Selwyn Times: March 21, 2018
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[Edition Wednesday datE] <strong>March</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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SELWYN TIMES<br />
ighting the way<br />
The mornings are staying darker longer,<br />
and the evenings are getting darker earlier.<br />
Winter is on its way. And as much as we<br />
would like the long, warm days to continue,<br />
it’s going to come to an end. Therefore, it’s<br />
a good time to check, and possibly update,<br />
the things you will need most in the dark.<br />
The lights – inside and out.<br />
When it comes to external lighting, the<br />
options are vast. Generally, that lone bulb<br />
burning over the porch is, or perhaps<br />
should be, a thing of the past. These days<br />
we live much more of our lives outside,<br />
even in the colder months, whether<br />
entertaining friends with the BBQ, soaking<br />
in the hot tub, or just relaxing on the deck<br />
with a beverage, enjoying the pleasant<br />
experience of your own landscape and<br />
garden. Not only that, but as the nights get<br />
longer, it also ensures your outdoor safety.<br />
To take full advantage of these and<br />
whatever else you do outside, you need<br />
adequate lighting.<br />
Landscape lighting, whether ambient<br />
(general illumination of outside areas),<br />
task (lighting to do specific things by,<br />
such as reading or cooking), or accent<br />
(adds drama to specific features such<br />
as sculptures or plants, or textures such<br />
as bricks or stones) literally turns the<br />
darkness into a visual and/or functional<br />
delight. Strip lighting, bollards and path<br />
lights, surface mounted and recessed<br />
lights strategically placed enhance outdoor<br />
living. Some are easily installed,<br />
others require the services of<br />
qualified electricians. Many<br />
companies are specialists in<br />
outdoor lighting design and<br />
installation.<br />
LEDs are taking over.<br />
They are more efficient and<br />
environmentally friendly,<br />
give off better light, and don’t<br />
need to be changed every<br />
few months. Their versatility<br />
is only just beginning to<br />
be appreciated. Replacing<br />
traditional incandescent lights<br />
with LEDs is relatively cheap.<br />
For trends in indoor lighting, one only<br />
needs to turn to the Internet to discover<br />
that the only restriction<br />
to what is possible is the<br />
imagination. Personal<br />
tastes vary widely but<br />
according to those in<br />
the know, the trends to<br />
watch out for in <strong>2018</strong> are<br />
in no particular order:<br />
• hand-made and<br />
geometric shaped<br />
lamp shades<br />
• pendant lighting<br />
• chandeliers.<br />
Retro is still definitely<br />
hot, as are industrial styles. Apparently,<br />
brushed, soft gold is the new black. Feature<br />
lamps are popular, often more to add<br />
interest to a room than to add light. Midcentury<br />
modern and art deco are returning<br />
to style. Vintage style<br />
light bulbs are also<br />
very popular, and their<br />
namesake would be<br />
delighted to hear they<br />
are now also available<br />
in LED.<br />
Lighting is the<br />
number one feature<br />
that will create<br />
and enhance the<br />
atmosphere in your<br />
home. Most is easily updated with décor<br />
and seasonal changes.<br />
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