Log Cabin Lighting That Adds Distinctive Appeal To Log Homes
Log cabin lighting should bring ambiance and romance to any room in your log home. Pendant lighting fixtures are known for this reason because they are suspended from the ceiling and they make certain areas like your kitchen island become a focal point. These particular lighting fixtures have a distinctive appeal and is considered perfect for places like kitchen islands, desks, breakfast nooks. Rustic lighting can be either a single lighting fixture or two or three different ones teamed up to provide a dramatic effect. Generally when two or three lighting fixtures are teamed up, mini lighting fixtures are used.
Mounting It is advisable to mount cabin hanging light fixtures at least 24" to 30" above the area to be lit. When mini fixtures are used, the ideal height would be 18" to 24" above the surface area to be lighted. When two or three fixtures are used, an adjustable bar can be used to fix them at different heights. This makes it possible to adjust heights from time to time, varying the overall lighting effect in the process. Styles Some of the commonly seen styles are rustic or sleek clean designs,reflective stained glass and crinkle glass designs. These log home lighting fixtures are task oriented and provide necessary lighting for specific areas. The intensity of light needed can be dictated by the choice of bulb used inside the light fixture. Most of your cabin light fixtures are available with chains and rods that enable adaptation for different heights. Multiple lights in a single fixture , at staggered heights create a dramatic effect and are ideal for use in little corners of rooms. Rustic lighting creates an interesting area in an otherwise ordinary room. Selecting the proper light that goes with the "theme" of your log home is important. Here are some more log cabin light fixtures to consider: *Rustic *Contemporary *Tiffany *Classic *Old World *Art Deco *Mission *Transitional
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