| A den is the place to gather as a family, watch | | | | up all of the natural light. In this scenario, you |
| television, and relax after a hard day. Having the | | | | might want to start your den lighting project with |
| proper den lighting can make the difference | | | | a fresh coat of paint in a lighter shade. Now you |
| between a room that is inviting, and one that | | | | can begin selecting the fixtures for the room. |
| sends chills up your spine. Let's face it; there is | | | | When illuminating any space in your home, including |
| nothing appealing about a room that is dark and | | | | a den, the best results will be achieved, if you |
| lifeless. Chances are your family will avoid the one | | | | incorporate a variety of lighting devices. This |
| space that is supposed to be for them to enjoy, | | | | requires you to space the fixtures throughout the |
| if there is poor lighting in the room. | | | | room. You will want to address all of the |
| Den lighting is a great opportunity for you to | | | | illumination problems, by using appropriate fixtures. |
| express your personality. This is the space in the | | | | For example, you might want to begin by adding |
| house that is meant for family and close friends, | | | | track or recessed ceiling lights that can be used to |
| so you want this room to be fun and relaxing. | | | | illuminate the entire room or highlight art pieces. |
| That doesn't mean you have to forgo style. It | | | | Then determine what type of tasks will be |
| simply means to leave the stuffy decorating for a | | | | performed in your den. |
| formal living or dining room. Regardless what type | | | | Task lighting is an important element, if your |
| of décor elements you prefer, there is | | | | family will be using the den for more than just |
| more to choosing den lighting than finding a fixture | | | | watching television together. Playing games, |
| you like. | | | | reading, or working a crossword puzzle all require |
| Proper illumination requires a little planning before | | | | a certain amount of light to be enjoyable. Table |
| you buy. It is important to consider all of the | | | | and floor lamps are an attractive way to tackle |
| elements that are currently in the room, if you | | | | the need for task illumination. Both options are |
| want to determine the amount, type, and style of | | | | available in a variety of styles and colors, so you |
| den lighting fixtures to purchase. Begin by | | | | can find the perfect compliment to the room's |
| examining any natural light that penetrates the | | | | décor. After you select fixtures for task |
| room. If natural illumination is prevalent during the | | | | illumination, you will be well on your way to |
| day, you will want to focus on fixtures that will | | | | creating an excellent gathering place for your |
| brighten things up, when the sun goes down. | | | | family. |
| However, if the room receives very little sunlight, | | | | One device that is often overlooked, but can be a |
| you will need a well-rounded approach. | | | | valuable asset in den lighting is a dimmer switch. |
| Other factors to consider are the colors of walls | | | | Dimmer switches allow you to control the amount |
| and furniture. You might be surprised to realize | | | | of lighting and set a tone for the room. The ability |
| that a room that is very dark is receiving ample | | | | to adjust the brightness of the light being expelled |
| sunlight. This can happen, when a relatively small | | | | from a fixture can make television watching or |
| area has a dark wall color. If you combine that | | | | game playing more enjoyable. |
| with darkly colored furniture, the space will soak | | | | |