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_*How-To Light Your Bachelor Pad*_ <br>
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!!Introduction
So, you finally made it out of college, got yourself a job and an
apartment in your favorite urban setting. You've scraped together all
your cash and pimped out your new pad complete with furniture,
half-ass painted walls, and a more than complete bar set.  So why are
you still using that one lamp you stole from your dorm room, and
calling your laptop screen "mood
lighting?"[Upload:EricMeeks/27c422203958cdfc84975bd2eacfff22_tn.jpg
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br>
It's time to finish your pad.  This Wiki will attempt to help you
really take your apartment/house/condo to the next level through
thoughtful lighting.  Having worked in the movie industry for a few
years as a Set Lighting Technician, I can assure you that most of
what makes things look amazing on TV and Movies is the lighting.  By
concentrating on your lighting in a fundamental way, you can not only
make your apartment look good, but yourself as well.
<br><br>
If you are like most people in Hollywood, you probably walked into
your new apartment and asked, "Where the hell are the lights?"  This
is because you might not have any overhead lighting fixtures,
especially in the bedroom.  This makes things difficult, but we will
talk about ways to work around this.  As long as your electricity is
still turned on, we can work with it.  Don&#8217;t be afraid to go
out and buy some tools and become a do it yourself electrician.  Just
make sure to turn the breakers off!
<br><br>

!!Basic Types of Lighting
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If you thought that lighting was comprised of the dome with a single
light in the center of your living room, think again.  There are many
different types of lights or &#8220;luminaries&#8221; such as, floor
lamps, table lamps, ceiling lamps, pendant lamps, chandeliers,
sconces, recessed lights, accent lighting, and candles.
<br><br>
First let&#8217;s define these different types of luminaries:
<br><br>
*Floor Lamp:*  Any light that stands on the floor with out the aid of
another piece of furniture.  These are usually taller than other lamps
because they have to reach from the floor.  Up-lights may stand on the
floor but are usually not considered a floor
lamp.[Upload:EricMeeks/8e4d287adbf2cbe9e8af83befbadc381_tn.gif
align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br>
*Table Lamp:*  Any light that requires the use of a table or other
similarly tall furniture to rest on.  It requires a piece of
furniture to reach its desired height of function.
<br><br>
*Ceiling Lamp:* Any light that rests on the ceiling other than a
pendant or chandelier.
<br><br>
*Pendant Lamp:* A lamp that hangs from the ceiling.  Usually you can
adjust the height of a pendant to reach an appropriate functional
lighting.[Upload:EricMeeks/1d1b35a0e7ce93887db331776fbda883_tn.gif
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br>
*Chandelier:* A chandelier is a ceiling-mounted fixture with two or
more arms bearing lights. <br>Source: Wikipedia
<br><br>
*Sconce:* A sconce is a type of light fixture affixed to a wall in
such a way that it uses only the wall for support, and the light is
usually directed upwards. It does not have a base on the ground.
<br>Source: Wikipedia
<br><br>
*Recessed Lights:* A recessed light is a ceiling light fixture that
is installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling. When installed it
appears to have light shining from a hole in the ceiling,
concentrating the light in a downward
direction.[Upload:EricMeeks/5ed04a16b31a8b22808daf83e6cd1028_tn.gif
align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes] <br>Source: Wikipedia
<br><br>
*Accent lighting:* Directional lighting to emphasize a particular
object or to draw attention to a part of the field of view.
<br>Source: LouieLighting
<br><br>
*Task Lighting:* Lighting directed to a specific surface or area that
provides illumination for specific tasks.
<br><br>
*Track Lighting:* Lighting fixtures positioned along a ceiling
mounted track. The track supports the fixtures and provides the
electricity.
<br><br>
Now that we have defined several different types of lights, how many
do you have in your home? To completely light your bachelor pad it
will be necessary to have a combination of these different types of
lamps.  Each lamp serves a certain purpose and function, as does your
pad.  In the next section we will talk about the different functions
of your apartment and how to make your light meet your needs.
