Common sense
The general key to any proposed home lighting is common sense. And to apply to do a lot of trial and error. What do we mean? Any place of reading, for example, must have on hand a white light and direct. The lamps near the mirrors not cause harsh shadows or misleading. If you want to highlight a collection, nothing like independent lamps that wrap each object in an area of light …

Common sense: practical lighting to facilitate the functions of space and the action of the senses.

Multidirectional Lights

In place of hard work (such as ironing room, study, kitchen or bathroom) the trend is multidirectional lights, encapsulated in a database, and direct white light, which can be targeted to different areas to light for specific tasks such as ironing, reading, writing … A practical and economical alternative to standing lamps.

Do not give up the crystal chandeliers

The chandeliers and crystal chandeliers are still there, and have adapted to the times: with low energy light bulbs hidden in sophisticated molding glass or imitation candles. A retro pendant lamp is a good alternative to give elegance and distinction to a room, if space is not overwhelmed by its size.

Make time to review the lighting in your home. This will help ensure that you have more lighting in the places that need it most.

Use natural light
Sunlight is free and can help clear up any space. Do not miss. Put your reading chair next to a window. Open the curtains. Raise the blinds. Keep windows clean. Allow natural light into your home as possible.

Add light where you need it
There are two ways to add artificial light to your home. Add more lighting fixtures or increase the voltage of the lamps. Before doing so check whether the device will support more voltage. Do not use a higher wattage bulb than the device recommended. Read the rest of this entry »

Lighting is one of the main protagonists of the decoration. The balance between the type and amount of light reaching an area can enhance or reduce decorative effects and to enhance the value of furniture and objects. With a good choice of materials (artifacts and lamps) and a good distribution depends on the atmosphere of a room.

Keep in mind that a bad use of lighting can lose a great decorative idea. The basis of all light is light. Nature gives us a usable light bulb is the sun, but sometimes is not enough natural light, as our life goes on even during hours when natural light disappears, and then plays the most important artificial light, which depend solely on it.

During the renovation or decoration of interior spaces must be planned in detail the sources of light both natural and artificial. Artificial lighting is another player with the space and the objects of a house, but during the day will be able to maximize, and with as many resources as possible, natural light sources at our disposal.

The use of artificial light sources must be oriented to optimum visibility, both in all areas and in specific sectors that require special lighting, without neglecting the decorative aspect, because light affects the way perceived the other elements of decoration.

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