Are you looking for beautiful light fixtures or lamps in Foley, Alabama? Hollis Interiors carries a wide range of lighting options right in our shop, conveniently located in downtown Foley! We can also order something for you, if we don't have just the right lighting option to suit you. Whatever your tastes, we're sure you'll find something amazing at Hollis Interiors!
Lighting Fixtures in South Baldwin County, AL
Lighting makes such a difference in a room! Without sufficient lighting, your home can feel drab and dull. You may even find that a poorly lit room affects your mood, dragging you down and leaving you feeling tired or unmotivated. Simply upgrading to better lighting can help you wake up. And another bonus-- good lighting can make everything else in the room look better, too!
Layer the Lighting in your Foley Home
Lighting is not one-size-fits-all. Having a single type or source of lighting will inevitably be either too dim or too bright, at some point in the day. Just as we layer our clothes so we can adjust as necessary, layering your home's lighting allows you to achieve a comfortable level of light for a variety of moods and activities.
Ideally, a room should have three layers of lighting-- ambient, task, and accent.
- Ambient lighting is typically a ceiling-mounted fixture, recessed lighting, or a combination of the two. This layer of lighting covers the whole space, providing enough light to move around with ease and see most of the room, in a general way. A ceiling-mounted light fixture is usually comparatively large and is often selected to make a strong visual statement. It's a wonderful way to set the tone for a space.
- Task lighting is bright and focused on a specific part of the room. A table lamp, floor lamp, or desk lamp can provide task lighting in a living room. A bright reading lamp on a bedside table is another example of task lighting. This type of lighting helps you see well enough to read, write, or perform any other task that requires strong light. In addition to providing useful light, lamps are also a fun way to express your personal sense of style; there are so many different types available!
- Accent lighting is also known as mood lighting. It gives the room a gracious, polished look, often highlighting interesting architectural features, unique furnishings, or works of art. Accent lighting creates focal points in a room, drawing the eye toward the room's best features-- but it's softer than task lighting and typically creates a more relaxing effect. Accent lighting is usually subtle, though the accent light can also be a decorative object in its own right. Table lamps and floor lamps can be used as accent lighting. It's all in the placement and light quality (bright task lighting vs. soft accent lighting).
Home Lighting Options for the Alabama Gulf Coast
The talented interior designers at Hollis Interiors are happy to provide an expert opinion, if you're not sure what kind of lighting you want or need. There are so many options, and it can be a little overwhelming! Fortunately, we have years of experience in interior design and can help narrow things down so you can make a choice you'll love. Whether you're upgrading a single light fixture or redesigning the lighting of the whole room, we're confident that we can help you find exactly what you need to make your home even more beautiful and welcoming.
Lamps and Light Fixtures in Downtown Foley, AL
Hollis Interiors has been serving Foley for seventy years. We're proud to continue our family's legacy of providing our community with helpful design services and access to gorgeous furnishings. We can assist you with all your furnishing needs for your house, condo, vacation home, rental property, or business! Our design team is prepared to handle projects of any size. Please give us a call or contact us online to start a discussion, or visit our shop in downtown Foley to speak in person and see what's available!