<br><br>

!!The Different Functions of your Bachelor Pad
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[Upload:EricMeeks/c9a4154f3ba8b86abfa483a3ee144317_tn.jpg align=right
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]Your apartment is more than a place to watch
TV and DVDs.  Or at least it should be.  Consider you apartment for
dinner parties and also for cocktail parties.  And of course you have
to consider the situation that you may eventually bring a girl over to
your place alone. Make sure you roll up the Xbox controllers, and hide
them!  You also don't want your lighting to be the "deal breaker."  So
please tone down the amount of candles you use, we are creating a
"pad" not a "lair."
<br><br>
[Upload:EricMeeks/030339ca51064e5e9cad96c6366711a2_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]As cliche as it may sound, it may be very
necessary to change your less functional light switches to dimmer
switches.
<br>[Here is a How-To Install a Dimmer Guide |
http://www.ehow.com/how_117598_install-new-dimmer.html]
<br>This allows you to change the mood and feel of any lamp for any
of the following functions:
<br><br>
!!!Dinner Party
Most people prefer to see their food when they eat it.  Make sure the
lighting on the actual eating surface is bright enough to see the
meal.  This is usually accomplished by a hanging pendant or
chandelier.  By having a well lit table and the surrounding lights
more dim, you can create the feeling of intimacy between the members
of your party.  This creates a great effect.  But try to not be
overly dramatic with it.
<br><br>
!!!Cocktail Party
At a cocktail party you will want mostly diffuse soft lighting.  Only
use directed light to accent the art or furniture.  By having an area
of directed light that cuts across the people will not only affect
their vision, but also their appearance.  We want to give everyone a
soft focus so they look their best.
<br><br>
Your bar area, which is most likely also your kitchen, is bound to
have very bright lights.  This is where your dimmer switches are
going to be crucial. However, if you have overhead fluorescent lamps
in your kitchen, you will not be able to dim them.  So please, just
keep them turned off. It will be very out of place if your kitchen is
a beaming light in your dim environment.  If you are fortunate enough
to have under cabinet lighting, use that instead. If you aren&#8217;t
as fortunate, buy some rope light and tuck it up under the cabinets
for an easy solution.
<br><br>
The key to rope lights or Christmas lights is to make sure they are
hidden!  Do not hang Christmas lights around your apartment from your
walls!  It looks cheap and very much like a dorm room.  I recommend at
the minimum throwing away your Christmas lights and replacing them all
with rope lights, that way, if they are found, they won&#8217;t look
nearly as cheap.  Four great places for rope lights are:
<br><br>
*Under cabinets
*Under countertops
*Under furniture
*Behind mirrors
[Upload:EricMeeks/24f0468182a73f5220f8ca00700e58c0_tn.jpg align=right
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes] Make sure you are clever with how you plug
the rope lights in, and do your best to conceal the cord because that
will be a dead give away to your guests as to how you are achieving
your cool accent.
<br><br>
The one area of your cocktail party that should still have
functionally bright lighting is the bathroom.  If possible, just the
toilet area.  I usually like to keep the vanity mirror with a very
diffuse low light because it will make the guests look more
attractive to themselves; and of course we want our guests to have a
positive self esteem.
[Upload:EricMeeks/3538ea7735edf3fda85b0dafa475fe16_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]<br><br>A cocktail party is a great time to
focus on your accent lighting.  Once you have a general soft diffuse
light throughout the entire space, use small directed lights to make
certain parts of your pad pop!  Small halogen lights are usually good
for this effect.  Place up-lights in a plant or tree and have the
shadow of the leaves loom over the ceiling (I find this to be
overused and un-creative, but your friends will probably love it.) 
