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Tiffany chandeliers and Tiffany flushmount lighting systems will both provide all the illumination a room will require. The question is which is appropriate for any given room.
The correct Tiffany style lighting unit for a given lighting problem depends on a few factors. When trying to decide between a Tiffany chandelier or a Tiffany flushmount unit you must look at the overall size of the room and the intended use for the room. Tiffany chandeliers come in three, four, six, eight and even twelve arm units. The larger the unit, the more ceiling height you require. Nothing spoils the look of a room than a ceiling fixture that is out of proportion. Too small a room and the Tiffany chandelier will over power the over all look. On the other hand a three arm Tiffany chandelier in an entrance way that opens to two floors will be dwarfed and look ridiculous. Try cutting out paper replicas that represent the approximate size of the fixture you have in mind. Suspend the cut out with string and view from all sides before making your actual purchase.
Accenting the walls with Tiffany wall sconces works best with Tiffany chandeliers and will finish off the desired effect. Remember to use dimmer switches to control the overall effect.
Adding color and beauty to your home or work area with Tiffany stained glass windows is one of my favorite ways to make the Tiffany style lighting part of your life. Through out his life ( 1848-1933) Louis Comfort Tiffany created awe inspiring beauty through his work in stained glass works of art.
Tiffany stained glass windows are available in such a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and themes that almost any desired effect can be achieved. Augmenting Tiffany stained glass windows with complementing Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany accent lamps, Tiffany floor lamps Tiffany pendant lighting and Tiffany chandeliers only adds to the beauty of the theme you choose to create. You are only limited by your imagination.
Choosing the correct Tiffany style lighting fixture for your entrance way is not difficult. The controlling factor is the size of the entrance area.
Tiffany chandeliers come in a wide selection of size and theme. For a smaller entrance, a 3 or 4 arm fixture is appropriate. The smaller chandeliers may be augmented with Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany torchiers or Tiffany table lamps to add variety in the lighting effect.
A larger entrance may require a Tiffany chandelier of up to 12 arms or greater. With this size entrance way augmenting with additional Tiffany table lamps or Tiffany floor lamps is usually not appropriate. In this case matching Tiffany wall sconces is the best way to achieve the desired lighting effect.
When dealing with Tiffany wall sconces and Tiffany chandeliers it is mandatory to control both with independent dimmer switches. This allows for great versatility in lighting levels for a wide variety of occasions.
A Tiffany touchier is a portable floor lamp with a shade that directs the light upward. A Tiffany torchier is an indirect lighting fixture. It is derived from the torches that used to light the walls of castles and homes before gas and electric lighting became available. When placed in a corner it will reflect the light off both walls and the ceiling. One Tiffany torchiere will provide about 50 percent of the required light for a standard room.
Tiffany torchieres can be used in pairs or with other Tiffany style lighting fixtures. Complimentry Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany chandeliers, Tiffany hanging pendant lights, and Tiffany accent lights will blend with Tiffany torchieres to create an imaginative theme.
A Tiffany wall sconce is typically a one or two light fixture surface mounted to a wall. Tiffany wall sconces are exclusively indirect lighting. They generally house 25 to 40 watt light bulbs and are most effective when controlled by a dimmer switch. They are outstanding for creating mood while adding beautiful color and design. Tiffany wall sconces are the best way to accent a large Tiffany chandelier in a grand entrance way.
Tiffany wall sconces create the most desirable effect when combined with other Tiffany style lighting. When arranged to complement each other Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany pendant and Tiffany hanging pendant lights as well as Tiffany accent lights can all create the Tiffany style lighting thiem you desire.
A Tiffany chandelier is a surface mounted ceiling fixture with lighted arms. A Tiffany chandelier can have as few as three arms or as many as twelve. Some custom fixtures are even larger. A Tiffany chandelier is a dominating light source used to create a feeling of grandeur and expanse. It makes a room feel large and full.
A small Tiffany chandelier of three to four arms can be accented with Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany accent lamps and Tiffany table lamps. A larger Tiffany chandelier in a grander room can be best accented with Tiffany wall sconces around the perimeter of the room. For the best effect and control all the fixtures should be controlled by independent dimmer switches. This will give you the greatest flexibility in creating any lighting effect.
Tiffany floor lamps are portable lamp with a shade that directs the light downward and has a height usually taller than 48″. Tiffany floor Lamps are a combination light source. Its primary function is as a direct light source, however when placed in the corner of a room the light will reflect off the two walls and ceiling providing indirect lighting. This is partly how a Tiffany torchier lamp creates indirect lighting. This will provide about 50 percent of the required light source for a standard room.
When two Tiffany floor lamps are placed in opposite corners of a single room you can achieve most of the light required for any given room. Additional combinations of Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany wall sconces or Tiffany chandeliers will accomplish a unique blend of lighting to create any desired effect.
Tiffany table lamps are a portable light fixture with a shade having a 14″ width or larger. Tiffany table lamps are a direct light source best suited for illuminating a specific work area. They normally have one 60 watt light bulb which will only provide about one third the light normally required for an entire room.
For this reason Tiffany table lamps work best when combined with another type of light fixture. Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany flushmount ceiling lights, Tiffany pendant lights, Tiffany chandeliers and Tiffany wall sconces are the best companion pieces for Tiffany table lamps.
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.
Stained glass windows are a great solution to a bad view problem. They can provide great color , beauty and uniqueness to a problem window. One of the best examples of this is the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. Daily tours of this 160 room Victorian mansion are a must see when visiting the San Francisco Bay area. The construction of the mansion was the Brain child of Sara L. Winchester the heiress to the Winchester Rifle fortune. She began in 1884 and continued construction until her death 38 years later.
One of the most remarkable oddities in the mansion revolves around stained glass windows. The most beautiful stained glass piece in the mansion was placed in the window that received the least sun light in the mansion. The best window in the mansion for stained glass has the plainest lead crystal window in the mansion. Odd to be sure.
There are wonderful Tiffany stained glass windows available that can beautify any window treatment problem you may have. Try not to make Sara Winchesters mistakes with lighting. Generally speaking easterly views get the best morning light and westerly views get the best evening light.
The Winchester Mystery House also has a museum quality display of Tiffany style lighting, to include: Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany chandeliers, Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany accent lamps, Tiffany hanging pendant lamps, and Tiffany wall sconces