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Tips & Techniques Lighting       Glossary       Accent Lighting       Bath Lights       Candlestick Lighting       Ceiling Lights       Chandeliers       Floor Lamps       Ceiling Medallions       Outdoor Lighting       Sconces       Lamp Shades       Lamp Shade Basics       Selecting a Lamp Shade       Lamp Shade Selection "Rules"       Swing Arm Lamps       Table Lamps Rugs       Glossary       Choosing A Rug       Construction       Types of Fibers       Maintaining Your Rug Curtains       Glossary       Decorating With Curtains       Curtain Facts       Curtain Length Newsletters       Accent Lighting       Bath Light Guidelines       Bring In the Sunshine       Ceiling Fan Selection       Chandelier Guidelines       Energy Star Lighting       Having Fun with Lighting       Landscape Lighting       Light to Sell Your Home       Light Up Your Holidays       Lighting Small Spaces       Media Room Lighting       Improve Your Lighting       Dark Sky Lighting Info       How to "Green" Lighting       Kitchen Lighting   © 2007 Shades of Light Richmond, VA Lighting for Small Spaces Small spaces can benefit from using lighting tricks and techniques. To make a low ceiling seem higher, use plant lights(1), wall sconce uplights(2), and hanging ceiling bowl lights(3). These can also be used to accentuate a patterned ceiling or fancy crown molding. To save floor space, use wall lights such as swing arms(4) or pendants from the ceiling(5) to provide light for reading and tasks. Wall sconces with a mirrored back(6) help to magnify light in subtle and interesting ways. Minimalist (disappearing) floor lamps(7) and floor lamps that also function as tables and magazine racks(8) can also help to "stretch" your room. A pair of candlestick lamps behind a sofa(9) solve the problem of nowhere to put an end table! Turn your wall "art" into light sources such as hiding a light in a birdhouse(10) or selecting a sconce that can be repeated along the wall in threes for an artsy effect(11). And don't forget picture lights(7) to accentuate your favorite painting while providing extra light. Micro-track lights(12) can turn a narrow hallway into an art gallery while giving an illusion of a wider passageway. Even when the room is small, you can use a scaled-down chandelier(13) or hanging lantern(14) on a dimmer for a regal ambience. If you decide to paint your walls a dark color, using semi-gloss or gloss paint and reflecting light off the wall with recessed lights in a series placed one foot out from the wall will create an glazed, space-enlarging effect. As always, provide lighting for all tasks but don't forget to add accent lighting effects to provide the "wow" effect that every room needs! Plant uplight UC9809 location Green Plant Light. Uplight wall sconce SC0406 Renaissance Sconce. Hanging bowl uplight LA0313 Imperial Glass Lantern. Swing arm wall light Domicile Swing Arm Lamp, WS0405 Compact Chic Wall Light. Single pendant from ceiling PE0413 Tiger Stripe Pendant. Mirror sconce SC0207A Multi Mirror Sconce. Red Wall Scene (2004 Modern Classic) Streamline Floor Lamp. Multi-function floor lamp (location) Triple Duty Floor Lamp. Candlestick lamps behind a sofa CS0215(location) Turning Leaf Lamps. Birdhouse as a light source SC0437 Birdhouse Sconce Sconces to use in threes for effect City Lights Sconce and Color Blast Sconce. Micro track lights TR0301(before & after) Flexible Track Lighting. Mini chandelier CH0220(location) Petite Beaded Chandelier Hanging lantern LA0004 Star Glass Lantern. ©2005 Ashton Harrison. All Rights Reserved.