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ighting is one of the most important features in a home. Besides the obvious purposes of security and enabling you to see, it helps create warmth, mood, drama, and dimension—both in and outside the house—taking a space from ordinary to extraordinary. What’s the best way to achieve a well-lit home? Keep reading for some top tips from area pros.
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RULE OF THREE According to Kathy McDavid, lighting consultant at Lighting Unlimited (lightingu.com), you should aim to have at least three sources of light in family rooms and bedrooms to create a comfortable mood—a goal that “can be achieved with bedside table lamps, a chandelier, and can lighting.” LIGHT-BULB MOMENT The color of light (how yellow or blue a bulb appears to be) is measured by kelvins (K), while
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Room designed by Lindsay Tate Designs; photo by Nicole Dianne Photo.
Top Lighting Tips
