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Dark corners
For that corner of the room that is always too dark, consider adding track lighting. If you have an existing ceiling light, it is a snap to replace it with track lights. I like to run track lights down the center of the ceiling, and then parallel to the walls, out from the walls about two feet. You can add a light fixture anywhere along the track. You don´t even have to use the same fixtures throughout the room. Mix and match to suit your mood.
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A Variety of Light Bulbs Makes a Room Unique
Gone are the days when standard bright white incandescent light bulbs filled every room. Wrinkled- or rippled-style flame-shaped bulbs dress up decorative lamps and chandeliers. Large candle-shaped ones, clear or frosted, stand out in ceiling fans, while smaller sizes make nightlights shine. Blacklights and subdued hues of pink, red, or blue make an ordinary room party central for your next birthday or Halloween bash. Halogen light bulbs are stronger in luminescence and show off under cabinet curios with crystal clarity.
Chances are you’re quite familiar with the spiral shaped CFLs (compact fluorescents). They’re more energy-efficient and look tailor-made for recessed ceiling outlets. Regular fluorescents provide the necessary lighting for fish and plants and are good sources for lighting in kitchens and garages.
When balancing the effects of general and accent light bulbs within rooms, experiment with wattage, shape, and level. Do you want a torchiere lamp to only reflect a certain corner or flood the room with illumination? Are there just the vanity lights in the bathroom or is there a single light that can also be switched on? Do you want to recreate a dimmer candle affect in an area? There is a bulb for every possibility.
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Dramatic deck
Accent lighting - Decks 69387 Adding low voltage lighting to your deck makes a dramatic difference. The wiring can be stapled under the deck boards, up the corner posts, or under the handrail. There are many different styles available. It doesn´t take a lot of light to make the deck an elegant outdoor room.
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Gas Mantles Set the Campfire Ambience
It’s amazing how a pair of gas mantles can create quite the campfire mood! These tiny fabric bags are what make the campground and log cabin lanterns literally light up the evening. Metal and cerium nitrates within the fabric are released when the mesh is lit, thus leaving a shell to provide hours of natural flame. Preformed gas mantles for interior models have a stronger degree of brightness than the clip-on or tie-on models commonly used for vehicles, but all types are easy and quick to use.
Hard inverted, soft inverted, and upright gas mantles are mostly found for exterior models, but double-check that you are using the right kind. Lanterns and mantles make for nice conversation pieces on an end table, in a three season room, or in a workshop. Some lighting accessories that resemble the street lamps of yore are actually these in larger form. Bring camping closer to the home front with simplicity and timelessness.
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Foyer chandelier
When designing the lighting for your project, think about practicality. If you have a 20´ ceiling in your foyer, a chandelier is beautiful. However, in 6 months when the bulbs burn out, do you have a plan to change the bulbs? It might be better to move the fixture closer to the upstairs railing so you can reach the fixture.
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