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bulbs hidden behind a metal housing and can be mounted on the wall or attached directly to a picture frame.
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tAble & Floor lAmps
Table and floor lamps are used for both accent and task lighting, and perhaps the most versatile of all the types of lighting, as they can be used in any room. All you have to do is plug them in – no installa- tion necessary.
dimminG liGhts
Dimmers allow you to adjust light levels in rooms. I suggest putting dimmers on every single fixture. Sometimes you can never have too much light, but occa- sionally you only need a little. The dimmer switch will be your best friend, and you will be glad you did it.
According to Energy Star, the average home has about 30 light fixtures and 12 percent of an annual energy bill for a
typical single family home is lighting. (Energy Star is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency). This fact proves that lights are an important part of our homes and our lives. I won’t get into the energy aspect this time. That’s a whole different article.
Lighting is a significant element in the function and style of a room or space. Just as it can make a person look good or bad, it can do the same with an area, room or space. While we all hunker down in the dark winter months, we need good lighting. Even with the warmth and light of a beautiful fireplace glow, our thoughts will be looking forward to early morning sunrises and sunsets after 10 p.m.
Meredith Coopman of Meredith Coopman Design Studio lives in the Flathead Valley. She has a background in architecture and inte- rior design. You can reach her at meredith@ meredithcoopmandesign.com. FL
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