Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Various Lighting Fixtures for Home in Vogue- A Brief

The scope of lighting fixtures for home is extensive and includes both indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures of inclusive forms and styles. Eventually it is the preference, taste and demand of the homeowner that determines the final selection of lighting fixtures to adorn one's home. However, there are some trends that can be followed, if you wish to be on the safer side.





Among lighting fixtures for home use in general and a living room in specific, chandeliers, wall sconces and various lamps usually top the list. Adorning one's kitchen is a lady's priority and pendant lights together with linear light strips are often used to illuminate the counter tops, kitchen island, cabinets etc. For a contemporary and practical modern outdoor, the rampantly used outdoor lighting fixtures include wall hanging lights, pendant lights, garden lamps, wall sconces, outdoor ceiling lights, string lights and solar lighting. Besides, it is also fashionable to use underwater lights to illuminate swimming pools and add drama and glamor to the house.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Modern Floor Lamps to Satisfy Contemporary Lighting Needs

Nowadays, it is quite fashionable to place modern floor lamps in rooms. The same adds instant drama and grace to any decor. The lamps not only serve as enchanting show pieces to make a corner of the room all the more beautiful, but also eliminate the need of unnecessary ambient lighting. As a result, you get to revel in just the right amount of light, while relaxing by its side on an armchair or the likes.





The modern floor lamps, with the common place feature of any contemporary lighting, let you adjust the intensity of light to suit your mood and activity. When you are reading a book, unnecessary light does not glare in to your eyes; and you can have the perfect amount of light only focusing on the book for a more engrossing reading time. When you feel sleepy while reading, you can just reach out for the switch of the lamp at arm’s length, switch it off and curl up in your favorite seat to relish a power nap. That’s the beauty and comfort of this contemporary lighting fixture.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Home Lighting Fixtures for Idyllic Home Decor

It is an acknowledged fact that creative indoor and outdoor lighting can do wonders to the look and feel of your home. In fact, this has inspired a splendid range in home lighting fixtures around the world. There is particular demand for modern chandeliers among lighting fixtures to impart grandeur and style to the sitting areas. Chandeliers are, in fact, a great means to add instant sophisticated and grand feel to any lounge or drawing room or other sitting areas.




Among home lighting fixtures, chandeliers are generally installed in a room to have affable glowing light. Crystal chandeliers remain much in demand for their artistic appeal and representation to clarity, tranquility and positive energy. Besides, pendant lights are as popular as modern chandeliers for ceiling lights, as they come in an extensive range in terms of designs, styles, sizes and colors, to meet all kinds of home decor needs/ aspirations.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Uses of Modern Table Lamps & Modern Floor Lamps

The use of modern table lamps and modern floor lamps goes beyond than mere lighting fixtures. Nowadays, it is preferred to buy a table or floor lamp that should look aesthetic first and blends well with the rest of the interior decor, whether switched on or off. In fact, it has become a trend to install one of the modern floor lamps in one corner of the living room and brighten the space as well as add drama to the ambiance of rest of the room.




Likewise, the modern table lamps in demand look both classy and exclusive. The purposes of these lamps cover table top lighting, bed side lighting as well as elevate the appearance of the room. According to interior decorators, a table lamp should be between 26 to 34 inches in height, relative to the height of the furniture it’s going to be placed on. They recommend shorter lamps for taller tables and taller lamps for shorter or accent tables/ desktops.