When thinking of accent lighting you can even use props.  For
example: ice cube lights, to put into the guest's drinks. <br>
<br><br><br>
!!!Special Someone
You are finally going to score.  She is standing at your front door
and you are about to let her in.  Is your lighting going to be the
deal breaker?  Is she going to run away scared of your lighting
&#8220;lair&#8221;?[Upload:EricMeeks/d1cc8b4b52d7c4a76ea8f3470e1631c8_tn.jpg
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br>
Contrary to popular belief, most people like to walk into an
adequately lit space for the first time.  Light is comforting, so
make sure there is ample light.  We have already outfitted your pad
with dimmer switches, so save those for when you need them.  If you
usually turn off all the lights when you leave the house, make your
date wait at the front door and tell her, &#8220;give me a minute to
turn on some lights.&#8221;  This will make her feel that you have
her comfort in mind.  Don&#8217;t let a date walk into a completely
dark space she has never been in before!  Also, when you go to turn
on some lights, don&#8217;t just go around the apartment lighting
candles.  Because, well, that is just plain creepy.
<br><br>
If you do light some candles, make sure you do it together, and
don&#8217;t overdo it.  Just a few will do.  When you give her the
tour of your pad, don&#8217;t force her into the bedroom, it is very
common for girls to stand in the hallway outside of a bedroom. 
Don&#8217;t light candles in your bedroom unless she is in there with
you.  If you do show her the bedroom, turn on the lights from the
first switch and stand in the hallway next to her.  Hopefully you
bedroom will be well lit and clean!  Then turn the lights off and
return to the well lit living room where she will be most
comfortable.
<br><br>
[Here is an interesting guide to lighting for sex |
http://sexuality.about.com/od/tipstechniques/ht/sexlighting.htm]
<br><br>
!!Light Type and Temperature
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!!!Soft vs. Hard
The two types of light we are going to discuss are Diffuse and Direct
(Specular).  This can also be called soft light and hard light.  In
previous sections of this wiki we discuss when you would want to use
each of these different types.  Now we are going to talk about how to
achieve them.
<br><br>
!!!Soft
To get a nice soft diffuse look from a lamp you will want to use a
diffuser.  You can start with the bulb itself.  There are many
different bulbs on the market all with varying degrees of diffuse
surface.  When buying a bulb think of its application and how diffuse
you will need its surface to be.  The next level of diffusion comes
from the shade of the light fixture.  The texture of the shade
material will contribute greatly to its ability to diffuse the light,
with a clear glass shade probably being the least diffuse.  Lastly,
you need to consider reflected light.  All light that emits from your
luminaire will reflect, refract or absorb off any surface it touches. 
This plays a vital role in how diffuse your light will be.  In short,
if you want to have a diffuse lighting, paint those glossy white
walls!  Matte paint is extremely effective in creating good mood
lighting by diffusing light.  The darker your paint the more light it
will absorb.  This also allows you to have more lighting fixtures in
your pad without being "over-lit".
<br><br>
!!!Hard
By having hard light you can create drama.  As noted earlier, save
the drama for the art and furniture, not the people.  To have hard
light it needs to be directed.  We can once again start with the
bulb.  Look for spot bulbs.  Usually the rear portion of the bulb is
covered with a silvering that reflects the light out of just one end
of the bulb.  The next step is to determine which fixture to use.  To
create a hard light, you want a fixture where the bulb will be
recessed into it and will concentrate the light in one direction. 
You can easily achieve this by wrapping a piece of black foil in the
shape a cylinder at the end of your fixture.  However if you do this,
make sure to hide the fixture from view, because we don't want any
guests seeing your shoddy rigging.  Lastly of course is your
reflected light.  If your light reflects off of a hard, shiny,
glossy, or smooth surface it will reflect a hard light back at you. 
Again, reserve your hard light for small bits of drama.  You really
don&#8217;t want to over do this.
<br><br>
!!!Color
Temperature[Upload:EricMeeks/b94d5c6450e77c4b6451877ec5e003ac_tn.jpg
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
All light has a temperature that is measured in degrees Kelvin.  This
temperature is what gives light its color.  Think of this like a
flame.  A blue flame is hot whereas a colder flame is red or orange. 
