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By roxcylewis on Jan 12, 2012 |Home Improvement
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Lights are an important element of any home décor. Whether it is for illumination purposes or to enhance the ambience of the room, beautiful lighting fixtures can add drama to a room. Lighting serves dual purposes by creating a comfortable atmosphere and by also adding to the overall décor of your home. In order to choose the right floor lamps and table lamps for your home, here are a few things to remember.
Decide the Light Requirement
While choosing floor lamps and table lamps, it is important to bear the light requirement of your interior space in mind. For instance, table lamps are perfect to illuminate a specific task area like your study or even your console table placed in the foyer. Floor lamps on the other hand, can create ambient lighting and illuminate the whole room well. Choose lamps depending on the kind of look you want to achieve in the room.
Reflect your Style
Home décor and lighting should express your personality and style. Choose table lamps and floor lamps that match your preference and also blend well with the décor of your room. A beautiful, antique table lamp can help achieve the rustic look for your home. Similarly, you could also opt for an antique floor lamp with a refined polish to add to the traditional appeal. By combining different styles of lamps with varying light intensities, you can make your interior décor look beautiful.
Height of the Lamps
For selecting the perfect table lamps and floor lamps for your interiors, the height of the lamp is crucial. Consider the size and height of the lamps before making a choice. You could place these lamps on the work surface and move them around as and when required for better lighting.
Style of the Shade
The color, size and material of the shade can make a huge difference to your interiors. Fabric or paper shades are ideal to create a décor statement in your home and they also minimize glare. In general, drum shades look more modern, while conical ones look more traditional. It is best to complement the lamp base's shape with the shade's shape. Select lampshades depending on the look you want to accomplish in your home.
Choose quality table and floor lamps to lend an authentic, traditional touch to your home décor.
Author Profile: Roxcy Lewis is a certified interior designer and runs his own interior decoration consultancy. Roxcy especially loves decorating a home in wooden furniture and believes that nothing gives a home as warm and cozy a touch as all-wood furniture and decor.
Roxcy loves reading up on new design ideas, and has a special interest in space saving techniques. Here he writes about table lamps and floor lamps.
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