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Establish an adequate general illumination level to reduce the accent light, brightness, contrast. |
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Illuminate an entire wall with overhead fixtures to provide background for room furnishings.
Feature window areas with the cosmic lighting. |
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Indirect light like that under a pelmet or above a cabinet will supply soft uniform illumination. |
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Use dimmers to program lighting moods. |
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Play up with the architectural features like aala, niches, mantles etc. |
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Highlight artwork and plants with individual lighting arrangements. |
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Be sure that the floor, table and hanging fixtures have adequate shades to prevent glare. |
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Plan adequate lighting to handle a variety of family activities like rack for display. |
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Bar area could use incandescent light to play up sparkling glassware. Lighted shelves or fluorescent fixtures under the front edge of bar are effective. |