Multiple Interior Lighting Sources Add Versatility and Ambiance. If you’re moving into a new home or apartment , chances are you will need some form of supplemental lighting. Thankfully, however, there are several different options available from which to choose.
1. Desk Lamps
Choose the best lighting in order to lessen eye strain and eye fatigue to make sure you create the perfect environment for your office.
Here are a some tips that will help you choose the best lamp to create that perfect work space.
Flourescent and halogen light bulbs will generally illuminate your reading material better than regular incandescent bulbs. Today’s fluorescent bulbs will use up to 80% less energy and last much longer.
Where to Place – Adjustable Desk Lamps
Adjustable desk lamps will provide more light onto the desk and your keyboard. Position the desk lamp so it won’t reflect glare on the computer screen. The desk lamp should be positioned properly to reduce the glare.
When choosing a desk lamp, be sure the arm is flexible enough and long enough to shine the light exactly where you need it and away when you don’t need it.
Keep in mind to measure a distance of about 12″ from the desks surface up to the bottom of the desk lamp shade.
Table Lamps get an honorable mention here because they are one of the most popular ways to illuminate a living room. Strategically place a couple table lamps on the end tables alongside a couch. If your furniture is arranged in a L-shape, then you can place two lamps on the sides of the longest couch and another lamp on the end of the smaller couch or loveseat.
Atmosphere. Task lighting helps naturally stimulate your brain. The contrasting light allows you to be more alert and concentrated. This will help you see more details as you work, creating higher quality results. This is why businesses use task lighting.
To Get This Look: We suggest using these Floor Lamps to create task light.
Desk, Swing Arm and Floor Lamps. You can use these lamps on your desk, coffee table, bedside table, or where ever you need a that extra light for working. Swing arm lamps will allow you to adjust light anyway you’d like. Floor lamps are adjustable and lightweight and ideal task lights.
Floor lamps are better than ever;
Providing style, function, and beauty to the home.Floor lamps provide a vertical element to a room – that can help draw the eye upwards.
2. Floor Lamps
Floor lamps can do everything a table lamp can do and floor lamps do it with style. Floor lamps are the most versatile lamp. They are easy to move from room to room, they can easily be placed right where you want the light, and many can also be adjusted in height. Imagine a floor lamp shining down on your reading chair or placed on each end of your sofa, they also work great with desks, secretaries, beside a bed, or placed one on each side of your buffet table.
You can also hook them up to outlets tied to a switch so they will turn on anytime you flip the switch on. This is much easier than having to search for the small “on” button or knob every time you want to turn the living room light on.
Touchier floor lamp
Will provide softer more comfortable light that will bounce off your ceiling and light up your your space when indirect lighting is wanted.
Table floor lamp
Will provide a place for your cup of coffee or book can rest making this lamp very functional.
Bedroom floor lamp
Excellent alternative to dresser table lamps. They provide the light you need and add style you want, but they do not take up space on your dresser.
3. Wall Lamps or Sconces
Yet another option available for living room lighting is to install one or more wall lamps. These highly stylish and attractive lamps are great for individuals living in small living rooms with little-to-no extra space to spare. Just install them on an open wall that’s not blocked by any large furniture and you’ll instantly have a new source of living room lighting. The only downside to using a wall lamp is that it will require an electrician if you want to hide the cord within the wall.
For atmosphere. Accent lighting is a types of lighting that creates a very sophisticated atmosphere. It evokes a feeling of meaning and importance to the images it displays. This lighting type is used a lot for museums, historical buildings and art shows.
How to Get The Look: We recommend using the following lights to create accent lighting.
Tamworth Modern Vanity Light
Wall Lights. Wall lights are fantastic for designing accent lighting. Wall Sconces come in a wide range of sizes that permit you to highlight those special pieces of art. walls and for showcasing the architecture of your space.
When all three of the lamps are turned on, the living room should be well illuminated. Of course you can always install high-watt bulbs for additional brightness. Let the beauty shine!