This principle applies to all of the lighting in your home.  The lower
the color temperature, the warmer the color.  Most tungsten filament
bulbs are in the range of 2850 degrees Kelvin and 3200 degrees Kelvin
(you don&#8217;t really need to know this).  Candles are much redder
at 1900K and Daylight is much bluer at around 5500K at noon.
<br><br>
Color is an important consideration when lighting your bachelor pad. 
Usually warm hues are good for general and mood lighting.  Task
lighting however is usually better with a higher color temperature. 
You want your kitchen and your desk to be well lit and bright.  By
using higher color temperatures (more blue) it will be easier to do
functional tasks.
<br><br>
!!!Achieving the Right Color
The easiest way to achieve a particular color is by the wattage of
your light bulb.  The higher the wattage the bluer it will appear the
lower the wattage the warmer and more orange it will appear.  Your
dimmer switches will affect your color temperature.
<br><br>
[Upload:EricMeeks/f8abd417cbfe0044531d43eefcd497ac_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]I do recommend buying Reveal bulbs or other
similar brand.  These lights have a blue filter on them to
artificially raise the color temperature.  These bulbs usually look
great.
<br><br>
Avoid using fluorescent bulbs.  If you have them in your kitchen keep
them turned off as much as possible when guests are around. 
Fluorescent bulbs cast a green color and this often makes
people&#8217;s skin look sickly.  Most people generally don&#8217;t
like the look and color of fluorescent lights, not only do they
flicker but also generate a hum.  If you really want to use
fluorescents, try a company that is used in the movie industry called
Kinoflo.  (www.kinoflo.com)  Their bulbs don&#8217;t flicker and have
a much better color spectrum.  At the current time though, they are
only focused on the tv, film, and photography industries.  Maybe in
the future as the general public starts to notice lighting as a
larger part of what makes interior design great, they will make
house-hold applications.
<br><br>
*Secret Insider&#8217;s Tip:* Use colored gels.  A gel is a piece of
plastic used in the movie industry to place in front of a light to
create a particular color or effect.  You can also purchase pieces of
diffusion to soften your lights.  Studio Depot in Hollywood sells gels
in packs that are perfect for interior design.
<br><br>
Studio Depot: http://www.studiodepot.com/
<br><br>
I recommend using Lee brand gels because they are the highest quality
although there are other brands that will achieve the same effect for
a lesser
price.[Upload:EricMeeks/8dd17dde1a44e79495b899dab67c9f88_tn.gif
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br>
[LEE Lighting Gel Pack "Color Effects" 12 Sheets/Pack |
http://www.studiodepot.com/store/index.cgi?cmd=view_item&parent=1006-1045-2123&id=57488]
<br><br>
[LEE Lighting Gel Pack "Diffusion" 12 Sheets/Pack |
http://www.studiodepot.com/store/index.cgi?cmd=view_item&parent=1006-1045-2123&id=57492]
<br><br>
They also sell packs of &#8220;cosmetic&#8221; gels which are meant
to enhance the look of people.  These gels are a combination of color
and diffusion.  I highly recommend these:
<br><br>
[LEE Lighting Gel Pack "Cosmetic" 12 Sheets/Pack |
http://www.studiodepot.com/store/index.cgi?cmd=view_item&parent=1006-1045-2123&id=57490]
<br><br>
!!Light Fixtures as Art
----
This wiki so far has focused on light as a function for your bachelor
pad.  Modern design has taken light to a new level where the fixtures
themselves are art.  When selecting fixtures for your pad make sure
they coincide with the theme of your furniture and other art.
