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The lower level space in this home includes lighting that conjures up feelings of being in a bar or lounge area. The lighting makes you want to pull up a chair and stay a while.
The romantic lighting in this bedroom helps to create a relaxing, comforting feeling.
lower-level family areas, lofts, large dens, play spaces or gaming rooms. In these spaces, lighting needs to encourage some drama and fun while containing task lighting so play can be highlighted when and where needed. Sometimes this might be a wine bar, game table or, perhaps a beer tap.
BEDROOM
The lighting options in the bedrooms should be warm and soothing, with the light coming from lamps and
Furthermore, homes today could have several rooms that may serve for entertaining, gathering,
or other communal functions. We see this in
other softer
sources (vs.
overhead
fluorescents).
Bedrooms are
where rest and
rejuvenation
needs to
happen. Here,
lighting should
embrace one’s inner peace, a feeling or calm the idea of self-preservation, perhaps even a touch of romance can fulfill that inner dream.
With the ability to largely affect the mood of a room, lighting is one of the most important elements
our designers consider when designing a space. Professional interior designers/model merchandisers understand this. Through effective design they can help give the builder an edge by improving the overall emotions elicited by a space. ■
Article and photos courtesy of Sue Ridgeway, Director of Marketing at Lita Dirks & Co., an interior design and merchandising firm based in Greenwood Village, Colo.
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