Lighting

Consulting a lighting designer is essential when choosing fixtures for your home. Homeowners often fall prey to over-lighting, but designers can help construct a lighting scheme for your home by utilizing some of the following techniques to layer lighting.

accent lighting: showcases artwork, plants, or other areas you want to highlight

task lighting: lessens eye strain and properly illuminates daily activities such as reading, working, cooking, putting on makeup, etc.

ambient lighting: gives general light in a room

up-lighting and down-lighting: adds mystery, texture and depth to a room

wall-washing: produces artistic, paint-like effects on walls with light.

Tip: A room that is evenly lit will quickly become boring and tires the eyes. Instead, layer lighting to adequately illuminate a space and effectively create depth and visual interest.

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