Effective Lighting At Home

08/21/2012 18:26

Most homeowners may not realize this, but when it comes to home decorating, interior lighting is just as important as having the right type of wallpaper or rug. Lighting can really make or break any room, so it’s important to understand how it can best serve your home’s look.


First, there are two main types of indoor lighting. These are ambient and direct light. Direct light is utilitarian. For places where people need to do important work, like a home office, study, garage, or kitchen, direct lighting is needed so the person can see properly and not hurt their eyes or injure themselves due to poor lighting. Ambient lighting, as the name implies, is a type of light that creates a mood and/or ambience. For example, a lamp in the living room can create a relaxed mood. Curio cabinet lights are another type of ambient lighting. Placed properly, curio cabinet lights can show off some great collectibles or memorabilia, and also add some light to a room to create different moods.


When choosing your lighting, it’s also best to think about the environment. LED lights are energy saving. Some people think that these lights are harsh and ugly. That may have been true 5 years ago, but today that’s no longer true. Many LED and energy-saving lamps come in different shades and tones and can be used to create a beautiful home that’s also friendly to Mother Earth. For More Informatino of glass display cabinets from here.