Lighting Recipes+ideas

Lighting is the elusive element that can transform a space. We cannot touch it or feel it but, well used, it works its magic, creating atmosphere, camouflaging or enhancing particular areas and facilitating practical tasks. Unique in combining original and modern ideas that open up a wealth of possibilities, Lighting: Recipes and Ideas shows all the potential effects that can be achieved through imaginative lighting treatments. Throughout the book, "special ideas" features analyze several overall lighting schemes in detail, breaking down and explaining their component parts. In addition, "recipes" for specific projects give you all that you need to find imaginative solutions to common lighting problems within the home, showing you the range of materials involved, advantages and disadvantages of different options.