decorative lighting

Chandeliers, ceiling fixtures, pendants or even lamps can be more than just lighting sources; they can also be decorative elements themselves. They are, in this case, decorative lighting… But be aware: do not begin your lighting project by choosing the fixtures.

Aesthetics can be important but shouldn't be the driving element on your lighting project.

You should begin by having a true project, a concept, a set of ideas concerning what's also crucial besides the fixtures and their aesthetics: the type of lighting (general, task, accent, direct, indirect, daylighting...), the types of lights, their efficiency, the location of the task and accent lighting points...

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Indoor Lighting Design
Indoor Lighting Project

Indoor Decorative lighting

Decorative lamp Fixtures, lamps, lights... all can improve the aesthetics of the room (and outdoors). You just have to choose the right ones, with the right artistic or aesthetic value, according to your tastes and the elements and style of your room, and the predefined type of lighting, types of lights and their location...

Chandeliers can be particularly good as decorative lighting. But other fixtures, pendants or even lamps and lights can also be decorative lighting elements.

The effects produced by a beautiful period lamp or a trendy and artistic neon light can help to set a mood and be an important decorative lighting element…

Outdoor Decorative lighting elements

Decorative Lighting Energy Star Decorative lighting isn't restricted to the indoors.

Tea lights placed on tables, torches stationed in strategic places, strand lights among the trees (not to talk of the Christmas decorative lighting) are good examples of outdoor decorative lighting.

This lighting can be more than just a function of the outdoor lighting needs.

The lights

CFB (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs) and LEDs are excellent for decorative lighting arrangements and to get energy savings.