|
|
 |
Portable is Affordable
|
Thanks to the success of HGTV and shows such as ‘Trading Spaces’, decorating on a budget is no longer an issue. In a society that it obsessed with quick and cost efficient decorating tips, portable luminaries is the answer to your decorating challenge.
Portable luminaries are lighting fixtures that are not attached to the walls or ceiling, consisting of mostly table lamps, floor lamps, and small specialty lamps. In portable luminaries, its all about height, light, and style. Their variety, mobility, and ease of installation add to their appeal. With just the switch of a lampshade, swapping out an old lamp fixture, or even a different styled light bulb, your home can get a facelift for a fraction of the cost of an interior remodeling job. With so many styles to choose from, portable luminaries can alter your home’s personality while providing just about any quality of light your home will need. While it is temping to go crazy at the idea of an inexpensive remodel, beware of going overboard. Too many portable lamps can make a room appear jumbled and busy if they are overused or mismatched in style.
Aside from going a long way in style, portable luminaries such as table lamps and floor lamps also mark a space by providing task lighting. While styles can range from refined traditional design to sleek, modern styling, table lamps and floor lamps can light from a range of a quiet background glow to a bold, bright light. These types of portable lamps have the ability to target the direction of their light without being obvious. They offer great flexibility by often providing a combination of light levels, serving either as a reading light or a source of ambient light. With the addition of built in dimmers, adjustable directional shades, and three-way switches, table lamps and floor lamps are a practical choice for task lighting when combined with the right accents.
An important lighting tip for using portable lamps is the choice of a lampshade. A difference of only inches in the diameter of the shades lower edge can make a significant difference in the spread of light. The height of the bulb within the shade also effects illumination, since light will spread further when the bulb is set low in the shade. Another important factor to remember when choosing a lampshade is the opaqueness of the lampshade will ultimately help in deciding if it will produce a warm, soft glow, or an unwelcoming glare.
Lastly, portable luminaries are also a cheap way to make your home more safe and secure. By plugging at least one portable lamp into a clock timer, you can set the mood for when you arrive home from work, or use it scare off intruders while you are away.
For more information about portable lamps and lighting tips, be sure to visit LampDecor.com.
Amber Schott writes for LampDecor.com.
|
|
|
|
