I LIGHT you

There are all kinds of designer rules and must follows.. that's what they said back when I was in school.  But the saying "rules were made to be broken" is SO true in design.  One however I have found I am grateful I remember because it adds so much to a good space.  

Have three light sources!

So that can be natural light let in through a window, door or roof window.  Ambient Lighting - Your general lighting/ ceiling fixtures.  Task/decorative lighting - lamps or sources for a particular need (like the lights closest to your bathroom mirror) or create a particular use (for reading or studying).  & then there is accent or mood lighting, for example hightlighting a piece of art or up lights to cast shadows or reflect light around the room.

It's truly one of my favorite parts about decorating a beautiful room.  Utilizing and creating a great mood in any room with light.  That leads me to my favorite source, windows for natural light is by far my favorite, it makes every space all the more cheery and warm.  It helps to have a great set of panes..  

Here are a few sources I have been considering for our home.

Durango Doors Austin, TX!

Portella

Western Windows

Here are my lights when they are hung.  Thanks TOM DIXON.