LIGHTING FIXTURES
W hether it is for decorative purposes, provide focused, task oriented illumination or ambience with warmth, lighting is critical for any space and to your day to day functions. By having the correct lighting in place you can transform any space from a casual setting to one that is rich in design and style. Lighting is mostly thought of as a functional part of a home or office but many light fixtures can actually serve as a work of contemporary art.
Lighting can and must be found in a number of areas in your home. The nature and size of the space will determine the best lighting fixture, for instance the dining room is the best place to have that elegant chandelier hanging above the table whereas the kitchen maybe suited more with some pendant lights hanging over the kitchen island. In the living room you can create a great ambience by having a combination of floor and table lamps. There are several options and a very wide range of shapes, sizes and finishes to choose from when it comes to lighting fixtures. Selecting the correct lighting fixture for a space can be a daunting task so you will need to know a few basics. To start with there are 3 basic types of lighting which are: Ambient lighting, commonly known as general lighting which is intended to light up the entire room or space at a uniform level. Accent lighting focuses or highlights a specific point of interest and then there’s task lighting which provides lighting for a specific tasks such reading, writing, cooking or desktop work. For each of these three different types of lighting there are several fixtures available. Below are some of the options to choose from for your home;
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