Light it Up!
Mirrors: Us mirrors to maximize the flow of natural light through your home. Light promotes vitality and mental alertness. It its absence it can cause a host of physical and mental problems. Mirrors are fantastic to illuminate dark corners and give the illusion a space is larger.
Placing potted plants or a beautiful statue in front of the mirror is an excellent way to fragment unwanted reflections and double the impact of the beautiful image.
Follow the Sun: If you follow the sun on its journey around the room on a sunny day you will notice how the light quality changes depending on the angle at which the sunlight flows through the window. Plan your interior decor to make the most of daily and seasonal changes.
Sheer Fabrics: Use sheer fabrics as curtain or shades to diffuse and soften the light where it is exceptionally overpowering. This will effectively create an ethereal mood.
Artificial Lighting: Opt for artificial lighting of either full spectrum or incandescent at different heights in every room. The ideal is to have a choice of lighting including individual light source over chairs or artwork.
Picture Lighting: This can be done with small uplights within a picture frame or as a floor standing spot light. This is a great way to enhance a landscape and allow the image to exert its relaxing influence.
Candles: These offer a wonderful source of mood lighting. Seek natural candles to avoid out-gassing of toxic chemicals and place them in interesting holders. You can also float candles in interesting bowls filled with water to establish another level of relaxing energy.
Happy Lighting!
Mary Jane Kasliner - Feng Shui Master & Yogi
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