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Lighting Traditional Homes

by Randall Whitehead
from Architectural Lighting Magazine
11.15.01

So much of what we see in current design magazines and books are the ultramodern, ultra-clean interiors. It's true that progressive design is a hot topic, but it's not for everyone. How does the owner of a more traditionally styled house make use of today's lighting techniques? Can new lighting techniques be applied to non-cutting-edge spaces to enhance the sense of warmth and comfort that these cozy interiors inspire? The answer is a resounding...Yes!

The trick is to keep the upgrades subtle so that the old standbys, such as chandeliers and table lamps, give the illusion of providing a room's illumination.

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