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Lighting Overview
As every decorator knows, the right light
fixture can "make or break" any
room. But with so many different designs,
many bordering on being works of art, finding
the right fixture (track lights, chandelier,
bullet light, sconce, etc.) can be very time
consuming. However, buying lighting online
is a dream come true: you can take advantage
of a wide selection to find just the right
light fixture at the right price without
leaving the comfort of home.
When choosing a design, remember
the practical
aspects of the light fixture
-- that its
function is to illuminate, so
consider the
effect created by the arrangement
and type
of lights. A few tips:
- avoid spotlights pointed down on glossy surfaces
such as glass or polished table tops or tiled
floors
- if choosing a light to hang over a table,
make sure the light evenly illuminates the
entire table
- choose whether you want the soft glow of
scattered, indirect illumination or the harsh,
pencil-sharp beams of spot lights
- decide whether you want to be able to change
the pattern of light (if so, choose track
style or positionable lights)
See the following articles for
more information:
For lighting outdoor spaces,
see:
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