LIGHTING IS LIKE JEWELRY

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Think of lighting in your home like you think of your jewelery. Sometimes you want jewelry to be center stage and sometimes you want it to just blend in. In many homes I visit lighting is an oversight . In my designs not only is lighting NOT an after thought, in many cases it is a focal point.

There are three kinds of lighting to consider, a good lighting plan combines all three according to function and style. 

Basic Types Of Lighting

Three are three basic types of lighting that work together in your home:

1. Ambient (general lighting)
2. Task
3. Accent

 

	Ambient lighting provides your space with overall illumination. Also known as general lighting, it radiates a comfortable level of brightness without glare and allows you to see and walk about safely. It can be accomplished with chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures, recessed or track lights.  Having a central source of ambient light in all rooms is fundamental to a good lighting plan.
	Task lighting helps you perform specific tasks, such as reading, grooming, preparing and cooking food, doing homework, working on hobbies and playing games. It can be provided by recessed and track lighting, pendant lighting and under cabinet lighting, as well as by portable floor and desk lamps. Task lighting should be free of distracting glare and shadows and should be bright enough to prevent eye strain.
	Accent lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. As part of an interior design scheme, it is used to draw the eye to paintings, sculptures and other prized possessions. It can also be used to highlight the texture of a brick or stone wall, window treatments or outdoor landscaping. To be effective, accent lighting requires as least three times as much light on the focal point as the general lighting surrounding it. Accent lighting is usually provided by recessed and track lighting or wall-mounted picture lights.

*American Lighting Association

The next time you are planning a space make sure to consider your "jewelry"!! Incorporate ambient, task and accent lighting for a full proof plan that will light the way to a fabulous design.

I like my jewelery big and sparkly but I was born with glitter in my veins!

Lighting displayed in the YouTube Video was purchased at:

 The Lighting Gallery

326 East Jericho Tpke

Huntington Station, NY 11726

     631-271-7700

Front Foyer Chandelier                          $375.00

Kitchen Pendants                                     $132.00

Master Bathroom Sconces                     $278.00

Black and White Bathroom Sconces     $172.20

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