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There is nothing like a spring time beach getaway to refresh and renew the soul.  Even if you are unable to make it to a coastal or waterfront area this spring, enhancing your home with elements of seaside style  can bring that laid back coastal charm to you.  Adding simple beach inspired accents, natural fabrics, textures and colors will infuse your home with that relaxed "away from it all" ambiance this spring season and beyond.

Below a few favorites to enjoy wherever you are!  

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the art of illumination

A beautiful light can do for a room what stylish accessories can do for an outfit. Selecting the perfect lamps, chandelier or sconces adds that final, personal touch to a room, while enhancing whatever mood or ambiance you are trying to create.  The lighting choices you make should be as personal as when selecting pieces of art. The proper lighting, while essential to properly showcase and bring into play the furnishings in a space, should also speak to one's personality and style, while simultaneously providing pleasing contrast and complement to the design scheme. 

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Chandeliers are considered ambient lighting, a technique that is used to illuminate that specific space and its close surroundings. Gone are the days when this type of lighting was used only in dining or living rooms. Today chandeliers are also used in bathrooms, foyers and even kitchens. Their openness and fluidity make them a great alternative to add sophistication to small areas without compromising visual space. 

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Pendants and wall sconces represent the perfect space-maximizing lighting alternative, and are never short on style.

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The opportunities to infuse personality into a room with table and floor lamps are endless.  It is important to consider the type of furniture available for lamp placement, and what other light sources are available. Lighting is most effective when derived from a variety of sources. Make the most of all available options, using ceiling and wall lighting in conjunction with table and floor lamps wherever possible.

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By taking the time to investigate and select lighting that is both personal and  esthetically appropriate will ensure a design scheme that is pleasing over time, and not just at the moment of project completion.  Lighting is paramount to realizing the artistic vision and personality of any interior design project.

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