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If you are looking for lighting solutions for your home or business, you can choose overhead lighting, wall accent lighting, or table and floor lamps. Lamps are a great way to create ambiance in a room, and you can pick the style that best suits your needs. When you choose a lamp, don’t forget that the lampshade plays an important role in the lamp’s function:
Material
Lampshades are available in a variety of materials, so you can customize the look you want. Silky materials in rich colors can lend an air of elegance to a lamp, while a funky faux crocodile lampshade gives your room a modern, cutting-edge look. Hardback lampshades are easy to clean, as they can stand up to hand vacuuming. Machine-sewn and hand-sewn lampshades are slightly more delicate and require hand-washing in order to keep them looking great for years to come.
Size
A lampshade not only completes the look of the lamp, but also diffuses the light coming from the bulb. As such, your lampshade should be big enough to completely surround the lamp’s harp and bulb socket. The right lampshade should complement the base of the lamp and be at least a half-inch wider than the widest part of the base.
Shape
The lamp base and lampshade should work together to create a unified lighting solution. Round bases should have round or oval shades, and square bases should have angular shades. If your lamp base is rather ornate, keep the shade simple. That way, the two elements do not clash with each other.
Delande Lighting has over 200 styles and sizes of lampshades for you to choose from in our Salem showroom. Check out our website, give us a call today at (888) 785-5429, or stop by our showroom to experience our outstanding customer service for yourself.
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Lighting your home involves both interior and exterior lighting design. For professional landscape lighting tips, watch this helpful video.
When you are lighting your landscape, there are a variety of lighting solutions you can use to create a well-lit, ambient yard. Putting high-voltage lights on dimmer switches lets you control how much light your patio receives. Low-voltage lights along pathways and under foliage create a soft glow and eliminate shadowy areas. Using more than one light helps to reduce glare and makes your landscape more inviting.
Delande Lighting offers lighting solutions for your home or business. Contact us at (888) 785-5429 or visit our Salem showroom to speak with one of our friendly lighting experts.
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When many people think about redecorating their homes, they think of furniture, wall hangings, and paintings as ways to transform their rooms. It is important not to overlook residential lighting, as the way you light your home can have a drastic effect on the mood and feel of different rooms. Lighting is an essential element of home design that can transform your home from ordinary to extraordinary:
Lighting on Levels
Lighting your home can involve more than just flicking an on/off switch for overhead lights. Though a simple overhead light can illuminate a room on its own, you can create ambiance with lighting installed on different levels. Pair an overhead light such as a chandelier with accent lighting along the walls. You can also use dimmers to easily adjust the mood of a room. A well-lit room can actually feel larger, as all corners of the room are illuminated and visible.
Lighting for Tasks
When you want to cuddle up on your sofa with a good book and a cup of tea, you probably won’t want a glaring overhead light. To create a soft glow that also allows you to see what you’re doing, consider adding floor or table lamps that function as task lighting. These lamps give the room a cozy feel and can add to your décor.
Lighting to Create Visual Interest
If you have a prized piece of art or a collection of family photographs adorning your walls, you don’t want them lurking in the shadows. Try using a combination of differently angled lights to highlight your wall hangings, so you and your guests can fully enjoy them. Directional lighting adds to the drama and mood of your room.
For quality lighting solutions in the Salem area, contact Delande Lighting at (888) 785-5429. We have been providing our customers with top-notch service and excellent products since 1918. Visit our showroom to see what sets us apart.
Last updated 4 months ago
Whether you are decorating a new home or making changes to your long-time residence, lighting is one the most important features of your design. Use these resources to learn how to make the most of your interior and exterior spaces with great lighting.
Delande Lighting supplies Salem with commercial and residential lighting and lamp repair. Call us today at (888) 785-5429 to learn how we can help you light your home or business.
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When designing your interior décor, lighting can be one of the most important considerations, and you should use many different types of lighting to illuminate your home. Wall sconces are lighting options with many uses. A wall sconce is any wall-mounted light source, and adding sconces to your space may help you create an ideal design.
Use Sconces as Primary Lighting
Sconces are ideal lighting choices in hallways, foyers, and outdoors. If you don’t have room for standing lights or table lamps, sconces provide light while maximizing the usable space of an area. Sconces used as your primary light sources should be spaced six feet apart and hung at least five feet above the floor.
Choose Sconces as Support Lighting
In rooms that need both primary and secondary light sources, like a living room, sconces can be excellent choices for soft supporting light. Sconces can illuminate a nook that does not get much light from the primary source or provide soft lighting if the primary source is too much. For example, sconces can provide the perfect amount of light for relaxing with tea or watching television.
Consider Visual Impact
Sconces are designed for soft lighting and lend themselves well to decorative uses. Many sconces have artistic designs and can function as both light sources and wall décor in a room. Sconces can also take innovative approaches to lighting. Some sconces direct light toward the ceiling, while others cast light in shapes on the wall.
If you need wall sconces for your home or office, Delande Lighting supplies commercial, residential, and landscape lighting pieces in Salem. We also offer lamp repair. Check out our helpful website or give us a call today at (888) 785-5429 to find out how we can help you brighten your space.
