Lights and more.....

Lighting is a very important element in any home. but choosing a lighting for your space is a task.

Lighting includes both natural light sources like day light using windows, skylights, or light shelves is sometimes used as the main source of light during daytime in buildings. And artificial light sources like lamps, and light fixtures. Lighting can completely transform the look of a space for better or for worse. There are many different lighting techniques that can be used and you can manipulate light to create almost any effect you want. Softer light provides a calmer atmosphere where brighter lights are more ideal for areas like dining table, entertainment areas etc. Lighting options are available in a variety of budgets, from traditional to contemporary styles. Fixtures crafted in metals, glass, crystals, bamboo and fiber, comes in different sizes and shapes. Floor lamp, wall sconces, celling lamps, spot and pendant lights, chandelier and light strips can also be used in home décor.

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Modern and Minimalistic

Indirect Lighting

Led strips are invisible during the day, but they come to life when it gets dark, Indirect lighting also creates a nice accent to straight lines of the ceiling, kitchen living room.

Recessed Spotlights

These spotlights are also common for a minimalist design style. Round or square, single or double, adjustable or fixed, big or small, there is a lot of choice when it comes to recessed spotlights.

Ambient Lighting

Ambient lighting in your room is the main light source. It blankets your room in soft light, enhances visibility and provides far-reaching illumination. This kind of lighting helps you navigate the entire room safely.

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Chandelier In The Hallway

Chandelier are a great way to make a statement and add some style and lighting function to your hallway, foyer or entryway. Chandelier big or small it always lights up the space. whether you have a large foyer, small entry way or vaulted ceiling the styles ranges from caged chandelier to classic candelabras to bowl chandelier.

Lighting Ideas That Will Always Work

Amy Vintage table lamp: is a lighting design inspired by one of the the greatest British singers and son writers of all times. its a gold plated finish and a glossy black coat applied tot he body, this small brass lamp is perfect for a vintage bedroom or a retro home office.

Turner table lamp: is a head turner. The lamp is inspired by Tina Turner's dance moves it has an arch deco shape with the possibility of rotating its arcs into the desired position you want.

Botti Diamond lighting piece: is inspired by the iconic structure handmade in brass, boosted with a sophisticated gold-plated finish, and elevated it with small series of aluminum spheres creating the unique modern diamond shape.

Atomic lighting: One of the hall marks of the hugely popular midcentury modern lighting design trend is the atomic design. Featuring an asymmetrical composition of molecular forms, this elegant fixture is perfect for any space

Ohad Benit: These handmade lights by Israeli designer Ohad Benit mimic the shapes of soap bubbles being formed.

How to clean a chandelier

Glass or Crystal chandelier sparkles only when its clean. Here is how to use a lint free cloth to keep chandeliers shiny and clean.

Supplies you'll need:

A step ladder to reach the fixture, a blanket on the floor this will help prevent any crystal prism or glass to break.

White gloves, lint free cloths are recommended especially when cleaning crystals, which easily picks up finger prints.

When to clean a chandelier:

A chandelier needs to be cleaned at least once a year or so. Crystal chandelier needs cleaning when the crystal appears dull. More contemporary chandelier designs should be cleaned when the glass or frame begins to look dusty.

Other Useful Tips:

1. Dust your chandelier every two to three months with a duster.

2. Avoid ammonia based cleaners, which can remove the finish from the gold or sliver plated hooks which helps to hold the crystal prism in place.

3. Never rotate the chandelier to reach each section. this could loosen the fixtures support and could eventually cause it to fall. Instead move your ladder around as you clean.

4. While you're at it consider replacing the light bulbs which ain't working.

If your chandelier hands too high or the design is so elaborate that you don't feel comfortable taking it apart, you may need to call a professional cleaning service.