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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.

This Article Was Written By: Julie Rieman

Julie Rieman is an accomplished instructor in the arts faux painting and interior redesign. She offers two and four day classroom or online interior redesign training. If you live in the Twin Cities area, you can invite Julie into your home for a personalized consultation.

For more information about any of her decorating services and training opportunities please visit: www.allaboutredesign.com
www.allaboutwalls.net

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