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A home is just not a home without the warm touch of lighting. Having the proper lighting levels means you can read your daily paper without straining your eyes, and makes you feel as if you are safe and comfortable at all times. Almost every room in a home has a need for general and accent lighting and here are a few tips on the fine art of selecting the right ceiling lights for your home. The Right Lighting for An Entryway The foyer of a home conveys the first impression a guest gets of your home, so you will want ceiling lights that impress. In the centre of the foyer, use a traditional chandelier, a contemporary pendant, or you may want to choose a close-to-ceiling fixture light to provide illumination and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Many people make the mistake of choosing the wrong size decorative fixture for a space such as a foyer. DON'T do this! If the foyer is rather small, choose a small size chandelier. If it is rather large, it can accommodate a larger chandelier or other ceiling lights. Also, if you have a two-storey home and the chandelier will be visible from above, make sure you chose one that looks equally attractive from that vantage point. Using Ceiling Lights For Safety Many accidents that happen in a home occur because of a lack of proper lighting. DON'T let this happen to you! Ceiling lights can illuminate stairs and hallways, places where accidents are most likely to happen. In addition to ceiling lights, in order to be completely safe staircases should be illuminated from top to bottom. Hallways should have light fixtures every few steps in order for them to be safe. Use Wall Sconces As Complements to Ceiling Lights and Chandeliers A matching wall sconce that is above the level of the eye is the perfect complement to a ceiling light such as a chandelier. This little secret is one of the major DO's in ceiling lights that you should know about. Ceiling lights and other fixtures should be used in the living area of the home to accentuate works of art, provide for general illumination, and just provide general accents. Recessed lighting is an elegant way to light a general area because the source is concealed, an effect that always looks good. Wall sconces, ceiling lights, and interior lamps are also excellent choices for a general area that may need ample light for a child's play area or reading. Also, you may want to explore the possibility of using multiple decorative ceiling lights instead of one chandelier in a dining room. Light will be more evenly spaced out and it gives you more decorative control to make decisions. With this list of ceiling lights do's and don'ts, you are more prepared to make an informed decision on the right type of lights for each and every room in your home. When used correctly, ceiling lights can add a lovely touch to any room in a home as well as add functionality. Lights are an important aspect of any home’s interior. This article looks at some general do’s and don’ts when it comes to ceiling lights.
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