Decorating with light creating comfort at home with Tiffany-style lamps and lighting

Within the realm of home decoration, lighting plays an intricate role. It is the item that can set the entire mood of the room by triggering a variety of emotions for you and your guests.

Louis Comfort Tiffany captured this idea when he handcrafted his prestigious Tiffany lamps. He had a fascination with light and his innovations in stained glass led him to find new ways to blend electric lighting into his renowned designs. In 1885, during his work at the Lyceum Theater in New York, he managed to use electric lighting and his creative designs for a unique lighting concept. He also designed blown glass hardware and accessories for the Hayemeyer house. In 1899, he introduced his intricate, nature-inspired Tiffany lamps that have set the mood in buildings and homes for many years.

With Tiffany-style lighting, you can create a sense of enchantment in every room of your home. Get creative and think about how each room in your house will be used. This will help you decide what kind of lighting you should buy that fits your budget and style.

There are four general types of lighting to consider, and each has a purpose.

1.) Ambient lighting provides lighting for the entire room. When choosing ambient lighting, you may want to consider installing a dimmer for added flexibility. Some examples of this type of lighting are: recessed lighting, cove lighting, sconces, valance lighting, track lighting, chandeliers, and portable fixtures.

2.) Task Lighting it’s just that. Helps you complete the task at hand, like cooking, schoolwork, and getting ready. To help you, it must be glare-free and efficient without causing eye strain. Some examples of task lighting are: valance lighting, pendant lights, and portable fixtures like desk lamps.

3.) Accent Lighting focuses on illuminating an object such as wall art, a sculpture, or an architectural element of your space. It is brighter than ambient light. Wall washers, sconces, and track lighting are examples of accent lighting.

4.) Natural lighting enter through windows and skylights depending on the time, season or weather. It varies in brightness and intensity.

Lighting makes you feel safe and comfortable in your home. You should develop a plan that covers the purpose, atmosphere, and how you want to emphasize the decorative elements. Lighting style such as sconces and lamps can add to any room. This concept was truly influenced by the works of Tiffany, and her visions help shape the way we light up our worlds today.