Lighting your Holiday Beach Cottage
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Beach cottages are often the epitome of relaxation and serenity. It is why holiday goers often choose these kind of dwellings over hotels whenever they are into a beach vacation. If you happen to own one, there are so many beautiful elements involved when designing a beach cottage; here are five great lighting suggestions to help you illuminate your beach cottage dĂŠcor and make your holiday cottage standout. Natural Light. Beach cottages are designed to enjoy the beauty of the natural environment, and thus, it only makes sense to incorporate as much natural light into the cottage dĂŠcor. Skylights and large unobstructed windows should be taken full advantage of to maximize the sunlight. However, if an abundance of skylights is not in your budget or construction plans, collector's lamps, glass pendants, natural element features, and lanterns can help light your space and still keep that organic beach cottage feel. Collector's Lamps. Collector's lamps are lamp bases that are made from clear glass and can be filled with a "collection" of items. For the beach cottage, fill these versatile lamp bases with seashells, sea glass, or polished sea stones. It is a great way to showcase a collection of beach items that you may have collected outside of your cottage. Make sure to only use bases specifically designed and sold as collector's lamps, as they are created to safely hold items. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding safe materials to use and filling directions. Glass Pendant Lights. Glass pendant lights are perfect choices for beach cottage kitchens and bathrooms. Choose a frosted glass shade over clear glass: the clear glass looks too modern in a beach cottage room. If you are looking for something a little more ornate than frosted glass, blown glass shades can be ordered to match the color scheme in the room. Natural Element Lighting Features. Aside from lamps and skylights, natural elements can be used to add additional lighting options to your beach cottage dĂŠcor. A large piece of driftwood can make a beautiful rustic platform for faux flameless candles: the driftwood could be suspended to create a natural chandelier or sit on a table for an illuminated centerpiece. In addition, other natural materials such as river stones and sea glass are perfect to use in candle holders to ground large pillar candles.
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Always practice fire safety: never use candles with materials that are not flame-resistant. Lantern-Inspired Fixtures. With all the beautiful luminary choices inside your beach cottage, don't forget to light up the exterior with lantern-inspired fixtures. Lantern-inspired fixtures are a perfect fit for cottage lighting: nickel, bronze, and copper finishes bring the rustic, seaside ambiance to front porch and garage lighting. Solar powered lanterns can also be used to light walkways and garden beds, making sure that every part of your beach cottage is illuminated beautifully. Surely after seeing these wonderful lighting elements on your holiday cottage, your guest will certainly come back the next holiday season.
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