The movement of the sun makes chameleons of our homes. A wall that you thought you had painted sea foam green may appear blue at dawn, grey at dusk and lime in the tungsten glow of a reading lamp. The changing light will also cast shape-shifting shadows as it filters through curtains or blinds or shades. With each transformation in colour or pattern, the emotional tenor of the room also changes.
This is the power of light and shadow. So it's time to give the poor lampshade a thought or two. The mood of a room can be instantly changed by the addition of the right lampshade, the right light and the right amount of it. Decorating with light is more than a matter of choosing lamps and fixture.
To create the most pleasing and most soothing effect, you will want to experiment with a variety of different lamps and different wattages. Individual lamps create an intimate feeling. Commonly used as sources for fast specific lighting, floor, table and lamps and their shades can transform the mood of a room. Think of lampshades as fashion accessories. They are easily updated when it's time for a change either seasonally or for a fresh look. Translucent shades, such as those made of natural parchment silk, handmade paper, or linen, softly diffuse light, opaque and semi-opaque shades alter the direction of light and focus the beam up or down.
A floor lamp and a table lamp flank a sofa and offer ample task lighting for reading or conversation. Floor lamps tend to be more prominent because they are free-standing and relatively tall. Create a cozy mood for relaxing with a chair side lamp that casts a pool of light over the pages of your book, set a party mood with accent light and mellow lamplight.
In a bedroom designed for mood and enchantment, lighting is a key design element. A blend of lush textures satin, silk and fix chinchilla takes on added depth and dimension when dramatically list chandeliers and candle light.
A low voltage chandelier on a hanging wire system, or printed cotton custom made cone-shaped hanging lamp, by themselves can be decorative figures and act as sources of accent lighting; they can highlight the plants or any other elements on your dining table.
For living areas, you may prefer the warm ruddy glow of incandescent lamps, while in work areas, you may opt for cool, diffused full-spectrum lighting. When all you need is soft, atmospheric illumination, don't forget the romantic glow of the Moon and the warm, comforting flicker of candlelight.
New technology in lighting has meant that not only can you control your environment better with lighting, but dotting around a few well-chosen lamps and shades can create little areas of coziness and interest within a room.
The movement of the sun makes chameleons of our homes. A wall that you thought you had painted sea foam green may appear blue at dawn, grey at dusk and lime in the tungsten glow of a reading lamp. The changing light will also cast shape-shifting shadows as it filters through curtains or blinds or shades. With each transformation in colour or pattern, the emotional tenor of the room also changes.
To create the most pleasing and most soothing effect, you will want to experiment with a variety of different lamps and different wattages. Individual lamps create an intimate feeling. Commonly used as sources for fast specific lighting, floor, table and lamps and their shades can transform the mood of a room. Think of lampshades as fashion accessories. They are easily updated when it's time for a change either seasonally or for a fresh look. Translucent shades, such as those made of natural parchment silk, handmade paper, or linen, softly diffuse light, opaque and semi-opaque shades alter the direction of light and focus the beam up or down.
For living areas, you may prefer the warm ruddy glow of incandescent lamps, while in work areas, you may opt for cool, diffused full-spectrum lighting. When all you need is soft, atmospheric illumination, don't forget the romantic glow of the Moon and the warm, comforting flicker of candlelight.