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10 things to consider when choosing new lighting for your house
The Home Handyman
|January/February 2023
Having the proper lights is very important in promoting productivity and comfortability as well as keeping a room brightly lit.
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Lights are also important in defining the overall aesthetic of a room, be it your living room or your dining room. The proper type of lighting in a room helps in manipulating the overall feel of a room and how we perceive textures and colours in a certain space. There are numerous lighting options available in the market ranging from custom lights to big, beautiful chandeliers. Lights also have many different types of fixture designs as well.
Fixtures crafted in wood, bamboo, metal, marble, and many more design choices are also available to buy. When it comes to choosing the right lights for your house, there are many factors to consider, such as what is the size of the room or what type of bulbs you prefer in the light fixture. You should factor in your mind that there should be minimal fixtures while maximising their functionality at the same time. Today we are going to share with you 10 things that you should consider before you even think of purchasing new lights for your house.
1. Know the basics
Before considering what type of light you want to purchase, it is a good idea to have a little know-how about the types of lights currently being offered on the market, what bulbs they come with and where you are going to place them in a certain room. Do some research on the net beforehand, as this is a good place to start.
2. Know about types of lights
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