Using Lighting as Decorating Medium

When one thinks of lighting, one often considers it in it's utilitarian sense - a medium that allows you to continue your tasks after all natural light has fled. It is not typically thought of in terms of decorating. This is most often true in residential surroundings. In commercial buildings, however, architects have been using lighting fixtures to complement their designs for years. An extremely poignant example of this is the Art Deco style of the Chrysler building in New York. The original lighting also mirrored the Art Deco style of the building itself - a good number of the fixtures being custom created to mesh. There is absolutely no reason why this mind set cannot carry over to today's modern home.

When we think residential decorative lighting, we often immediately think of the chandelier. For many years, chandeliers have been the epitome of lighting decoration in the home but why limit ourselves to one lighting option that is really only suitable for a minimum of mediums? With so many creative and unique lighting fixtures available the lighting itself can become works of art in your home. Consider recessed lighting - most recessed lighting used are the basic bulb and baffle style - but there is a vast array of options for recessed lighting that often go unused. Trims and wall washers, different color options and material options are all available. It just takes a little bit of creative thinking to move away from the usual and arrive at the truly spectacular. When looking at a redecorating or even a remodeling project, take a moment to consider the impact that decorative modern lighting can have in your area. You'll find that the finished result, with decorative lighting included, will be a step ahead of what you had originally envisioned.