Afro Decor: Let there be Light!

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Tuesday, 16 August 2011 15:12

The lighting design of your home is essential in determining its overall atmosphere and appeal. Every room, in fact, has its own needs when it comes to lighting – from determining the mood to enhancing the functionality of an area, complementing the decor or enlarging the space.
Get switched on to a world of illuminating options from leading lighting suppliers The Lighting Warehouse.

Bathroom Brilliance

Of all the rooms in the house, the bathroom requires the most flexible lighting scheme. A cleverly designed and thought out lighting design can offer both bright and functional areas as well as softly lit, relaxing spa-like spaces.

Lighting Warehouse offers a variety of options to complement a wide range of different bathroom styles.

Living in the Spotlight

One of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to create atmosphere in your living area is to plan your lighting design around the use of spotlights. Multi-directional globes can be angled to highlight artwork, plants or architectural features. Washing the walls with light by using cleverly placed spotlights can also make a room appear larger than it is.

Wire lighting systems have emerged as a contemporary design favourite due to their sleek, unobtrusive styling and functionality. They can also be installed in some of the most challenging spaces and can be mounted vertically for a funky, modern look.

Culinary Sparkle

Kitchens are often the busiest room in the home – it’s where we cook, eat, socialise, entertain and often work. Therefore the lighting design must accommodate all of this. Accent lighting is becoming progressively more popular, offering a third dimension by illuminating features that we would like people to notice or admire, such as interesting architectural detailing or a mosaic splash-back for example. Decorative lighting is the proverbial cherry on top – it’s the light fitting that everybody will notice – one that complements the overall style of the kitchen.

You can cook up the best lighting scheme for your kitchen with a variety of options from The Lighting Warehouse.

Outdoor Illumination

No longer will outdoor activities such as entertaining al fresco, swimming, dining or just relaxing on the patio be curtailed when the sun sets. With good outdoor lighting, you now have the opportunity to sit back and experience the beauty and tranquillity of your garden and enjoy your home’s entire living space during the day and the night. Recessed ground lights, free-standing posts and poles, floodlights, wall brackets, lanterns, bulkheads and sphere light fittings are all practical choices for homeowners who are looking for the ideal outdoor lighting solution.