Artistic Lamps add Personality to a Cozy Home

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of Third Bay Shades ( 9-Mar-2012 )

Home decor is a personal preference of the homeowner and has as much to do with their likes as it does with the tastefully artistic lamps that finish off the style of a room. Adding personal touches to the living spaces of a home make it more comfortable and welcoming for the owner. As an accent the boutique lamps that are found in specialty interior design stores make an ideal addition to many homes. If there is one thing that builders neglect to put into their designs when constructing a house it is the lighting that can be set to project the mood of the owner. While lighting is included in the floor plan the owner has little if any input when it comes to setting up their house for the furnishings that will be added to the residence.

After purchasing a home some people decorate it themselves and others bring in the keen eye of a designer that can help them to create an ideal living space. Taking the hobbies and interests of the owner and blending them into the furnishings that are added to the house a designer is able to find the details that many people miss on their own, but which complete the home. Pictures that are painted by the homeowner as well as handmade lampshades offer the appeal of home decor that is aligned to the style of the individual owner. With the appearance of lighting accessories that are either free standing or that fit on an end table a person that has settled into their home make their rooms friendlier with the subtle lighting additions that augment the ceiling fixtures.

For a home that has stark lighting fixtures that offer bright illumination for a room the addition of artistic lamps provides an option for dimming the lights when a cozy warm feeling is wanted in the room. Used for reading or as an enhancement to the fixtures that are set into the ceiling or as a lone light that can offer a mood for watching a movie or snuggling up under a blanket without the need to light up the entire room with a bright bulb. With a few knick-knacks that are a reflection of the personality of the homeowner and the use of accents such as end tables and boutique lamps any house can be transformed into a place that is a comfortable setting for the residents to call home. Whether working with an interior designer or using their own creativity to decorate the home a person that pays attention to the details can make their living space welcoming and comfortable.

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