Lighting
Lighting
The way you light your home can make all the difference to the atmosphere and you can create a unique environment with some careful planning of your lighting options. Here at Cal Flavins, we know how good lighting can affect your space and we believe that understanding the principles of adding finishing touches such as this can transform your home.
The lighting you choose for your home can change the mood and the function of your rooms and even create different areas within the same room. You can vary the types of lighting you use to set up a whole new vibe in the evenings, for instance, or when you have guests over.
Ambient lighting includes options such as ceiling lights, pendant light fittings and recessed lights and can be used anywhere in your home. You can create variety even with standard light fittings when you pay attention to the type of light bulbs you are using, with cool light in spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms, where functionality and visibility are key and warmer light in areas that are intended for relaxation and a calmer atmosphere.
Along with your ambient, or general, lighting, you may use accent lighting to good effect to highlight specific elements of your rooms, such as alcoves or feature walls. This is your opportunity to create cosy reading nooks and conversation corners, and you can do this with wall-mounted lights, spotlights or even candles. Pay attention to what each area is used for and consider the type of lighting that will work best. You won’t want a low, subtle lighting option for a desk area, for example. You may also use particularly decorative light fittings, such as pendants or chandeliers, to create features and add a touch of style to your decor.
Dimmable lights can be very useful, allowing you to vary the ambience in a room at different times of the day. You can combine several types of lighting to give yourself options and take your time to use lighting as a finishing touch to create the spaces you want in your home.
Cal Flavins was founded in 1970 as a hardware retailer and ironmonger and is still at the heart of the local community in Youghal. Our range contains an extensive range of tools and equipment for your home and garden, including kitchen appliances, electrical items, gardening tools and hardware. Our friendly team of local staff will be happy to share our expertise when you pop in and see us. We offer click and collect services or we can arrange delivery in the local area, including installation options for large appliances if required.