The Right Lights For Your Rooms
When installing a lighting system in your home, your home remodeling architects will be deciding the right bulbs and lighting style that is perfect for the different rooms in your house. See, each and every room in your home has different personalities plus, the character of the one using the room and the family that is living in it. There are various bulb styles and fixtures that you can choose from that will really make you feel like you wanted them all, yet just like what they say “you simply can’t have it all”, why? Because a lighting style is specifically designed for a specific room type and area. THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF BULBS When it comes to bulbs there are three types that you should be aware of: The Incandescent The known traditional bulb that everyone has used for ages. This bulb, however, is slowly being phased out to give way to the more energy-saver ones. This type of bulb produces a yellowing warm light. The Compact Fluorescent Bulbs This bulb uses less energy than incandescent bulbs and can be used longer. Their lights are cooler though varies in brightness and temperature levels. They do contain mercury, which means you have to dispose of them the safest way possible. The LEDs The most used bulb nowadays because they are as adequate as CFLs, but they last longer. They are commonly used as task lighting before because of their harsh light emission, but now they can look like incandescent and have other bulb styles too. They are more energy efficient and can be touched as well. THE RIGHT FIXTURES Now that you are aware of the different types of bulbs and the level of brightness that you wanted, it’s time for you to choose the kind of room fixture together with where you can and should be using them. The Ceiling Mount A common ambient lighting that is best in hallways, foyers, work areas, bedrooms, and stairways. The Chandeliers Used as ambient or general lighting, this fixture is ideal in bedrooms and dining rooms. Remember that a lighting fixture with an intricate design will automatically appear larger or bigger. Its grandeur will stand out when used in high ceilings. The Wall-Mounted This wall-mounted fixture is like a candlestick design lamp or sconces. They are used in any room as ambient, task, or accent lighting system. This kind of fixture is used in bathrooms in the vanity area. The Pendant You can often see this fixture style in dining room areas, countertops or workstations. It works efficiently as a task or general lighting because since it’s hanging its glare focuses directly on what you are doing. The Recessed This fixture can be installed anywhere and its brightness depends on where you will be installing it. Recessed lightings are used as general, accent or task lighting. The Track Lighting It works like a spotlight and is versatile enough to be rotated in any direction you prefer. It can also be installed anywhere to just illuminate your room or any specific area in the house. It is often used to highlight an artwork […]
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Time To Spice Up Your Bathroom
So you have already set your heart on pushing a home renovation project this year with the help of the trusted architects’ builder in your area. You’ve got your kitchen, living room and probably the bedroom on your checklist, however, there are amazing and cool bathroom designs that might fit your taste. Imagine preparing for the day in a stylish bathroom like it has transported you to a different place, nothing beats that experience. So if you wanted to have an awesome mood and an inspiring spirit before you head out your bedroom try giving your bathroom the kind of twist that you will surely be proud of. Give Your Bathroom A New Face-lift Reshaping some parts of your home is like opening your doors to new beginnings and experiences. Trying out the latest bathroom designs will give you the opportunity to embrace a fresh start as well as for the rest of your family. The Secret Of The Misty Interiors Many had believed that once you’ve used darker hues in your interior it will make the room smaller and it never worked with bathrooms as well. But that belief has changed now and it was a good overturn. You just have to make the right blend of light and dark combinations where the darker colors are used in smaller areas and amounts. One great effect is the small dark wall and wooden floor combination while everything else is white or chestnut colored bathroom furnishings. The Rose Gold Effect Thanks to the rose gold version of the latest iPhone many designers have seen the glamour in this hue. Incorporating this color in your bathroom revamp will definitely give your space a different personality. Just imagine how limitless colors can be when used in your indoor façade. The Classis Grey This color scheme may seem laid back, but it’s actually a trend this year. Needless to say, the grey bathroom will just provide you with elegance in a subtle way. It offers you both the traditional and modernized bathroom setting that will last for years. It means you don’t have to worry that your bathroom fashion statement will just soon be a fad because it surely is too vogue to become one. Make Way For the J-Shaped Theme Have you heard of the J-shaped bathroom design? If not, then you can probably opt to this bath fashion if you wanted to give your bath space a trendy, millennial look. The common bath shapes that have been overused in the market are the L-shaped and the P-shape baths, but now with the J-shaped pattern, your bathroom area will instantly give out a fashionable and an up-to-date charm. The Old-School Patterned Tiles Another classic, but surely have stood the test of the interior fashion industry, patterned tiles continue to make an impression in such an improving way. If you’re aware of the Victorian, Moroccan, and the Spanish tiles then you can already picture how the patterned tiles look like. One way of providing your bathroom a statement is by using plain hues on the walls and patterned tiled as your bath flooring. There […]
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