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Architectural products used:
Easton crown molding for lighting installed with
LED lights
crown molding NZ22 |
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Entrance Lighting
It is the grand home entrance
that sets the scene and creates the first
impression of any home. As such, it should be welcoming as well as being in
character with the rest of the home. A well-lit entrance should provide a
welcoming reception and enhance the architecture.
Home entry and corridors
should be treated with equal importance, as they set the scene and help to
create mood as well as link different spaces.
Hallways should tie into the rooms they connect. In the lobby or entrance area, which is a keynote of an
interior, lighting plays an important role. During the day the entry or lobby
should be bright enough to allow a reasonable transition from the bright
outdoors to the darker interior. Illumination needs to be at the lower level at
night to aid eyes in focusing, but strong enough to enable visitors to see and
be seen.
A combination of up/down lighting in the home entry will create a dramatic pool
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This lighting technique can help to improve the
proportions of an entrance, making it appear larger or wider. An entrance needs
to be considered in the context of both
lighting and space.
Hallways and entries should be well lit. Use one
ceiling light fixture
or chandelier in
addition to sconces or
paintable wall
lighting fixtures for up-lighting. The entrance is an ideal place to try a dramatic lighting
effect, such as an assented art object or colored
lighting. Often the reception desk is more
brightly lit to draw visitors. Both direct and indirect lighting sources are
desirable for entrance area.
Your foyer should be a reflection of your style and introduction to the
rest of the house. Many people treat the foyer as a solely utilitarian
space, filling it with umbrella stands, hall trees, and the like, it can
also be an ideal spot to display interesting sculptures, hand-crafted tapestry,
or other wall art.
An attractive light fixture can be the centerpiece of your entry way. It can
help set the tone of the tour by suggesting quality. Proper lighting of the
entrance is also essential in helping to establish the warmth and cheeriness of
your house or condominium.
If you have a ceiling fixture that is clearly not up to the standards of the
rest of your entryway, consider replacing it with one that can provide a true
focal point. You may find that, depending on the size of your entry, one
general overhead light is sufficient, or it may be that a second accent light is
needed. Because the ceiling is likely to cover a small area only, there is
probably no room for a second ceiling fixture. On the other hand, the area might
accommodate a large table lamps. If your entry does not currently have one,
simply borrow a table lamp from another room.
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