Give Your Home A Light Makeover

The simplest way to brighten up your home lighting is with a carefully placed lamp

. No matter what your preinstalled overhead fixtures might look like, lamps give you the flexibility of movement and style to quickly revamp a drab room. But before purchasing a lamp, be sure to keep the following four tips in mind.

First, think about shadows. Few in retail discuss the annoyance of shadows cast by lamps that are either too dull or misplaced. Without proper knowledge, it might seem these will never go away. But ensuring that a lamp is as close as possible to the object it is lighting will reduce the impact of shadows. Second, keep in mind what you intend to do with your lamp. When shopping for a desk lamp, look for something like a task lamp that can be placed above you. Remember that right-handed users should set lamps such as these on their left sides, and left-handed users should do the opposite to prevent pesky shadows described above.

Third, keep it stylish. Try to maintain a consistent sense of style in your home lighting between your new lamp and the other pieces in your room. Also remember that size matters: a lamp that is too tall for a desk or too short for the floor will look sloppy and unfashionable. Measure the intended site for your lamp before heading to the shop. And for optimal style impact, use a globe that matches the style and transparency level of your piece. Frosted globes look best with pieces shaded by fabric or other non-transparent shades. For shades that are transparent--such as those made of plastic, glass, or vinyl--try using a clear globe to get the ultimate look and mood.

Finally, consider safety and the environment. To avoid any complications arising from fire hazards, refrain from using the wrong wattage light bulb in your lamp. Placement of lamps is also an important safety consideration: unstable floor or even desk lamps near childrens beds or playing areas should be avoided. Haphazard lamp placement can also waste precious resources by not maximising light exposure. Instead of placing a lamp near an already well lit spot, take care to set your lamp where it will actually be put to good use. And, of course, do try to buy energy-saving bulbs!

Follow these four easy tips and youll be bound to improve your home lighting in no time!

by: Kathryn Pattison

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