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The lighting inside your South Side Flats apartment has a big impact on how satisfied you are with your space. Light affects mood, energy level, and comfort, and using the wrong type of lighting or using lighting that's too harsh or too dim can make you dread coming home. Get the right light for the job by following a few simple rules:
Multiple, Smaller Light Sources Trump a Single, Bright Overhead
To make a space feel warm and cozy, position several lamps around the room to liven up dark corners and highlight key areas. This eliminates the need for a harsh overhead light with a high-wattage bulb. A desk lamp to provide task lighting, paired with a floor lamp in the corner and ambient lighting from a window make for a well-lit and inviting room.
Adjustable Lighting Is Best for Dallas Apartments
Dimmer switches and three-way bulbs are simple ways to customize the mood of a room. Take your space from brightly lit and energetic to dark and romantic in seconds, just by pressing a button or tugging on a chain. From lights that dim, to moveable lamp heads that are easily repositioned, investing in customizable light fixtures just makes life at home that much cozier.
Bulbs Matter
All bulbs are not created equal. In fact, the type of bulb you're using in your apartment has a huge impact on light quality in the room. You're probably most familiar with CFL, or compact fluorescent bulbs. These are the spiral-shaped bulbs that are touted for their high energy efficiency and long life. They cast a warm color-corrected light, but are more difficult to dispose of once they burn out.
Incandescent bulbs are inexpensive to buy but don't last as long as CFLs. They too cast a warm light when used in a lamp or overhead fixture. They can also be used on a dimmer.
If you're searching for the perfect apartments in Dallas, come see us at South Side Flats today. Our apartments feature light and airy floor plans that are easy to illuminate and that you're going to love. We invite you to swing by and discover an architecturally significant, modern home in the artsy, culturally diverse, historic Cedars neighborhood today!
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