Lighting Tips for the Holidays

One of the newer products is Light Charm holiday ornaments and crystals that magnetically attach to your light fixtures and create great decorative accents to other accessories. These are a quick and easy way to infuse seasonal charm into your home. The magnet easily clicks onto chandeliers or iron-based fixtures and can support one pound of weight, eliminating the possibility of damage from drilling or wires.
With the right type of chandelier, pendant or lamp you can create appealing and attractive lighting in each room in your home. You’ll want to create a flattering glow but still be able to see what you’re doing and enjoy conversations. One of our consultants can help you make the right decision.

Indirect lighting is best in other parts of the room and creates a relaxing atmosphere with a subtle glow. Table lamps on a sideboard or sconces on the wall are recommended as are battery-powered votives placed in a glass-front cabinet.
After a hearty meal you’ll want to retire to the living room and unwind. In this room it is best to light three or four corners and focus a light on a particular focal point like a painting or chair. A combination of floor and table lamps can be used and you can mix downward and upward glows to get the lighting just right. You’ll also want to allow for reading in as many seats as you can and this can be done with down-glowing lamps on three-way switches. You can also put overhead fixtures on a dimmer to create a comfy atmosphere.

Guests will want to use your bathroom to freshen up and reapply make up. You’ll also want them to feel their best, so use sidelights like sconces around a mirror and overhead lights to fill in shadows and illuminate the room fully.
