How to Create Mood Lighting for a Party
Throwing a party is a bold move. Now it's your responsibility to set up for the sort of party you want to have. For simple parties, you need only worry about lighting. It's possible to create mood lighting for any party you wish to throw. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Decide on the mood you want to set for your party. Make a commitment to follow through on establishing a certain look, feel and mood to your overall party.
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Purchase light bulbs in the color that best matches the mood you picked in Step 1. Blue light bulbs work great for a green theme. A jungle theme will work best with green lighting. Think pink for a baby shower celebration if it's a girl.
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Cover up exceedingly bright lights. You don't want to feel like you are standing in bright sunlight when you are trying to make small talk at a nightlife party. Use reflectors and shades to cover up harsh lighting. Go all around you home to make sure all of these problems are taken care by at least the night before the party.
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Opt to turn on lamps instead of overhead lights. Have lamps in each corner of the room. Place your colored light bulbs in each lamp. Avoid any bright lamps.
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Use several different colored light bulbs and types of lamps in different rooms to change the party mood as one enters and exits each room.
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Get a lava lamp. It creates a fun and jovial mood for any party. It gives a wallflower something to amuse herself with or bring back memories.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't try too hard to create a certain mood. Although you can set the tone, it is your guests who will ultimately have the biggest effect on a party. A successful party has much to do with whom you invite.
