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  1. How to brighten up your home’s lighting

    Whether you live in a temperate zone, or the sun sets at 4 p.m. come winter, your home’s indoor lighting plays a vital role in your daily comfort and happiness. Here are some tips for lighting your interior for bright, cheery season year-round.

    1. Add diverse lighting

    The classic solution! Placing two different light sources in a room adds variation and creates a more pleasant ambiance. One primary overhead light will do the trick, though some homeowners find it to be ...
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  2. How can I improve the lighting in my home?

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ID:	11297Lighting is an important, yet often overlooked, design element that can impact the look and feel of your home.

    Fortunately, it's also one of the easiest to update! Whether you're looking to add ambiance and task lighting – or simply to swap out a few outdated fixtures – these ideas will help to inspire lighting upgrades in every room.

    Living room: Apart from the kitchen, there's perhaps nowhere else in your home more highly trafficked than ...
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  3. Should I install outdoor lighting?

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ID:	11222Just as you rely on a well-designed lighting plan inside your home, you should pay careful attention to how you illuminate the exterior. Outdoor lighting can ensure your family's safety, improve home security and enhance how you use the space.

    DECORATIVE LIGHTING

    Judicious use of outdoor decorative lights gives your home character. They can be used to highlight flower gardens, decorative architectural components and landscaping. Small, low-voltage ...