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Joanie Belair
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But times and lighting have changed, and these days, I prefer to install an LED lighting strip on both sides of the cabinet. That way, each shelf can glow, as shown in this photo. Hide the LED strip behind the cabinet’s face frame. If it’s a frameless cabinet, embed the strip in a prepared groove in the cabinet’s side wall.

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Provide balance. Ultimately, it’s important for a room to have some natural interplay between light and shadow, as the highlights and lowlights are appealing to the eye. Nobody likes the look of a super-bright big-box store with perfectly even lighting in harsh fluorescents. Add lights to brighten up dark corners, but don’t go overboard. A few shadows just mean your space has depth, and a sense of life, that makes it feel like a home.

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Update lightbulbs. Besides adding actual blue, you can also choose to update your lightbulbs to a brighter output and a cooler “daylight” color tone. Warmer, yellow lights, such as the ones seen here, create a beautifully warm, intimate atmosphere, but if you’d prefer a brighter and fresher look, try a “true white” bulb.

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To brighten up a ceiling in a dim room such as a laundry room or den, try replacing a flush-mount ceiling light or a pendant with a semi-flush light that hangs just a little below the ceiling. This will diffuse the light across the ceiling to almost simulate the glowing effect of a skylight.

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To brighten up a ceiling in a dim room such as a laundry room or den, try replacing a flush-mount ceiling light or a pendant with a semi-flush light that hangs just a little below the ceiling. This will diffuse the light across the ceiling to almost simulate the glowing effect of a skylight.

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To brighten up a ceiling in a dim room such as a laundry room or den, try replacing a flush-mount ceiling light or a pendant with a semi-flush light that hangs just a little below the ceiling. This will diffuse the light across the ceiling to almost simulate the glowing effect of a skylight.

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If you are adding lights (especially pot lights) to a ceiling, consider adding a few closer to the walls to cast light down onto the walls. This can highlight beautiful details such as traditional cabinetry or brick.

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#44322 Prescott Sconce H: 16.5" W: 14" D: 6" Inspired by one of our best selling mirror collections, this gold leafed iron wall sconce has two lights and an antiqued mirrored back plate. MSRP: $750.00

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Architectural Mirrored Chandelier From the Florence de Dampierre Collection for John-Richard. Handcrafted of iron, metal, and mirrored glass. Aged silver finish with mirrored glass. No shades; "candle drip" on sleeves. Uses eight 60-watt bulbs. Ceiling canopy included. Direct wire; professional installation required. 37"Dia. x 32"T with 10'L chain. Imported. Boxed weight, approximately 45 lbs. Please no

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Le Petite Chandelier Handcrafted of brass with an antiqued finish, this petite chandelier features a stunning mixture of curves and angles with eight softly glowing candle-style lights. Uses eight 60-watt bulbs. Professional installation recommended. Hanging hardware and ceiling canopy included. 37"Dia. x 38.75"T with 6'L chain. Imported. VISUAL COMFORT "Le Petite" Chandelier Price:$1,995.00Take 30% Off:$1396.50 HCS14_H64W9

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DOVE Chandelier Show-stopping, nature-inspired chandelier features 24 mouth-blown glass doves perched atop an antiqued-gold ring. Petite light bulbs seem to hide behind the doves. Handcrafted of steel and glass. Uses eight 40-watt bulbs. Direct wire; professional installation required. Ceiling canopy included. 34"Dia. x 38"T. Imported. Boxed weight, approximately 38 lbs. Please note that this item may require additional delivery and processing charges. Dove Chandelier Price:$3,450.00Take 30% Off:$2415.00 HCS14_H6Y5W

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Retro Glamour Chandelier From Cyan Designs. Uses eight 60-watt bulbs. Ceiling canopy included. 34.75"Dia. x 36"T with 8'L chain. As seen on Elle Decor Facebook page. "Retro Glamour" Chandelier Price:$2,225.00Take 30% Off:$1557.50 HCS14_H4ZBW

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Amber Glass Chandelier Crafted of tiered, diamond-shaped pieces of amber-hued glass, this chandelier is sure to get noticed. Handcrafted. Comes with hanging rods in three different lengths: three 16", two 12", and two 8". Uses six 60-watt bulbs. Professional installation recommended. Hanging hardware and canopy included. 27.5"Dia. x 32"T. Imported. Boxed weight, approximately, 81.3 lbs. Please note that this item may require additional delivery and processing charges. Amber Glass Chandelier Price:$2,475.00Take 30% Off:$1732.50 HCS14_H64W3

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JOHN RICHARD Collection Quatrefoil Shaded Chandelier From its veiled quatrefoil drum shade to its glass ball pendants hanging from strands of glass beads, this chandelier brings sheer elegance to the room. From the John-Richard Collection. Handcrafted of iron, metal, and glass. Antiqued Parisian-silver finish. Sheer silk shade. Ceiling canopy included. Direct wire; professional installation required. Uses nine 60-watt bulbs. 40"W x 40"D x 36"T with 10'L chain. Imported. Boxed weight, approximately 52 lbs. Please note that this item may require additional delivery and processing charges. About the John-Richard Collection

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RONEN CHANDELIER : Contemporary and traditional combine perfectly in the sharp angles and multitude of crystals that form this chandelier. From Dale Tiffany. Made of chrome and crystals. Uses eight 40-watt bulbs. 5"Dia. ceiling canopy included. Direct wire; assembly and professional installation required. 22"Dia. x 21"T with 4'L chain. Imported. Boxed weight, approximately 37.2 lbs. Please note that this item may require additional delivery and processing charges. Ronen Chandelier Compare At:$2,475.00 Special Value: $1,439.90 Take 30% Off:$1007.93 HCS14_H4N4C

