17 Lighting Tips

Tips 1-5

You tell friends to lighten up, so why not apply the same advice to your house? Good lighting can go a long way in making your home feel comfortable. Take a look.

1. Bask in the sun.
Natural light is the most affordable of all light sources—and it's good for you, too. Lightweight bamboo shades are a sunshine-friendly alternative to heavy draperies and will give your windows an instant facelift.

2.Make a bold entrance.
Install dramatic foyer lights to add an instant shot of glamour to your front entry hall.

3. Update a bland bathroom.
Create stylish symmetry with a pair of wall sconces positioned on either side of your bathroom mirror.

4. Stay in the clear.
Make a style statement with nearly invisible light fixtures such as lamps or pendants, which blend effortlessly with any decor.

5. Stay on track.
Track lights can be shaped any way you choose and be reshaped anytime. The Flex II system kit, for example, includes 10 feet of track, five fixtures, light bulbs, and a transformer. Light Waves Concept, Inc.; www.lwc.info.