LIVING ROOM lighting

*Establish an adequate general illumination level to reduce the accent light, brightness, contrast.

*Illuminate an entire wall with overhead fixtures to provide background for room furnishings.

*Feature window areas with cosmic lighting.

*Indirect light like that under a pelmet or above a cabinet will supply soft uniform illumination.

*Use dimmers to program lighting moods.

*Play up with the architectural features like ala, niches, mantles, etc.

*Highlight artwork and plants with individual lighting arrangements.

*Be sure that the floor, table and hanging fixtures have adequate shades to prevent glare.

*Plan adequate lighting to handle a variety of family activities like a rack for display.

*Bar area could use incandescent light to play up sparkling glassware. Lighted shelves or fluorescent fixtures under the front edge of the bar are effective