Have you ever walked into a room and something just felt… off? Perhaps you went to a party and no one was dancing because it was excessively bright for the occasion. Maybe you were trying to kill a few pages in that novel you’ve been meaning to finish but it was too dim. The most important aspect of a room is its lighting and here at Green Art, we’ll get you on the right track to the perfect ambiance for your space.
The Curb Appeal: Landscape Lighting
Incorporating lighting to your home’s exterior can increase its value, not to mention keep you safe at night. Light up walkways, brighten the yard when entertaining, or add up-lighting to the facade for a dramatic effect!
The New Necessity: Cabinet Lighting
Whether you’re cutting vegetables on the countertop, entertaining for friends, or sneaking to the kitchen for a midnight snack, cabinet lighting is what’s missing from your home. Put it under, inside, and above, make it change color to wow friends and family, or install a dimmer switch for even more customization!
The Solo Artist: Pendant
Popular above kitchen islands and dining room tables, pendants are a wonderful way to both utilize empty ceiling space and brighten the area below it. Put two or three next to each other for even greater ambient light!
The Workhorse: Flush-Mount
Tightly hugging the ceiling, this standard light fixture is perfect for smaller bedrooms, mud rooms, and hallways or a basement with low ceilings!
The Mood Setter: Accent Lighting
There are so many ways to add accent lighting to your home. Show off prized possessions with a spotlight or in-cabinet lighting. Create a recessed ceiling with accent lighting in the kitchen, living room, or master bedroom. Pro Tip: Add light strips to stairs or toe-kicks for safer navigation at night!
The Fly on the Wall: Sconce
The illustrious sconce is often seen alongside mirrors and medicine cabinets in bathrooms, lining the perimeter of living rooms and dining rooms, and outside guarding doorways. Ask our lighting experts about finding a unique sconce that can double as wall art!
The Pièce de Résistance: Chandelier
What was once the focal point of a grandiose ballroom can now be a classic piece situated in your own living room, kitchen, dining room, or foyer. The fixture has evolved to fit so many forms that you can choose traditional or more modern interpretations. Go bold and jazz up your bedroom or bathroom with a chandelier!
The Statement Piece: Unique
Spark some conversation at the dinner table with an inspiring design. Have a vaulted or cathedral ceiling? Make use of it by displaying an artistic lighting piece!
The Hardware: Hi-Tech Switches and Outlets
Equally important to lighting is the way it’s controlled. Legrand light switches, dimmers, and outlets are essential to every home and they now come in fantastic finishes. Upgrade your outlets with USB ports or throw a dimmer on those hi-hats!
Stop into a Green Art showroom and pick up our handy-dandy Lighting Planning Guide!
