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THE 3 KEYS OF CUSTOMIZED
LIGHTING

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2015is the time to create
the cozy, comfortable, and
inviting home environment you
desire.
This month, we present to you three aspects of
lighting that are important for altering the glow,
and therefore the mood or function, of any room.

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Pay close attention to the
height and angle of your
lighting.
Lights above the dining room
table are meant to enhance
the colors and textures of
food, and therefore the
spread of light above should
not exceed the table’s width.
Avoid having the light hit
peoples’ faces and cast
unflattering shadows, or
reflect off of the table and
into the eyesight of people
sitting at the table.
FIRST - PLACEMENT

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FIRST - PLACEMENT
When highlighting a piece
of artwork hanging on the
wall, make sure the light
shines at a 60 degree
angle from the wall so
that it will not reflect off of
the artwork and into the
eyesight of viewers.

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Fixtures redistribute the light
to hit target areas and give
off the desired intensity of
glow.
Pendants, chandeliers, and
scones project wide beam
angles, and are thus used in
dining and living rooms to
create a soft glow and
relaxed atmosphere.
SECOND - LIGHT FIXTURES

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THIRD - LIGHT BULBS
SHAPE
Below are the types of bulbs you
should seek for the fixtures that
are typically placed in dining or
living rooms:
Lamp: A-line bulb
Pendant: Globe bulb
Chandelier and Scone: Candle
bulb
To draw the eye to a new piece of
artwork or centerpiece, use down
lights or spot lights for narrower
angles.

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THIRD - LIGHT BULBS
BRIGHTNESS
Contrary to popular belief, the
brightness of light emitted is
determined by a bulb’s lumens,
not wattage.
For chopping and cooking
activities in the kitchen, choose
bulbs with high lumens for under-
the-cabinet lighting, and for
pendant lights above task areas
and the kitchen sink.

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THIRD - LIGHT BULBS
BRIGHTNESS
Bright lights are also useful
for an office or studio where
attention to small details and
textures is key, and can
similarly be used to draw
attention to standout pieces
of furniture.

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THIRD - LIGHT BULBS
COLOR AND WARMTH
Warmer lights are lower on the
Kelvin spectrum (0-2700K) and
are typically used in bedrooms
and living rooms for a softer,
relaxing glow.
Cooler lights are higher on the
Kelvin spectrum (3000-4100K)
and are used more often in
bathrooms and kitchens for a
bright, clean feel.

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We hope this guide will
be helpful for you to
choose the perfect light
bulbs, fixtures, and
placement of lights for
the atmosphere you
desire in each room of
your home.
Stay tuned for more lighting tips from
OPPLE next month!

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