What Is Accent Lighting?
Accent lighting is a way to display objects of interest in homes. A soft light illuminates the object or it can cast interesting shadows. Track lighting or floor-standing lamps can be used to direct lighting. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
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Glass
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Place a low voltage halogen light below glass and direct the light up. Use a fluorescent light to go behind the glass. Colored glass looks exceptional displayed with accent lighting.
Books
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Clip a small spotlight underneath the shelf above the books.
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Pictures and Paintings
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To avoid glare from the glass use an eyeball light that can swivel, then set it to a broad beam. Track lighting can be used to focus a light on paintings.
Plants
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Small light spikes can be inserted directly into the pot. Another option is to use an up-lighter on the floor behind the plant. Direct the light to bounce off the floor and the ceiling so that the light spreads back to the plant.
Musical Instruments
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Accent a piano or musical instrument during a social gathering. Use track lighting or position a light hidden in a plant to focus on the instrument.
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