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FASCINATION CHANDELIER Drum shade with chrome-finished metal bands surrounds free-falling crystals to bring an unmistakable style to your setting. Uses three 100-watt bulbs. 22"Dia. x 23"T with 7'L chain. Ceiling canopy included. Imported. Boxed weight, approximately 22 lbs. Please note that this item may require additional delivery and processing charges. "Fascination" Chandelier Price:$700.00Take 30% Off:$490.00

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renson 18 Lantern Although it's a bit difficult to tell from a distance, the glass of this lantern is netted — referencing a time when factory lighting was netted for safety. The thick mouth blown glass is wrapped in a handwoven wire fabric, creating unique swirls and striations in the glass itself.

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Uttermost Pontoise #21259 $550 no two alike -- pendants also

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Simple 35x 36 $840 Product Details on Visual Comfort E.F. Chapman Flemish 8 Light Chandelier in Aged Iron with Wax

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Would this look see-thru? Visual Comfort E.F. Chapman George 8 Light Chandelier in Crystal with Polished Silver 36" wide x 41 high $2000

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Visual Comfort Thomas OBrien Hicks 1 Light Pendant in Antique Nickel TOB5062AN-WG 8.5" x 11.75" $525 Antique Nickel to go with Bastille pewter table

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Visual Comfort Alexa Hampton Ida 1 Light Decorative W $314 12 x 14

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Visual Comfort Mykonos $1260 Dimensions and Weight Width: 37.00 in. Height: 38.75 in. Backplate/Canopy Width: 6.5000 in. Backplate/Canopy Length: 6.5000 in.

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$620 Currey and co Alex

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$350 Currey and Co 5084 Sadler

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Possini Euro Emmitt Chrome 10-Inch-H Modern Bath Light

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Possini Euro Emmitt Chrome 10-Inch-H Modern Bath Light EUW7806 $199.99 + F

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polished nickel finish for Paul

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lava backplate but brushed nickel $150

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George Kovacs Cubism $260

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$168

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banquette

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Beatty Oval Chandelier

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Beatty Oval Chandelier $921.36 Antique silver finish, four light chandelier under a single oval shade.

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picture light above medicine cabinet

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would these shades get dirty?

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sconces not so feminine

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banquette

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powder room

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powder room

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TURIS on Trans Globe website Dimensions: Width 26" - Height 27" to 114" - Depth n/a Bulb Type: Halogen-G4 Base Max. Bulb Wattage: 10 No. of Lights: 18 Bulbs Included: Yes Finish Shown: POLISHED CHROME Glass: CRYSTAL Description: Adjustable height from 27" long to 114" long.

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$419 Hudson Vally Lighting ALPINE 7102-PN

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$378 Currey and Co #5129 6W X 16H X 7D

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$340 Currey and Co #5908 21hx4dx16w

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$308 Currey & Co. 20hx7dx14w

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$345 Currey & Co. 7"wx12Hx7d

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BENSON PENDANT$379 classic - works well with wide range of design styles

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4th floor -- something neat to hang from beam

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COOL reading sconce

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chandelier and alsosoft grays and yellow chairs

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scottish meadow with both painted and dark stained cabinetry and the lights look just right

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sultan of swing -

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$679 perforated stell holes

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OVAL SHAPE

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cool shape

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Almost Infinity Duet 2 Light Suspension The Hubbardton Forge Almost Infinity Duet 2 Light Suspension creates a warm and inviting ambience with its softened illumination and design rich with handcrafted detail. The Almost Infinity Duet 2 Light Suspension features hand-forged wrought iron body, hand-blown Opal glass shades, and translucent

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modern but not overwhelming

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over oval table

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I really like the design of this Quadralli No. 331440 Linear Chandelier. It would look great in an Arts and Crafts interior but would be equally at home in a contemporary or traditional setting. Each bulb is surrounded by scrims of white crepe and shimmering organza, lending a softness to the light that's instantly alluring.

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With an elegant Art Nouveau-like flourish, the George Kovacs P294 Wall Sconce adds a great artistic accent to a wall as it doubles the illumination of a standard wall sconce. At either end of the fluid-looking silver-plated stem, two lights glow underneath the black fabric shade. Provides superior lighting and charm into any transitional or soft contemporary interior.

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Visual Comfort French Cuff wall sconce $425 polished nickel, one 75 w bulb 8wx8.75dx

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Regina-Andrew design square glass chandelier $650 18" sq x 27" T w. 6'3" cord

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Chrislyn sconce $275

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Just beautiful!

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ceiling -- needed?

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Decorative lighting can be used to highlight architectural features. Without the additional lighting around this fireplace, it's just a large stone surround. The downlights around the firebox strengthen the contrast between the smooth and rough surfaces, while the uplights on top feature the graceful curve of the entire structure. added by Shane D. Inman to 8 Artfully Asymmetrical Fireplaces Lighten up. Accent lighting above this firebox is situated against the back wall to create a scalloping visual effect. The indirect lighting at the top of the fireplace points upward and spills onto the ceiling. Tip: Designing the fireplace in the same color family as the adjacent walls allows the lighting to become the focal point.

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sconces next to contemporary range hood

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black window frames and chandeliers play off each other -- draw your eye around and up

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lighting -- from a grouping

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Danville by Hudson Lighting 30" $3100 21" $1700

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Steve Wong $199

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Great modern fixture by Steve Wong $149

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