There are different kinds of lighting available today. Aside from the usual ceiling type variety that uses fluorescent or halogen technology, the designs also varies according to its general location. We have recessed lighting, desk lamps, and wall lamps. All of these are basic lighting styles of the modern home, but the sconce type stands out in the latest trend.
What Are Sconces?
Sconce is a kind of light fixture that is of the wall variety where the light is directed upwards. The light source is protected or covered with a bowl-like design which allows the light to be directed upward. This provides a low intensity, dim lighting suited for hallways, passageways, corridors, and so on. The sconce lighting is usually placed three-fourths of the distance between the wall and the ceiling for it to provide adequate lighting.
Sconces In The Bathroom
Modern archaic designs incorporate sconce lighting into bathrooms, due to its ability to provide enough lighting to set the proper mood. In truth, not all activities done in bathrooms require bright lighting fixtures. Either taking a relaxing shower or a restful soak in the tub, the dim lights would really make for a relaxing and peaceful mood.
Scone Lighting Design
The design and material used in your sconce lighting can vary depending on the motif that you plan to incorporate into your bathroom. For starters, wall sconce styles available are Art Deco, Asian, contemporary, country, crystal, early American, mission or religious, old world, retro (50’s or 60’s), rustic or lodge, southwester design, tiffany, traditional, tropical, Victorian, and the fun-filled whimsical style.
If you want a more dramatic and natural feel, then some sconces are hand-made with materials from ceramic and porcelain. These two materials can exude a natural ambience to your bathroom, as well as fit with most bathroom furniture and fixtures.
Traditional sconce designs direct the light upward, and the styles for this are usually medieval or Victorian. If you want to go for the modern touch, wall sconces can provide bi-directional lighting, upwards and downwards. Note, however, that this kind of designs provides more light quantity than the traditional ones.
It is true that scone lighting fixtures can indeed give your bathroom an elegant and luxurious quality, but this requires planning in advance so that you can maximize its style and designs to the fullest.
By: Tim Lee
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Using the most efficient and affordable way to do business is key to the success of any business. Your company might be completely streamlined in how it does business, but many business owners overlook such things as energy expenses. For many companies, switching to LED lighting can provide a substantial cost savings, both in the amount of energy they consume and also how often they have to replace the bulbs.
LED light bulbs are extremely useful in some rather surprising places. They have gained a lot of popularity for usage in electric signs, such as emergency exit signs. A regular, incandescent bulb will last about a year in an emergency exit sign, while an LED light bulb will last approximately eleven years. That’s ten extra years of not having to change the bulb and ten less bulbs found in your local landfill. LED light bulbs can also be used in other electric signage, such as scoreboards in a hockey rink or lit up road signs.
Using LED lighting to light offices is becoming a more mainstream option for many businesses. Not only is LED lighting cost effective, it can also reduce the damaging effects of fluorescent lighting to staff. Fluorescent lighting is known to cause headaches and eyestrain, and with LED being the artificial light that is closest to daylight, replacing fluorescent lighting with LED lighting can be beneficial to human resources as well.
There are other, simpler ways to add LED lighting to your business. Desk lamps are particularly well suited for LED light bulbs, since LED gives off directed light that is great for task lighting. Old Christmas decorations can be replaced with a new, LED variety. Any office that wants to save money and also move towards being environmentally friendly will find that making the switch to LED lighting is a must.
By: Sam Lewis
Bright Ideas – The Role of Lighting in Successful Home Staging
November 24th, 2009
Lighting is one of the best ways to add intrigue and drama to a room. The right lighting is magic- it can help make a room appear larger, or taller. It can highlight, accent, define and contribute to the ambiance of a room. When it comes to selling your home, the right kind of lighting can be very helpful in augmenting its attractiveness and appeal.
You may ask yourself, “what sort of light bulbs should I use?” Firstly, it is always recommended that you buy the highest wattage permitted, then control it, by installing a dimmer. This is always a great feature, as you can adjust the light according to the time of day, or the mood you wish to set. Of course, never insert a bulb that exceeds the maximum wattage that the fitting instructions suggest. Below are some different types of lighting and their associated properties:
Incandescents
- Throws a light warm, golden yellow light.
- Are ideal for creating warmth, coziness and intimacy.
The advantages to these lights are the nice light that they throw, alongside the fact that they are inexpensive and easy to find. Some disadvantages are that they can scorch delicate paper shades. They also have a tendency to blow suddenly, and compared with other lighting solutions, incandescent bulbs tend to be energy hogs.
Halogens
- Throw a whiter, more pure and bright light than the incandescent.
- These lights are ideal for up lighters.
Some advantages to halogen lights, are that they are indeed an energy efficient choice. The design of the bulbs can be slim and compact. The mains-voltage types can be used in conventional fittings without a transformer, but ask an electrician first. The main disadvantage, is that they are expensive to replace.
Fluorescents
Typically associated with the harsh buzzing lights in factories, offices and classrooms, these light have much improved in recent years. They are available in many new varieties that are ideal for:
- Mini strip lights in kitchens
- Desk lamps, display lights and under cabinets
To put it simply, you should look for areas where you can use compact fluorescents for energy savings, without hurting the aesthetic aspects of your home. In places where you still need to have a dimming capability or greater lighting control, you may want to incorporate halogen as a part of your total lighting strategy.
LEDs
These lights are typically associated with Christmas lights. Essentially they are just tiny light bulbs that fit easily into an electrical circuit. But LEDs can also be used in certain interior and exterior lighting solutions.
- LEDs are cool bright lights and best used as an indirect light source. Have them bounce off your warmer colored surfaces for a soothing, homey effect
- LEDs are ideal for: under cup-boards, under valences, around a bathroom vanity, as night lights, for driveway lighting, and in different mood lighting solutions.
In terms of becoming a light magician there are a couple tricks to keep in your bag. To make a room appear taller, use vertical beams from low hanging pendant lights. Making a room appear larger can be achieved with the use of mirrors skillfully placed where they will serve to open up a room. Accent lighting can also help create the illusion of space and set a unique mood in a room. Be sure to add lighting with up lights, recessed lighting, smaller lamps and artwork spot lighting. If you are wanting a large, high room to feel more cozy, consider setting up several table lamps to create smaller, low pools of light.
Thoughtful lighting choices will serve to maximize your homes attributes and minimize its flaws. So, consider the role of lighting as you go about preparing your home for potential buyers, and dare to stage your home in the most attractive light!
By: Austen Lansing
