Decorative table lamps, floor lamps and chandeliers do more than simply illuminating; They create ambience. Can you imagine a 5 star lobby without a fantastic chandelier hanging overhead? Why is it there? Not just to light up the whole place but to make the lobby plush, opulent and elegant. Why is a candlelight dinner thought of as special though a candle is one of the most inexpensive lighting options? Lighting does more than just brighten the rooms, it creates ambience, it creates mood. Hence it is very important to choose your light with as much care as the color of the room.

Lighting

Lighting can dramatically influence the feel of a room. The easiest thing to do is simply fix a dimmer switch to the existing system to see what I mean!

These days many rooms are 'multi-tasking', a study area in a bedroom or a crafts area in the dining room for instance. When you are designing a room it is really important to think about these various elements.

General lighting

A centre pendant light is most common. Here a dimmer switch is of most use. You may want to read or doze in front of the TV and now you can adjust the lighting to suit. This can also be an integral part of the design of the room. A paper lantern for a zen-inspired room or a dramatic chandelier for the full-on fantasy effect!

Accent lighting

Spot lights or sunken lights can be used to accent a display or an area of a room. This can make a room feel more spacious and atmospheric. Accents can also be created with table lamps, wall lights and different kinds of directional shades and bulbs. Don't forget interior lights for display cases as well.

Task lighting

Here- think about desk lamps, daylight bulbs for crafts, hidden lighting for kitchen work surfaces and different uses for the room in question.

Don't forget about these! Bulbs now come in many shapes sizes and colours to complete your chosen theme.

Spot lights or sunken lights can be used to accent a display or an area of a room. This can make a room feel more spacious and atmospheric.

Accents can also be created with table lamps, wall lights and different kinds of directional shades and bulbs. Don't forget interior lights for display cases as well.