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Lamps Plus Lighting Tips

Talk to a LAMPS PLUS lighting associate for expert advice on lighting and home décor. We employ more ALA trained lighting experts than anyone, so you're always sure to get the right advice for your home. Read the tips below for information on the hottest lighting styles and decorating trends, then visit LampsPlus.com to browse our complete home lighting collection.

Create Curb Appeal with Outdoor Lighting

• Create a more pleasant porch and patio area with outdoor wall lights.
• Add low voltage landscape lights to highlight garden plantings and architectural details.
• Outdoor post lights help define driveways and garden paths.
• New outdoor lighting can add to your home's value.

Desk Lighting to Save Your Eyes

• An adjustable desk lamp offers the best choice for desk and computer lighting.
• Position lamps to avoid reflections on computer screens.
• People in their 60's need 80% more light for reading than people in their 20's.
• Use a halogen desk lamp with a dimmer to control the light output.

Kitchen Lighting, the Latest Trends

• Use a mini-pendant chandelier to add color and light to open kitchen counters and bar areas.
• Under-cabinet lights are ideal for adding light under cabinetry and shelves.
• The darker your countertops and cabinets, the more light you'll want to add to the space.
• Add a wall dimmer control to overhead lights to create mood lighting at night.

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How to Hang a Chandelier

• Avoid purchasing chandeliers that are larger than the width of your table, as people may bump into it when getting up.
• When hanging a chandelier in your entrance hall or foyer, make sure it is hung high enough to illuminate upper stairways and landings.

Light Your Way to Feng Shui

• Choose frosted or colored bulbs for the mood you want to create. Pink shades denote calm and pleasure, purple is more passionate and yellow more settled and relaxed.
• Gentle curves and soft corners in a room create a restful environment where energy can flow smoothly. By using corner uplights, torchieres or accent lighting you can soften the edges in your home and make it feel more soothing.

Our Guide to Crystal Chandelier Glass

• Turkish crystal is polished on a wood wheel with marble dust. You may notice faint traces of the wood wheel in finished pieces, a mark of authenticity.
• Venetian crystal has a history that goes back to the 13th century when glassworkers began to congregate in Venice, Italy.

Shade Buying 101 - Pick a Style That's Right for You

• Silk shades look best in formal rooms or intimate bedroom settings. By contrast, linen, parchment and textured looks have a more casual, rustic feel that's well suited for family rooms or dens.
• If the base of a lamp is heavily ornamented then choose a shade that will complement the look of the base instead of competing with it. A simple shade with minimal patterning can create a more polished look.

How to Use Ceiling Medallions

• Made from a polyurethane, ceiling medallions can easily be painted to match an existing color in your room.
• Before you re-hang your light fixture with the medallion attached, do a practice assembly on the floor before proceeding. This will insure that everything will fit.