Decorating With Light ~Set the Stage for Your Space!

Lights can not only change the feel of your space but you can use it to
highlight and accent your treasures!

There are three different and distinct lighting functions available to you.

1. General Lighting

2. Task Lighting

3. Accent Lighting

General lighting is often times the light on the ceiling in the center of
the room. Such as a Chandelier, Ceiling Fans, Recessed Cans or a
Overhead Globe. This type rarely offers enough light to satisfy our
everyday needs. General lighting is just that. General. This is usually
not the only source in a typical room.

Task lighting is used for a specific task and in work areas where more
light is required. The task might be putting a puzzle together or reading
a book. A lamp placed next to a chair would be considered a task light.
So are the under-cabinet lights that have become so popular.

Accent lighting can make a tremendous impact on the feel of your
space. This type of lighting is commonly used to highlight a important
piece of art or brighten a dark corner. Accent lights are the most fun to
work with because you can accomplish a spectacular change for very
little money. Accent lighting can dramatically improve the "feel" of the
room.

Track lights are a great example of task and accent lighting. The bulbs
may be strategically positioned to light a work area and highlight a
beautiful art piece At The Same Time!

Tip- To brighten a dark corner consider purchasing a small pot light.
These little wonders can be hidden behind tables and shine a beautiful
glow up to the ceiling! Very inexpensive and can be purchased at most
discount and hardware stores.


Author
Julie Rieman
www.allaboutredesign.com