Light

The lighting in a home can be the difference in field of ambience and decor. Light's effects produce comfort, potential, drama and beauty to any room in a house. The combination among light and color creates different stimulus and sensations in humans, therefore, depending on what type of mixture light-color is chosen, the environment recreates distinct moods for any occasion. In addition, the lighting is not so expensive compared to other techniques of decoration.
 * Lighting Your Home **



In interior design, light is an essential complement. When adding lighting we should consider some techniques: Emphasize spaces, depending on the dark and open areas of the room; The shape and intensity of light is important; Mixtures of light with glass and walls are different, depending of colors and textures; The lighting is consistent with the function and style of the room; Think at the perspectives from different points.
 * Lighting Needs **




 * Fundamentals of Lightings **


 * In lighting, there are three basic types **
 * General Lighting: ** General Lighting provides an area with overall illumination. Also known as ambient lighting, general lighting radiates a comfortable level of brightness, enabling one to see and walk about safely. It can be accomplished with chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures, recessed or track lights, and with lanterns outside your home. A basic form of lighting that replaces sunlight, general lighting is fundamental to a lighting plan.


 * Task lighting: ** Task Lighting helps you perform specific tasks such as reading, sewing, cooking, homework, hobbies, games, or balancing your checkbook. It can be provided by recessed and track lighting, pendant lighting, and portable lamps. Task lighting should be free of distracting glare and shadows and should be bright enough to prevent eyestrain.


 * Accent Lighting:** Accent Lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. As part of a decorating scheme, it is used to spotlight paintings, houseplants, sculpture, and other prized possessions, or to highlight the texture of a wall, drapery or outdoor landscaping. Accent lighting requires at least three times as much light on the focal point as the general lighting around it. This usually is provided by track, recessed, or wall-mounted fixtures.