Crossing over to the White light- Planning the Lighting in a Room

Furniture isn’t the only thing you need to plan when you think of decorating a room. A lot of furniture depends on the amount and angle of light in a room to give the complete effect. Which is why when you plan to redecorate an entire room, you should always consider lighting as a factor. If you have a room that’s already arranged the way you want it and you’re thinking of improving the lighting then here are a few tips.

Who?
Always think of who’s going to be using that room and what they’re likely to need. If it’s a children’s bedroom for kids that are still young enough to knock over a lamp, you should go with overhead fixtures and/or track lighting. If it’s going to be used as a reading room make sure there’s at least one table lamp and plenty of over head light. Always keep in mind the different kinds of functions that are going to be performed in that room. The room’s usage will define your where you need the light.

What?
Always find out what different kinds of lightings are suggested for your usage. You may need a table lamp but there are all sorts of table lamps, some are meant for bedroom reading, keeping the light concentrated to a very small part of the room while others are meant for reading at the desk. They cast brighter and better light. Lamps for bedrooms are likely to have a lamp shade while desk lamps will not. Wall fixtures are best for areas that get little sunlight and places that you’d like to illuminate or set apart from the room like a wall with a special or unique decorating piece. If you’re choosing lighting for the living room, you should use a unique or eye catching wall fixture. Not only will it contribute to the room’s décor but also if you have a wall that you can’t get inspired enough to decorate, or one that you feel is too blank, a unique wall fixture will bring it out.

Where?
There are some general areas where you need light; by the bed, next to the comfy arm chair where your read ‘The night before Christmas’ to your kids, above or beside the mirror where you get ready in the morning, in the dining room. If you think you’re lighting needs for a room can change through the day then you need to use dimmer switches , not only do they help conserve energy but they’re also an easy way change the look of the room for special occasions or parties.