<br><br>
On-The-Fly.com sells an exceptionally classy Moto Art Piston
Lamp<br>[Upload:EricMeeks/7d1600880219a5d9229d9d72e661d48c_tn.jpg
align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
<br><br>
Lamps can also serve dual function such as this CD Rack and Desk Lamp
in one, found at
On-The-Fly.com:[Upload:EricMeeks/bed4853197cfc49adcd014672d75b7c0_tn.jpg
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5
pop=yes]<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

<br><br>
Generate Design has a lighting section on their website and their
fixtures can certainly only be described as art:<br>
[Generate Design Lighting |
http://www.gnr8.biz/categories.php?cPath=1]
<br><br>
*Members: please add any other examples of lamps as art. Include
Photographs.*
<br><br>
!!Do-It-Yourself Electrician
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[Upload:EricMeeks/6279f327d976740453dc296117fcb000_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]Turn off the breakers! If you don't know
how to do this or don't know what a breaker is, it's better to quit
while you are ahead.  Be very careful with electricity. It is a
silent killer. That being said lets move on to all the things you
need to know to rewire your apartment without an electrician's
license:
<br><br>
The first thing, which we already discussed, is installing dimmer
switches in your apartment.
<br><br>
When looking to buy a dimmer make sure that it has two different
operations, one for on/off and another for dimming. Do not buy the
kind of dimmer that requires you to dim the light completely to turn
it off. The reason being is that you want to be able to save your
dimmer settings and not have to find them each time you turn the
light on.
<br><br>
The second thing you may want to do is to rewire (hardwire) an
overhead fixture. Almost assuredly the overhead lighting that came
with you pad is awful. Replace it, replace all of it. Whenever I go
to the lighting section of Ikea I find everyone skipping over the
fixtures that require installation (hardwiring) and don't just have a
plug. Don't let the installation stop you from buying a really great
fixture.
<br><br>[Upload:EricMeeks/ca8a0f521ac07ef3be6a106c1dd932a6_tn.gif
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
*Secret Insider's Tip:* The pig nose adapter. A pig nose is a small
plug that fits into a standard Edison socket (bulb socket) and gives
you a standard wall plug outlet. This is essential for plugging
things into the ceiling and can save you from having to rewire
(hardwire) anything!
<br><br>
Usually the process of changing an overhead light is very simple.
First remove the old fixture (remember to turn off the power). There
should be two wire nuts (usually orange) attaching the
fixture&#8217;s wiring to the house wiring. 
[Upload:EricMeeks/10acfb1d417f5a1fecb9c218e3c2530d_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]Remove the wire nuts by unscrewing them
counter clockwise, and then wires should come apart. Take your new
fixture&#8217;s wires and use the same nuts to attach them back to
the house wiring by screwing the wire nuts on clockwise. Then secure
your new lighting fixture to the ceiling. If you are replacing a
ceiling fixture that doesn't cover the hole left by the previous
fixture, cover it with a lamp holder cover. These are easily found at
hardware stores.
<br><br>
Make sure you always ground your fixtures if they require it. I
recently changed out several overhead lights in my apartment and
found that the superintendent who does most of the work around here
never grounds his electrical work. This is dangerous, if there were
to ever be a short in the light or circuit it can cause the fixture
itself to become electrified and will cause shock when you touch it.
This situation is usually rare, but it is still very important to
ground your work if it requires it. All this means is: attach the
green wire.
