How to Light Your Home, 4 Types of Fixtures to Choose From
Lighting can either be sophisticated or simplified depending on the needs of the homeowner. The options in lighting a home are numerous.
Victor Kiplagat
A lighting fixture is a part of a light that is attached to the wall or ceiling where you place the bulb or other lighting element, and which cannot be easily removed.
Lighting is a key component in the appearance of homes. In addition, lighting forms part of interior design.
Lighting can either be sophisticated or simplified depending on the needs of the homeowner. The options in lighting a home are numerous. Light fixtures in homes include the following:
1. Chandeliers
Chandeliers provide mood or ambient lighting. Furthermore, they provide lighting directly upwards. Chandeliers have multiple light bulbs incorporated into a single fixture. Their decorative nature makes use of chandelier lighting impressive and appealing. Interestingly, when chandeliers were used in historical times candles suspended their light.
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2. Ceiling
This fixture like the chandeliers provides ambient lighting. In addition, they are mounted directly to the ceiling. The ceiling fixture is ideal for lighting the dining room especially if the ceiling is lower. When this fixture is used appropriately, it will complement living rooms with low levels of natural light.
The essence of using this fixture is to know what type of mood you want to create in the living room. In the modern era, this fixture is very common in houses with gypsum ceilings.
3. Wall sconces
This fixture is a great addition to walls that have artistic interior designs like art or mounted pictures on the walls. Wall sconces direct light upwards or downwards. In the same vein, wall sconces don’t necessarily provide a lot of light as their main usage is task lighting. They can be used in study rooms.
Additionally, they are used for grooming with bulbs beneath the mirror. This is a wonderful choice for ladies accustomed to make-ups. Interestingly, they can be used as bedside lights in a bedroom. On the flip side, they fill in light in rooms that seem darker. Balancing chandeliers and wall sconces lighting are very artistic.
4. Desk, floor & Table Lamps
The versatility of its usage in any room is appealing and interesting. This fixture also employs task lighting. Lamps direct light downwards. Lamps can be used in study rooms, bathrooms, and workout areas. Floor lamps are used for changing a room’s décor.
Additionally, floor lamps ensure ambient lighting doesn’t disappoint. Floor lamps can be used in gaming rooms due to their creative lighting. Floor lamps are used for specific purposes of lighting. Floor lamps complement ceiling fixtures and chandeliers.
It is important to note that apart from floor lamps providing ambient light, they are best placed at the corners or edges of a room. The floor light reflects the light from the ceiling. Desk lamps are basically for studying or office-related tasks.
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Lighting fixtures should be simple to achieve their task and creative to complement the home’s interior design. The best lighting fixture is versatile enough to be used in a number of ways. Enjoy lighting your home.
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