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HOW TO USE LIGHTING IN YOUR HOME

ighting is a vital feature of your home, but it isn't always given the attention it deserves. Properly planned and designed, it will set and enhance a mood as well as be bright enough for all the activities that take place in that space. Consider how the room is used, the amount of natural light it gets, any features you want to highlight, and its size. To get a rough idea of the amount of light a room needs, multiply its length and width in metres, then multiply the answer by

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