So, I had the exterior lighting done and my property doesn’t look like the Bat Cave any longer. But then I got to thinking about what it would take to get the indoor lighting scheme right. I wanted to have different layers of lighting in my home, and each room presented its own challenges. The brightness was about the same in each room, and naturally I wanted different lighting in my master bedroom than in my living room.
It was time to call in the indoor lighting cavalry. The choices of lighting were almost overwhelming so if it’s within your budget, QwikBids suggests hiring a home decorator for a consultation, or handle the entire project. When I discovered the many choices available, I went with a decorator registered with QwikBids. It was as simple as placing a bid request.
I was told right away that if I wanted simple and basic, there were a few things I could get done rather quickly, and easily. If you embrace quick fixes, start with different lampshades. If it is the brightness of the lighting you want to adjust, get a dimmer switch installed. But if you want new light fixtures strategically placed and wiring must be done, get some help. I have heard stories of indoor lighting projects going badly, and costing the customer more in the end.
The winning company I chose had some really great ideas. The wall in my living room with a large picture was dark. The decorator asked me if I liked the picture and if I wanted it to stay where it was. Since it was in the family for 2 generations, I wanted it to stay. It was therefore suggested that I have halogen track lighting or a picture light attached to highlight it. The decisions I ended up making were based upon usage of each room from the entire family.
We went through the entire house. Even when I explained my budget to the decorator, the ideas presented to me were not only affordable, but innovative too. I ended up with the lighting in my home I had always wanted, and had enough money for my next project. Stay tuned for that!