<br><br>
!!!Tools of the Trade
Here is a list of tools that are essential for doing your own
electrical work:
<br><br>[Upload:EricMeeks/5f5eb23f25b21427da178ad0afcf8b1c_tn.jpg
align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
*Leather Gloves
*Needle Nose Pliers
*Screwdriver
*Wire Nuts
*Wire Cutters/Strippers
*Circuit Tester
*Tape Measure
!!Lamp Buying Guide
----
Since this Wiki is for Product Dose it is important to know where we
can buy all of these fabulous lighting fixtures. (Members: please add
any links you see fit)
<br><br>
The obvious first stop:<br>
[Product Dose Lighting |
http://www.productdose.com/category.php?cat_id=124]
<br><br>
[Generate Design Lighting |
http://www.gnr8.biz/categories.php?cPath=1]
<br><br>
[Ikea is also an amazing resource for those on a budget |
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=12&langId=-1&catalogId=10103&cattype=top&identifier=00015_irwtree003]
<br><br>
[In Mod has some very beautiful mid-century style lamps |
http://www.inmod.com/lighting.html]
<br><br>
[YLighting is essential for all of your lighting needs |
http://ylighting.com/index.html]
<br><br>
[ Crate and Barrel 2 is a hip new place to find lamps |
http://www.cb2.com/lighting/accessories/1]
<br><br>
[ Crate and Barrel, a little less hip, but still good |
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/lighting/]
<br><br>
[ Unica Home, check out their advanced lighting selector |
http://www.unicahome.com/c162/lighting.html]
<br><br>
[ Design Within Reach Lighting, good stuff, but overpriced in my
opinion, so check out their sale lighting |
http://www.dwr.com/category.cfm?category=5]
<br><br>
[ West Elm, good quality for a great price, sadly they are usually
out of stock of whatever I want |
http://www.westelm.com/online/store/CategoryDisplay?storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&identifier=WE-SH1WAL&top=Y&retainNav=true&cmtype=gnav]
<br><br>
[ Hive Lighting, im drooling, literally. |
http://hivemodern.com/products/?cid=5&cid2=5&flm=5]
<br><br>
[ Surrounding, I could stare at these fixtures for hours! |
http://www.surrounding.com/]
<br><br>
[ Rewire. My favorite lighting boutique in LA. Most of their pieces
are originals. | http://www.rewirela.com/]
<br><br>
[ Alluminare, customizable lighting | http://www.alluminare.com/]
<br><br>
[Moss, a pretty well known design store that sells your expensive
modern lamps |
http://www.mossonline.com/category-exec/category_id/3]
<br><br>
!!Product Dose Lighting Community Board
----
This section is reserved for pictures of Product Dose member
photographs of their own lighting.  It can also be used for member
tips and tricks.
<br><br>
Here are two shots of my apartment. The first picture shows how an
accent light is used to display a coffee table, while soft lights
graze the edges of the couch:<br><br>
[Upload:EricMeeks/42948793b1f41c86942d958d87f3bbd6_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br>
<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>*Updated* This second picture shows how I
use a high color temperature (reveal) bulb as a task light for my
laptop.  The light is directed toward the work surface. To create
these pendant lamps I cannibalized two table lamps by ripping off
their bases and hardwiring them into the ceiling.  The bases now hold
two candles on the counter which you can see in the picture.  I just
added undercabinet lighting to the backside of the counter to help
display stools.  The wires are still showing so I guess I'm going to
have to get out the drill.  Lastly, candles are on a shelf that light
the entry hallway.<br>
[Upload:EricMeeks/ea146b3140900888c717d68b4f678082_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
This shows how I installed the pendant lamps above my counter. 
Previously there was just a single dome light.  I ripped out the dome
lamp and covered the hole with a lampholder cover.  I then used a
piece of cord conduit to seperate the wires for each pendant.  I am
going to paint the cover white to match the ceiling but I left it
unpainted so you could see where the dome light used to be. 
Remember, I am in an apartment, so there is only so much I can do.
[Upload:EricMeeks/ed7be4bb3a158e88045b5516cd4c5048_tn.jpg align=left
hspace=5 vspace=5 pop=yes]
<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
This is a picture of a friend's bedroom where I used a hard accent
light to create drama. I actually hardwired this fixture myself by
drilling a hole above the closet door and wiring it to the closet
light using a pignose adapter.  I first used a Y split so that I
could still maintain the light in the roof of the
closet:<br>[Upload:EricMeeks/660bf8c194385ae22a553cc017776314_tn.jpg
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This is a picture of a friend's room I lit.  The string of lanterns
in the corner provides a general diffuse light to the room.  It is on
a dimmer and can become brighter for more functional lighting.  The
uplight behind the bed accents the architectural element of the white
column in the corner, while also playing off the wrought iron bed
frame.  To round out the lighting a few candles are used.  Small
votives on the window ledge, and a larger candle upon the
dresser.<br>
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Lighting
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