Creating Art With Lighting

Lighting is possibly the most powerful tool you have when it comes to interior design. It does not make sense to invest in beautiful furniture, rugs, paintings and accessories if they are in the dark. According to the American Lighting Association, the perfect light fixture not only illuminates a space – it is also a beautiful, decorative design element.

“When looking for a light fixture, think of yourself as a curator looking for a perfect piece of art,” says interior designer Laurie Smith. “Like art, a fabulous fixture can make a strong design statement, as well as provide illumination for your space.”

Smith gained fame as a regularly featured designer on the hit television show Trading Spaces (2000-2008). Now a spokesperson for the American Lighting Association, Smith stars in a new video series created to highlight the importance of lighting to interior design and help bring lighting to the forefront of consumers’ minds.

Often consumers do not realize the difference updated lighting can make in their homes. And sometimes just getting started is difficult and overwhelming. It is just a matter of developing a plan or one idea. That’s where a lighting professional at Connecticut Lighting Centers can help! Visit our showrooms, or contact us at (860) 249-7631 to get started. Let us turn your light into art.

-Article courtesy of American Lighting Association-