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This video created by BBC Network dives into the depth of  lighting. Your host Lawrence Bowen will explain just how important correct lighting is for your home, not only because it allows you to see, but it can completely change your mood and even your level of comfort.

Moving is a very strenuous process, and when it doesn’t flow smoothly it can be completely frustrating. I would recommend creating a moving checklist to make sure your move is as stress free as possible. Below are some ideas to consider adding to your checklist.

• Check all keys to the home and make sure they work properly
• Make sure the condition of your new home is top notch
• Come up with a list for what items should be moved first
• Ask some friends to help you with your move
• Make sure you have plenty of boxes, bubble wrap, tape, and other packing materials  
• Label boxes with what contents is to be stored inside of them so you can easily identify where to place them in your new home
• If you plan to rent a UHaul, talk with the company to make sure the date is correct and double check the cost
• Make sure that the moving company will insured all of your items
• Notify your utility companies of your move to make sure you receive their service at your new address
• Notify the post office of your move and provide them with your new address
• Notify your employer of the move so that your mail will be received at your new address
• If you have children, notify their school of the move
• Make sure the condition of your new home is top notch

This awesome video, courtesy of HGTV, gives some kitchen lighting ideas and examples that you could carry into your own home!

http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/kitchens/chic-home-lighting-ideas-videos

Many people don't know that there are three layers to lighting- task, ambient, and accent. All three of these lighting techniques can not only completely change the look of a home, it can strengthen the mood as well. A properly lit home can allow you to feel calm, safe, and relaxed. Light is not only an essential, but it can become a work of art when manipulated a certain way.    

Task lighting is lighting with an actual task! Its job is to highlight a specific object or the focal point of an area. In a kitchen, for example, that spot would probably be an island or table if it is an eat in kitchen. In a living room, task lighting usually comes into play around a seating area.

Ambient lighting is just a fancy word for general lighting. It has no specific function, and does not target any special object in the room. It is simply there to allow you to see. Some examples of ambient lighting are ceiling mounted fixtures and recessed lighting.

Accent lighting is made to do just that- accent. This lighting is particular to art work in a room, or beautiful furniture. Accent lighting is sometimes used outdoors to light homes from the ground up, which can turn a house in the night into a beautifully lit humble abode.
Put these different types of lighting into effect in your own home, and watch the room transform to an innovative living space.

Check out this video of a home being built step by step. This process takes a lot of men and a lot of hard work, but it's worth the beautiful outcome!

Keys To a Successful Future of Plentiful and Innovative Design

• Organization
• Know all elements of design
• Be familiar with the color wheel
• Don't be afraid to play with color/different textures or furniture types
• Have Confidence in your creation
• Explore different types of styles
• Be Ambitious
• Spark Excitement
• Give the design meaning
• Integrate outdoor spaces
• The area(s) should flow
• Keep the space flexible