HOME LIGHTING

TASK LIGHTING

If you are looking to save money I suggest you invest in task lighting. Task lighting helps you to perform task easier and faster then general lighting. This lighting can be inexpensive table lamps or floor lamps. Task lighting can also involve the use of hanging lamps and pendent both popularly used in kitchen and dinning room design.

One tip for your task lighting is to create a lighting layout that will benefit your needs. If you don’t often use the task lighting, but you still want the area lit, use dimmer switches to allow you to control the light used. Another tip is to have your task lighting set on a different switch then your general lighting. This will help save you energy and keep your bulbs longer.

WHERE SHOULD YOU USE TASK LIGHTING?

Task lighting is useful in many areas of your home. The kitchen is a huge area for specific task. You need to be able to clean, cook and perform many household duties. Make sure your counter areas are well lit for cleaning, utilize under cabinet lighting to make your work load much easier and to get your kitchen cleaner. Use pendent over islands to help when cooking, cleaning and other household task.

If you do not have a study your living room may serve as your reading area. If this is the case for you. Check into floor or table lamps to provide ample light for reading. You may also want these on a dimmer so that the light level can be changed if your watching a movie or are located very close to the lamp. Keep recessed lighting on a dimmer as it is general lighting, but may need to be dimmed.

Overall if your building a new home or remodeling a new home, adding task lighting is a must. One helpful tip is to put everything on a dimmer so that you can create mood lighting and save energy. There are of course exceptions to the dimmer, that being general cleaning lighting in the kitchen; excluding under cabinet lighting as it also can set a mood and provide drama. Use your lifestyle to decide what works for you, but as always think of who may live in that home when you do not and plan ahead for that also.

HOME LIGHTING

Accent, Table, Floor, Buffet & outdoor Lamps

When you are looking to change or update the look of your home decor consider using lamps. By simply replacing your old lamps for something new you can transform the look and feel of any room.

If you are looking for a softer approach use shades that are a bit darker such as taupe rather then ivory or white. The shade of the lamp is what can transform a cold, uninviting room to one that is cozy and welcoming. There are various shapes of shades but it is a good idea to make sure the lamp shade you choose is proportional to the base. In other words, if you are looking at a table lamp try to make sure that the shade is 2/3 of the height of the base it sits on or you will have a beautiful lamp looking out-of-sorts.

The style you choose is up to you. Don't be afraid to mix modern with traditional if the overall look makes you happy. One important note I must mention that a lot of people (including myself) forget when choosing home lighting is what tasks will the lamp be used for! I can not emphasis this enough. I found really cool lamps that I loved for my family room. The floor lamps and table lamps have an amber shades and I absolutely adore the soft ambiance they give in the evening...only problem is if I want to read a book I have to turn on the overhead lights as the lamps and their shades are really not meant for the task of reading. If you can deal with that then it is not a problem.

Basically there are four types of lighting to consider when redecorating or designing your room and they are: (1) Ambient lighting used for those undefined areas of your room mainly used for navigational purposes. (2) Task lighting which illuminates bright light for the task at hand( i.e. reading, cooking etc.) (3)Accent lighting similar to task lighting as it gives directed light but it focuses on focal points of interest like artwork and sets the mood for the space. (4)Decorative lighting can be achieved with Ambient, Task or Accent lighting but decorative lighting usually is the focal point such as a chandelier in the dining room.

Thankfully there are endless possibilities for achieving the look you desire with home lighting that can and will make your life much easier and enjoyable.

TABLE ANIMALS LAMPS

The best way to decorate the children’s rooms is to use animals table lamps. These Lamps let you create the relaxing atmosphere and fill yourself close to nature.

An elephant takes a break, gazing with wonder at the glowing jungle scene above lamp. Richly colored and remarkably detailed, the Elephant Lamp is a must-have for anyone who adores these gentle giants! This lamp created the Jungle Atmosphere in your room.

The lovely Dolphin Lamp is a stunning reminder of the beauty beneath the sea! A gracefully curling wave base bears aloft a pair of dancing dolphins, while overhead of the lamp, a frosted-glass shade softly gleams with gently colored images of these frolicsome creatures at play. The Dolphin Lamp has resin base with glass shade. This lamp will create the Ocean Atmosphere in your room.