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Lighting has a dramatic effect on the way your interiors looks, too little lighting and the area can look dull and drab, too bright and the area can be transformed to look clinical and sterile. The right amount of lightening can sharpen the appearance of your furniture and highlight areas so often neglected so getting the balance right is essential.


To help you understand lighting here we discuss three lighting types:


CHANDELIERS

Chandelier light fixtures have long been a symbol of elegance and class. A chandelier is like a piece

Chandelier light fixtures have long been a symbol of elegance and class. A chandelier is like a piece

of jewelry you can illuminate and elevate any space and can uplift the style and dynamics of any room. They’re not just for formal sitting rooms anymore. Think foyers, over stairways, in the kitchen, put a mini chandelier in a kid’s bedroom

or make an bold statement in the bathroom.

These days, there is a lot of varying styles so personal preference plays a huge part. Gone are the days when a traditional chandelier could only match a period interior, today you can mix up a modern chandelier within period properties or visa versa.


DESIGN TIP: To create added drama to a chandelier add a large ornate plaster ceiling rose.


COOLICANS

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The Coolican Shade began life in 1933 and was the lighting choice for factories, workshops, mills & farm building. Distinctive in shape the enameled, pressed steel Coolicans have become an on-trend item thanks to the revival of industrial interior design with modern versions offered in brushed nickel, brass and pastels.












DESIGN TIP: This lighting fixture is the perfect vintage inspired feature for a modern, minimalist kitchen, loft or open living area. If possible hang these lights in a room with a high ceiling so there is a good length to the lighting cord.


PENDANTS

This is a very popular and stylish type of ceiling lighting it does it all, providing overall light, which is used for all-purpose illumination; task lighting, which focuses light on a specific work area; and accent lighting, which highlights specific areas.

This is a very popular and stylish type of ceiling lighting it does it all, providing overall light, which is used for all-purpose illumination; task lighting, which focuses light on a specific work area; and accent lighting, which highlights specific areas.

The lighting fixture should be hung quite low, and always looks great adding a touch of refinement and elegance to any room. There are many different designs of pendant lights on the market, and the process of choosing should be based not only on visual attractiveness, but on the functionality and effectiveness as well.


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DESIGN TIP: Modern pendants made of glass and chrome exude sleekness. Shaded chandeliers can be either traditional or transitional. Glass orbs and shades have a retro look. Translucent-glass shades help reduce distracting glare.


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