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The Secret to Great Room Lighting

  Have you ever walked inside a room and felt extremely delightful at how the light was diffused? Probably not and that is because of a good reason. When room lighting is impeccable you hardly notice it. A New York industrial designer said that if a room is lit the right way, everyone looks their best and feels relaxed as well as comfortable, but they don't know why. Carefully installed fixtures and bulbs make an inviting environment that encourages people to linger. One of the biggest missteps people make is overly bright lighting. You don't want your guests to feel like they're waiting in some hospital emergency room. So, here are a few tips for helping you strike the right balance. Localize your light source. A very common misconception is that you have to light the entire room. Instead, try to incorporate multiple light points. The best-lit-up rooms have layers of light that can easily blend. So, choose your light source first, and then work on determining how to diffus

What is the key difference between a chandelier and a pendant light?

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  One of the most frequently asked questions people ask is, what exactly is the difference between a chandelier and a typical pendant light? To answer them, they are two pretty similar items, with only a few key differences. Chandeliers generally make use of multiple light bulbs, with the bulbs mostly pointing up, and tend to not use shades so the lighting is mostly direct. You will usually see only one chandelier in a room. Also, Chandeliers hang from chains in most cases. On the other hand, Pendant lights are a little smaller and mostly use just one bulb. (larger pendants can use more). Pendants also tend to use shades for directing the light, and you will often notice multiple small pendants in a single room, such as a kitchen space. Pendant makers also tend to use down rods for suspension instead of chains. What are the various types of pendant lights? Unlike most types of other  lighting fixtures online USA , the distinct categories of pendant lights have more to do with placement