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I have been asked to comment a little on the theory of interior lighting. General Lighting illuminates the whole room. This is typically overhead or track lighting. I highly recommend a rheostat on this type of lighting to keep the desired effect as the light of day since Natural Lighting, changes through out the day. Tiffany chandeliers, Tiffany ceiling fan lights, and Tiffany flushmount lighting is best for these situations.
Next is Task Lighting. This is lighting that provides adequate light to preform a specific job such as reading, cooking, application of make up, etc. This lighting should be glare free and positioned so things are easy to see without eye strain. Tiffany pendant lighting, Tiffany island lighting, Tiffany vanity lights, Tiffany table lamps, and Tiffany floor lamps work best for these situations.
Last is Accent Lighting. this is focused light that is used to illuminate something of interest. A piece of art, a sculpture, or an architectural element of a room. Accent lighting is usually about three time the brightness of general lighting. Tiffany accent lights and Tiffany mini pendant lights work best here.
With all your lighting efforts it is important to do a little planning before you go out and buy your fixtures. Have an idea of the over all effect you are looking to create. Most important, do not be afraid to mix the different types of lighting in your over all theme. Tiffany style lighting can be of great help in achieving your desired lighting goals.
Adding beautiful colors and magical figures to children’s bedrooms or play rooms will spark their imagination. We put colorful figures in babies cribs to stimulate their brains and hand eye coordination. Most pediatricians agree you should not stop as they get older. As children learn to read their imagination can take them to far away places for fantastic adventures.
Tiffany stained glass windows and colorful Tiffany accent lamps are another way to develop their imagination and appreciation for beauty. Tiffany Table lamps, Tiffany wall sconces, and Tiffany vanity lights will complete a child’s fantasy world. There is a large selection of themes available in the classic style of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
A Tiffany vanity light is a surface mounted wall fixture with two, three, or more lights; usually mounted in a bathroom. A Tiffany vanity light is used for both direct and indirect lighting. It will provide the direct work light appropriate for the bathroom chores as well as reflect off the wall and ceiling to fill the room with the required light for overall illumination.
In a double sink situation you may choose to use one Tiffany vanity light of 5 or 6 lights, or two 3 or 4 light Tiffany vanity lights side by side. Accenting with additional Tiffany style lighting is difficult due to the space restriction. One possible exception would be a Tiffany flushmount overhead light. Another possibility is a Tiffany accent light in one corner of the bathroom counter top. This could be rotated by style as the seasons change.
A review of terminology relating to Tiffany style lighting. Swag: A pendant or chandelier with a chain and wire that can be draped across a ceiling to reach a hard mounted electrical junction box or plug into an electrical outlet. May be found as Tiffany pendant lights, Tiffany hanging pendant lights, or Tiffany chandeliers.
Torchiere: A portable floor lamp with a shade that directs light upward instead of downward as a traditional floor lamp. this is used to create an indirect lighting source. May be found as Tiffany floor lamp or Tiffany torchiere.
Vanity: A surface mounted wall fixture with three or more lights, usually used in a bathroom. May be found as Tiffany Vanity lights or Tiffany pendant lights.
A review of terminology relating to Tiffany style lighting. Sconce: Typically, a one or two light fixture surface mounted on a wall. May be viewed as Tiffany Sconces, Tiffany wall sconces, or Tiffany pocket sconces.
Semi Flush: A surface mounted ceiling fixture with three or more inches distance between the shade and the ceiling. May be found as Tiffany flushmount lighting.
Shower: A fixture with a ceiling pan that usually suspends three or more pendants. May be found as Tiffany chandeliers, Tiffany pendant lights, Tiffany hanging pendant lights, or Tiffany vanity lights.
A review of terminology relating to Tiffany style lighting. Cathedral Glass: Sections of transparent single color sheet glass, with smooth or textured surfaces. Great examples are available in Tiffany stained glass windows, Tiffany table lamps, and Tiffany floor lamps.
Glue Chip Glass: the texture created on the surface of glass by applying hot glue, which after drying contracts and chips the glass surface resulting in a natural pattern, like frost on a window pane. This may be viewed on Tiffany vanity lights, Tiffany pendant lights, and Tiffany accent lamps.
Hand Rubbed: A finishing process of hand rubbing a surface to achieve a desired final look. This may be viewed on the bases of Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany floor lamps and the attachment ring of Tiffany ceiling fan lights.
A Tiffany vanity light is a surface mounted wall fixture with three or more lights, usually mounted in a bathroom. A Tiffany vanity light is both a direct and indirect lighting fixture. It will provide the direct work light appropriate for the bathroom chores as well as reflect off the wall and ceiling to fill the room with the required light for overall use.
In a double sink situation you may choose to use one Tiffany vanity light of 5 or 6 lights, or two 3 or 4 light Tiffany vanity lights side by side. Accenting with additional Tiffany style lighting is difficult due to the space restriction. One possible acception would be a small Tiffany accent light on the bathroom counter in the corner. This could be rotated by style as the seasons change.