| Within the realm of home decor, lighting plays an | | | | consider installing a dimmer for flexibility. Some |
| intricate part. It is the element that can set the entire | | | | examples of this type of lighting are: recessed |
| mood of the room causing a range of emotions for | | | | downlights, cove lighting, valance lighting sconces, track |
| you and your guests. | | | | lighting, chandeliers and portable fixtures. |
| Louis Comfort Tiffany grasped this idea when | | | | 2.) Task lighting is just that. It assists you in completing |
| handcrafting his prestigious Tiffany lamps. He had a | | | | the task at hand such as cooking, school work and |
| fascination with light and his innovations in stained glass | | | | grooming. To assist you, it should be glare free, and |
| led him to find new ways to meld electric lighting into | | | | efficient without cause strain on the eyes. Some |
| his recognized designs. In 1885, during his work on the | | | | examples of task lighting are: valance lighting, pendant |
| Lyceum Theatre in New York, he managed to utilize | | | | lights and portable fixtures such as desk lamps. |
| electric lighting and his creative designs for a unique | | | | 3.) Accent lighting focuses on illuminating an object like |
| lighting concept. He also designed metalwork and | | | | wall art, a sculpture or an architectural element of your |
| blown-glass fixtures for the Hayemeyer house. In 1899, | | | | space. It is brighter than ambient light. Wall washers, |
| he introduced his nature-inspired, intricate Tiffany lamps | | | | sconces and track lighting are examples of accent |
| that have set the mood in buildings and houses for | | | | lighting. |
| many years. | | | | 4.) Natural lighting comes through windows and |
| Using Tiffany style lighting, you can create an | | | | skylights depending on the time, season or weather. It |
| enchanted feel within each room of your house. Be | | | | varies in brightness and intensity. |
| creative, and think about how each room in your | | | | Lighting makes you feel safe and comfortable in your |
| house will be used. This will help you decide what type | | | | home. You should develop a plan covering the |
| of lighting you should purchase that will fit your budget | | | | purpose, the atmosphere and how you want to |
| and style. | | | | emphasize decorative elements. The style of lighting |
| There are four general types of lighting to consider, | | | | such as sconces and lamps can add to any room. |
| and they each serve a purpose. | | | | This concept was truly influenced by the works of |
| 1.) Ambient lighting provides illumination for the whole | | | | Tiffany, and his visions help the way we light our |
| room. When choosing ambient lighting, you might | | | | worlds today. |