Brodie Electric, Inc. is one of the finest electrical companies in all of California and they’re based right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. They do any electrical job from residential, commercial to industrial and pride themselves on being lighting design and installation experts.
When considering lighting for your home or office there are bascially two categories of lighting; natural and artificial.
Natural light comes from the sun or from combustion sources, such as a fireplace or candles. Daylight should be considered when designing your room, since there may be a need for window treatments such as blinds or drapes to control the light. Also, the soft light generated by candles and hearths add a
welcoming glow to any living and dining room.
Almost all interior lighting designs will involve the of artificial illumination, which is Brodie Electric’s expertise. These are the electrically-powered fixtures that produce light through incandescent bulbs, fluorescents, or LEDs (light emitting diodes) and what have become very popular of late,the compact fluorescent bulbs. The reason is that they offer an easy way to save on energy consumption and costs, since they install just like traditional
light bulbs.
The other area of experties is installation and different types of lighting applications which include, ceiling-mounted fixtures – such as chandeliers, recessed can lights, track lights, and pendant lights. There are also portable lights – such as table lamps, torchieres, and floor lamps and wall-mounted fixtures – such as sconces and cove lights.
Everyone will agree that lighting plays a big part in the usefulness and mood of a room. An interior design lighting tip for a space that really shines is to ensure that all three lighting levels are covered. Illumination which is classified as one of the following: accent lighting which are lights that are mostly for a dramatic touch, such as up-lights or spot-lights. They are generally used to highlight art pieces and leafy plants. Then there is general ambient lighting which is a room’s main light and comes from recessed lights, chandeliers, floor lamps, or other ceiling fixtures and task lighting, which is targeted light for reading or working and these include table lamps and under cabinet lights in the kitchen.
Every room in a home has a mixture of lighting needs. Kitchens and utility areas call for bright general lighting along with task lighting for countertops and prep areas.
Living rooms, dens, and family rooms require lamps for reading as well as low level lighting for glare-free television viewing. Bathrooms are best lit with fixtures mounted above or on each side of the mirror, so that shadows are minimized.
A general rule of thumb is to use a triangle pattern when lighting a space. In a living room, lamps can be placed on a console table behind a sofa and on an end table near a loveseat, while a floor lamp is placed by a reading chair.
Then there are dimmer switches which add versatility to any light fixture. They are one of the top inexpensive interior design lighting tips that you can apply. Dimmers allow you to fine-tune the level of brightness while also helping to conserve energy and extend bulb life. Another versatile lighting element is track lighting with multiple lamps that can be directed for accent, task, or general use.
Recessed can lights are a great solution for almost every room. One reason is because these lights are low-profile and become integrated into the ceiling for a clean look. Also, if your attic space permits, recessed lights can be added anywhere for full room coverage. Another benefit is their flexibility to be used with dimmer switches and as general or accent lighting.
If your room is in need of more natural light, think about installing an economical tubular skylight such as the Solatube. Another way to boost daylight is to hang a mirror opposite a window, so that the natural glow is automatically amplified all day long.
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