Shedding Light on Lighting
According to interior designer Annette Frommer , most people don’t understand that lighting is probably one of the most important elements when designing a home. As she says, “lighting influences the way we perceive a room and the way it makes us feel. Because lighting is so essential when designing a space, it is important to give it proper attention at the outset of any project“. Here are some tips and examples that Frommer believes will help you when you start to plan your space. First, however, you must define the specific kind of ambiance or experience that you want the space to portray. As she points out, dim and indirect lighting can create an intimate and calming space, while white and direct lighting stirs our senses, enabling us to see even the smallest of details. “Remember how you feel when sitting in your dentist’s chair? The light is bright, and almost blinding, and maybe even kind of scary,” Frommer points out. “In other words, lighting controls the mood of yo