed light source over a desk.
Portable table lamps allow for flexibility, these are not the lights you use
all the time, they are only to be used when you are doing a task; like reading
or writing.
At Rosemary’s
we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a
limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects
of interior decoration.
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