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Lighting- An Important Aspect Of Home Decor

by Scott Rodgers

While decorating our homes, we are more concerned with the furniture, carpets, paint, decorative pieces etc. Yes, these have a great effect on the look of the room , however, there is one more factor that greatly influences the beauty of the place and that is the lighting plan. You can create any type of environment using the appropriate lighting fixtures.

It can transform unappealing spaces into desirable ones. Bright rooms give a positive and optimistic feeling, while darker rooms are more intimate and romantic.

Natural light is very important for your home. You can even utilize this natural light to give a bright look to your room. Paint the wall that receives direct sunlight with a bright color. It will be reflected and will bring in a nice feel.

There are a numerous options for decorating the homes with electrical lights. Lamps are a common lighting fixtures. These are portable and you can control their intensity, color and area of spreading. The key to a good lighting plan is to use layering, i.e. make use of multiple kinds of fixture in a room rather than using a single type. This will give a better effect.

Ambiance lighting is to lighten the whole room and give a certain mood to the space. Accent lighting is used to illuminate certain aspects or details of the interior decoration, as sculptures, pictures or display shelves.

Lighting could be functional or aesthetic. Functionally, the lighting needs to be correct for the intended purpose. A great example of functional lighting is task lighting: lamps for reading, lights over the sink or over the mirror in the bathroom. Task lighting should always be glare free to make the task easier without straining the eyes.

For home decor, you can choose from various decorative lighting fixtures. You can use fancy lampshades for the corner tables. They look amazing even when they are turned off. Decorative lighting can be used in ceiling corners. The color and brightness level should be accurate for bringing in the desired look.

Lighting requires careful planning as it is one of the most important aspect of home decor.

About the Author:

Scott Rodgers is a highly talented author on electrician works. His stupendous exposure on lighting works has helped a lot many Sherman Oaks Electricians and Buffalo Electricians to get a strong grip on their business.

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