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Lighting Tips for the Bathroom

In the bathroom you need even, shadow-free lighting for shaving, grooming and applying make-up. In small bathrooms mirror lights will illuminate the entire room, but in large bathrooms an additional ceiling fixture is needed. A recessed infrared heat lamp will give you added warmth. For small mirrors, decorative wall brackets on each side will illuminate both sides of your face evenly. You can also mount a wall bracket across the top of the mirror. Fixtures equipped with incandescent bulbs behind diffusers provide flattering light. Pick warm tones when using fluorescents. Theatrical...

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Lighting Tips for the Bedroom

When lighting a bedroom, try to create an overall atmosphere of quiet relaxation while providing some bright spots for reading and other activities.A combination of general and task lighting that takes into account the age and lifestyle of the occupant is needed. Remember, dimming controls give you the flexibility to vary the light to suit different moods and activities. General lighting can be provided by ceiling fixtures, chandeliers, fan lights, recessed downlights, or wall sconces, giving you the illumination you need. At the dressing table, an adjustable, lighted magnifying mirror will...

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Lighting Tips for the Dining Room

Dining room lighting should be functional and set the mood for a variety of occasions.A chandelier is the focal point of the dining room. Suspended over the dining table, it serves as a decorative style element that enhances the beauty of your fine furnishings. When the light is dimmed a soft glowing atmosphere similar to candlelight is created. If equipped with a downlight the chandelier provides task lighting for the table and accent lighting for the centerpiece. Recessed or track lighting provides general lighting while enabling you to highlight prized possessions throughout a room. A ring...

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Lighting Tips for the Outdoors

Outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of your property and makes your home more secure.

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Lighting Tips for the Kitchen

The kitchen is primarily a work area, but it is also a gathering area for family and friends. Lighting that is comfortable and functional is required. A large ceiling fixture, equipped with energy efficient fluorescent tubes will supply plenty of well diffused general lighting, but it may leave you working in your own shadow at the sink, range, and countertops. These areas need supplemental task lighting. Track lights over the sink will give you the illumination you need for washing dishes. At the sink and range, an individual recessed downlight equipped with an energy efficient compact fluorescent...

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Spring Home Trends

Spring Home Trends

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When It's Time to Upgrade Your Bathroom Lighting

Proper lighting is essential to the look and function of the room where you get ready to face the world every day. So why do so many people put up with uneven shadows and having to strain to see their faces in the mirror every morning?

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Sanctuary for Slumber: Bedroom Lighting Tips

Sanctuary for Slumber: Bedroom Lighting Tips

Bedroom lighting ranges from basic to bold; from dimmed to dramatic. To help you properly light your bedroom, here are some tips.

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Ceiling Fans the Cool the Air in Style

Want to stir things up around the house this summer? Add a ceiling fan. It's true – stirring up the air will make you feel immediately cooler. But ceiling fans do more than just bring about breezes. Designed with the latest home decor trends in mind, these overhead fans move in fashionable circles. Fans today are design pieces as well as functional appliances.

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Layered Looks in the Dining Room

Layered Looks in the Dining Room

Today’s dining rooms reflect consumers’ changing lifestyles. Once used solely for daily dining, this room has become much more multi-purpose. During the week, we use the dining room as a work zone, for homework, crafts, church work and organizational meetings. On the weekends and special occasions, it becomes a gathering place for parties and meals.

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