A Well Lit Home

A dream home is the perfect place to get away from it all with family and friends according to Joann Wills, Sea Gull Lighting Products. Lighting fixtures done right can make your home more comfortable and livable. Fixtures can provide the right amount of light for the task at hand.

Understanding the lingo of fixed wire is critical in selecting your lighting. As important as understanding the lingo, creativity is a must. Don’t be afraid to step out on a limb when selecting fixtures. Fixtures create the mood of your home.

Fixed Wire

A light fixture that is permanently installed.Portable – light source that is movable such as a lamp.

Chandeliers

Fixtures that hang from the ceiling. Great for entry ways, dining rooms.

Flushmount

A fixture whose body lies flush against the ceiling.

Semi-flushmount

Uses a stem to keep the body of the fixture slightly away from the ceiling.

Vanity Strip

A multi light fixture about a sink mostly in bathrooms.

Island Light

An elongated fixture designed to be hung over an island or billiards table.

Pendant

A hanging fixture with a bowl and no arms. Light can flow up or down.

Mini-pendant

A smaller version of the pendant usually no more than 10” in diameter.

Ambient lighting should illuminate the entire room. The illumination should be done with layers and a mixture of lighting options. Too much light can cause a lifeless effect. A combination of fixed wire, table and floor lamps should be used to create the desired ambient effect.

A creative friend of mine just hung a smaller chandelier in the bathroom. It is absolutely outstanding and charming effect.

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