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LIGHT THE WAY

WORK OF ART

igh-value (be it in real terms or personal) art needs to be treated with careful consideration when it comes to lighting – especially if the aim is to make it a standout feature of the room. ‘Lighting a picture has the double advantage of showing off the work and reflecting light back into the room,’ says interior decorator Nicola Harding, who designed this scheme. She chose a wall colour with a lacquer finish to reflect natural light; the artificial light above stands in place during darker hours. ‘That reflected light

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