Lighting Tips and Techniques

Set the Mood with Lighting

How lighting can create energizing, calming, or romantic environments

1. Adjust Light Levels
For Different Activities

Setting the mood for the dining room means accommodating different activities, from a bright family dinner to a romantic ambiance for date night.

Lighting Tips and Techniques
Lighting Tips and Techniques Use Layered Lighting

2. Use Layered Lighting

Create a warm atmosphere in the living room by adding wall lights and lamps. This allows you to adjust the light level for reading, entertaining, or watching a movie.

3. Flexible Floor Lamps

Floor lamps are a great addition to any dark corner. Depending on the style and shade type, they can be used for more direct task light, or for adding warmth and atmosphere.

Lighting Tips and Techniques Flexible Floor lamps
Lighting Tips and Techniques Table Lamps as Accents

4. Table Lamps As Accents

Table lamps are the finishing touch to a room. They provide needed light for reading or crafting, and are a great way to express your personal style.

5. Dimmer Switches
Are Great Tools

It’s easier than ever to install dimmer switches! Most light fixtures today can be dimmed, allowing you to set the mood for bright, functional lighting or softer light levels for intimate gatherings.

Lighting Tips and Techniques Dimmer switches make a great tool
Lighting Tips and Techniques The Shade Makes The Lamp

6. The Shade Makes
The Lamp

Lamps come in all shapes and sizes – and so do shades. Talk to our shade experts about replacing your existing shades for an easy style upgrade.