Create the Perfect Mood with Lighting
If you want to create a certain mood for your room, you don't have to completely redecorate; you can do it all by just changing your lighting scheme.
Going for a cozy, conversational feel for a gathering in your living room? Try switching out your table lamps with some fun accent lamps with soft bulbs to create a warm feeling in your room.
Another option if you have a small space but need extra lighting is to use floor lamps. They are usually tall and slender on a base that will fit nicely in a corner. You can further extend the light put out by a floor lamp by placing a mirror at an angle on each side in a corner and it will catch the light and project it outward in addition, the mirrors will create an illusion of a larger room.
Sconce and wall lamps look fantastic when paired alongside of a favorite artwork or over a sculpture piece. Wall lamps used to highlight room accents normally have brighter bulbs to draw attention to the piece they are highlighting.
If you're ready for a real change in your room, add a hanging lamp. They take up zero floor or wall space and make use of your 5th wall (your ceiling). You can get a cool
hanging crocodile lamp that will add an exotic air to any room. Depending on the mood you wish to create - keep it soft or brighten it up - depends on the wattage of bulb you use.
posted by Allure Furniture Designs