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What about Lights?
Innovative lighting techniques, designed to make your new house beautiful and practical, call for early planning. "It's hard to change the wiring once it's installed," says Karin Buechler, co-owner of Light Spot, LLC.
Here are some pointers to help you preplan:
- A dining room chandelier doesn't provide enough light. "Add wall sconces or recessed lights around the chandelier to highlight it — and so you can see to eat or serve."
- And so you can see to fix the food, put plenty of lights in the kitchen: a center-of-the-ceiling fixture, plus lights to shine on work spaces and the dining area.
- Home offices also need brightening from multiple sources.
- Outside lights accent your new house's good looks and help supply safety and security. The police suggest lighting all four sides.
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"If you have questions," Buechler says, "talk with a lighting specialist."
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