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http://www.stewartlighting.com/Large%20Chandeliers | Choosing paint colors and furniture helps to create the look you want in your home, but don’t underestimate the impact of lighting on your design. From Victorian lamps to LED lighting, the fixtures you choose complete your home with elegance and style.

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How to Make Your Home Look More Elegant with Different Lighting Fixtures and Styles

When you are building a new house or updating your current home, it’s normal to spend hours

contemplating details like paint colors, furniture, flooring, and decorative accessories, and to

overlook another critical factor: lighting. Builders often install basic semi-flush ceiling lights and

uninspired ceiling fans that have been selected less for beauty or function than because they are

cheap and generic enough not to offend any particular design sensibilities. What you will find,

however, is that a few thoughtful selections from a lighting superstore will increase the elegance

and livability of your home.

Types of Lighting to Consider How do you decide if you require chandeliers and table lamps for your Jacksonville, Florida

home? You will find that any space has several different lighting needs, each addressed by a

particular type of lighting:

● Ambient lighting brightens an entire room or area, and usually is addressed by recessed

lights, chandeliers, or ceiling fans with lights.

● Task lighting makes it easier for you to use a space and may be found in under-mount

lighting in a kitchen, a desk lamp in a home office, or swing-arm lamps by the bed for

nighttime reading.

● Accent lighting highlights parts of your home that you want to showcase, such as

sconces that flank a beautiful fireplace or mono lights that draw attention to artwork.

● Decorative lighting reinforces your style and overall design by creating a strong visual

impact, often using an impressive “statement” piece like a crystal chandelier in a foyer,

dining room, or master bath.

You may also want to think about any kinetic lighting, or lighting using real fire in candles or a

fireplace in your home. Kinetic lighting brings warmth and life to a living area.

Lighting Fixtures with Style and Elegance Once you’ve identified the types of lighting you need, and have a good idea of where it might go

in your home, you will want to visit a lighting superstore to gather ideas. Your lighting choices

should reflect your style and taste, as well as match your overall décor. In a mid-century modern

ranch home, an arc floor lamp not only provides task lighting but looks like a piece of sculpture.

In a traditional home, a stunning chandelier can make every meal a special occasion in your

dining room. Exchanging old wood-and-brass ceiling fans for sleek contemporary fans keeps

your Jacksonville, Florida home cool in temperature and in modern style. Smart choices that

align with your home’s design create a lasting impression of elegance on visitors.

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help There are a staggering number of lighting options available, but there’s no need to feel

overwhelmed. If you choose a reputable lighting superstore with a knowledgeable staff, you will

be able to ask questions about how easy it is to install a light fixture, which options are best for

energy efficiency, what ambient lighting products come with dimmer switches, and so on. The

team at Stewart Lighting can also help you create and install custom lighting solutions in your

home, whether it’s for a small renovation, or if you are working with a builder or contractor on a

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larger project. You can visit their showroom in Jacksonville, Florida or learn more at

www.stewartlighting.com.