Light Logic aims to help consumers learn about residential lighting best practices, design, energy efficiency and all topics regarding lighting a home.

1. www.IESLightLogic.org
Light Logic aims to help
consumers learn about
residential lighting best practices,
design, energy efficiency and all
topics regarding lighting a home.
Visit Light Logic at:
http://bit.ly/1akilMZ
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2. Lighting Your Home Library
You can achieve proper
lighting in your home
library by layering the three
main types of lighting.
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3. Lighting Your Home Library
Task, Ambient, and Accent Lighting
The first type of lighting you will need is task lighting.
For the dedicated reading areas in your library, utilize
side table lamps or floor lamps to ensure that those
reading will have optimum lighting.
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4. Lighting Your Home Library
Task, Ambient, and Accent Lighting
Next, create ambient lighting by using overhead
lighting, such as a chandelier or pendant lamp.
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5. Lighting Your Home Library
Task, Ambient, and Accent Lighting
Finally, add accent lighting to your home library to
illuminate first editions or works of art using accent
lighting from track, recessed or over the picture lights.
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6. Lighting Your Home Library
The Importance of Natural Lighting
For a reading area that is filled with natural light, try
installing a window seat or placing couches and chairs
next to a wall of windows.
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7. Lighting Your Home Library
Home Library Lighting Design Tips
• Wall Sconces & Picture Lights:, Wall
sconces and picture lights add both texture
and warmth to your home library while
serving their purpose of illuminating your
valued works of literature and art.
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8. Lighting Your Home Library
Home Library Lighting Design Tips
• Installing a Dimmer: Installing a
dimmer switch is a great way to make your
home library much more versatile.
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9. Lighting Your Home Library
Home Library Lighting Design Tips
• Creating a Reading Nook: If you do not
have a separate library create a reading
nook with comfortable couches, chairs, and
end tables with local task lighting to
identify the area as a reading spot.
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10. www.IESLightLogic.org
Light Logic aims to help
consumers learn about
residential lighting best practices,
design, energy efficiency and all
topics regarding lighting a home.
Visit Light Logic at:
http://bit.ly/1akilMZ
Wednesday, December 4, 13