Without the proper lights, your room
will still look incomplete in spite having the most expensive and luxurious
furniture. Adding excitement and playing
an essential role in home decorating are lighting fixtures; hence, you need to
see to it that you give them utmost attention, too.
Lighting fixtures have undergone
numerous changes since the time it was invented. From the simple bulb, it has evolved into
various designs and styles with each of them offering different functions and
amount of illumination. Although having
a general light is still present in most home, other lighting accoutrements are
used for different purposes. With the
use of different lights, your room can have a more relaxing mood and foster a
more inviting appeal.
With recessed lighting, your room
can have an extraordinary appeal. You
can even replace your general light with recessed lights. Following are the good aspects of using
recessed lighting.
- It can replace chandeliers and lamps.
- It can give emphasis on your decorations such as the family picture, an artwork or any of your beloved possessions.
Recessed
lights can be mounted in any room of your home. As mentioned above, it can be used to give
focus to your decoration. For better results, recessed lights must be
mounted opposite the decoration. Observe
a distance of 12 – 18 inches. Additional
lights can be added to give the decoration more emphasis.
Mount recessed lights in the reading
area. Mount it directly above the
head. This will keep away any shadows that
can distract the attention while reading.
Mount recessed lights in the
kitchen. Position them under the
cupboards so you can have adequate illumination while cooking.
How to mount recessed lights
Get the measurement of the recessed lights so you can evaluate the distance for each unit. A distance of feet is recommended if the fixture measures inches and a distance of 6 feet if it measures 6 inches.
Observing the recommended spacing
will make it look organized. Take into
account your decoration, too. Lights,
furniture and your decorations must be in harmony.
You can get some ideas from the
internet or from home decoration magazines.
You can also check online furniture stores for some tips.
