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Adding Accent Lighting

August 21, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment

Adding accent lighting to a room helps  illuminate the unique aspects of that room.  Aspects like crown  moldings, decorative columns, other architectural details, pictures, art pieces , and furniture.

An accent light is a softer light which often separates details or objects from their surroundings.  See photo on the right ~ the cathedral ceiling is separated from the screen walls and curtains below.

Some examples of accent lighting are:

  • Up lighting
  • Dedicated Art lights
  • Candlelight
  • Niche lighting
  • Lights on dimmer switches, such as a chandelier or wall sconce
  • Wall sconces
  • Lighting inside glass door cabinetsaccent lighting

Adding ambient or accent lighting to a room really warms the room up.   There are many ways to do this and one of my favorite ways is with rope lighting behind crown molding.

By adding an open top molding, either with custom made or store bought crown molding you can create a really warm glow effect along ceiling lines.

Projects like this are relatively easy DIY projects.  Take a look at some of my past projects here for more details on doing this yourself:  How To Install Crown Molding With Rope Lighting  and here Designing With Rope Lighting

If you have the space consider this really cool lighting design as option.

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Who is Concord Carpenter?    ~ Robert Robillard is editor of A Concord Carpenter and principal of a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts. Rob is a recognized leader in tool and how-to information for building professionals, he also hosts the Concord Carpenter Cable TV Show, offering the do-it-yourself audience in Boston's Meto West region expert advice on home repairs and maintenance. On his website, Rob covers all aspects of home improvement and remodeling, specializing in problem solving for home maintenance. Rob enjoys evaluating and reviewing tools and products and restoring vintage tools. The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!":

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