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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

No scheme is complete without lighting. In a living room, floor and table lamps provide quiet corners to sit and read; in a bedroom, well-placed wall sconces set the mood for a relaxing night’s sleep. And in the kitchen, task lighting helps you get your food prep done in a flash, while pendants over

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