Posted by American Lighting Association on Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Posted by Amy Wommack on Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Issue No. 112
May 2020
Make your home
your happy place
Hinkley
Have a staycation to write home about
This summer, more than any other, is a great time for a staycation. Many people are foregoing their usual getaway, instead opting to stay home for a retreat in the backyard, movie marathon in the media room, game night at the kitchen table, any of many alternatives to traveling to a destination. There are myriad home-based activities and ways to relax while still having a fun and memorable time at home.
Bulbrite
Quoizel
To get the most enjoyment from your living space – inside and out – consider a few minor upgrades. Whether it's new lighting, a larger television, recovered chair, or outdoor seating area and fire pit, you might be surprised how much difference a small change can make. The item that can make the biggest impact and most significantly affect the enjoyment and functionality of all areas of your home is lighting.
One easy way to create your ideal ambience is to install dimmers and connect light fixtures to a smart switch to make it easy to set the perfect scenes. Also consider hanging one or several eye-catching pendants over an unexpected space. No longer are pendants just for kitchen counters. Any area in which you want to focus attention or add illumination is a good place for pendants, even an appropriately sized chandelier. A lighting professional at a local ALA-member showroom can help you select the right size and style fixture.
Outside lighting is also important for optimal enjoyment and safety. As the sun starts to set, the lighting in your outdoor entertaining area will make or break the evening. Sconces flanking a doorway, a chandelier hanging from a pergola or covered area, pendants over an outdoor grill, a wet-rated fan above a dining table, accent lights highlighting trees, and path lights along a walkway, all help create a perfect patio party.
Find more tips at ALALighting.com.
Kichler
Looking for inspiration for your home update? Pick up a copy of the new 2020 issue of Lighting magazine, now on newsstands and in ALA-member showrooms. The new magazine features all the latest styles and tips for how to create a beautiful home.
Stop by a nearby ALA-member showroom for a free copy of Lighting magazine or get a digital copy at ALALighting.com.
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