Friday, March 14, 2008

Being Bright About Lighting



By: Jon Kilminster




When choosing the right lighting for you home you have to find out what type of light you would like the house to give off. If you want dim lighting then there are options for that. If you would like a brighter home then you can by more powerful lighting. The most important thing in choosing lighting for you home is to know what you want your home to look like once you have the lights in it.

Different rooms can require different light as the bathroom and kitchen are generally the brightest rooms in the house. Other rooms vary depending how you want them to look. One nice option for rooms that people gather in is a dimmer switch which can change the lighting from dim to bright depending on the situation.

When lighting your home see in the house where you want the light to be directed. Just throwing up lighting can make the house look much different than you planned. Lamps can be moved and adjusted, it is not so easy to do so with wall and ceiling mounted lighting.

The style of the lights are also important especially if they are not hidden and in plain site. The style of the lighting should go with the décor of your room, not stand out from it. It is important to do a thorough layout of what your room will look like before purchasing the light. If the room or home is already set up this is especially important as you do not want to rearrange your house because of the lighting that you thought would look good doesn’t.

There are many lighting experts out there especially at stores that specialize in lighting. Take advantage of these people and ask them questions about lighting and your home and different lighting options.


About The Author

Jon Kilminster writes for http://www.glowstall.com a website packed with http://www.glowstall.com/glowstall/index.html articles and http://www.glowstall.com/outdoor-lighting/index.html resources .

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