Accent Lighting: 10 Things You Must Know
Thursday April 13, 2017
Loczi Design
Tip 1: Light only what you want to see.
Through lighting, you have the ability to direct attention on the things you want people to notice in your home. Lighting can amp up visual drama like nothing else.
David Wilkes
Tip 2: Try backlighting or uplighting.
Place a light below or behind an accent wall, a striking piece of art or another object, which gives it added presence and a glamorous halo effect.
Tip 3: Dimmers can brighten your life.
Dimmers make it easy to control lighting. The dimmer gives the option of having lights all the way up or all the way down. It saves electricity and the life of the bulb. Learn how to install a dimmer switch, it's easy.
Tip 4: Don't forget about lamps.
If you're uncomfortable permanently changing the lighting in your home, you may want to try using lamps to light the space. There are many decorative choices with no installation required.
Tip 5: Install directed lighting to highlight certain areas.
Using lighting to draw attention to focal points of a room can really make the difference.
Abby Hetherington
Tip 6: It's easy to install track lighting.
The benefit of track lighting is that you have the ability to change the direction of its light. It's a simple installation that someone with little electrical knowledge can perform.
Tip 7: Hidden sources are more appealing.
Recessed lighting goes with any decor. The recessed fixture blends perfectly within the ceiling, and the homeowner doesn't have to go out and pick a fixture.
Tip 8: Good things come in small fixtures.
Using a smaller fixture can help cut utility costs. Engineers have been able to harness a small power source and amplify it to have the intensity of a much brighter light.
Bruce Wolf
Tip 9: Know the difference between fluorescent and incandescent.
Incandescent lights can be found in most homes in America. Fluorescent bulbs are often found in offices; they last longer and are more energy efficient.
Alan Goldstein, 2009 Alan Goldstein Photography
Tip 10: Less light can give you more impact.
Proper lighting is essential to creating the right mood and really brings a home all together in the end.
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Chapple Electric LLC is a second generation, family owned company that was started in 1978 by our founder, Charles Chapple. What started out as a small 2 man operation doing residential electrical repairs has now become a large commercial, residential and industrial electrical contracting company, which operates with several crews across the state of Michigan. From the very beginning, complete customer satisfaction has been the cornerstone of our success and longevity.Chapple Electric is one of Michigan's most trusted names in electrical repairs, installation and upgrades. Since 1978, we have been committed to excellence in design, workmanship, competitive pricing and customer service.
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At Chapple Electric, we know that the electrical system is the lifeblood of any structure. How that system functions can either enhance or hamper the comfort and productivity of its occupants. In order for the electrical system to function properly, it must be designed and tailored to the owner's needs and usage, correctly installed and be backed by a service team available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.To ensure this happens, you need to work with a company that's on top of the trade. One that knows electrical systems inside and out, and is in step with all the current codes and standards for the profession as well as the latest in technological and product advances. A company that has the professional staff and experience to design, build, deliver, install and maintain a system that's done right. Read More
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