New Ways to Layer Lighting With LEDs

Almost any room can be transformed into a picturesque space by lighting it based on its architectural makeup and focusing on its aesthetic features and blind spots. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), appropriate interior lighting will diminish shadows, accentuate textures and draw attention to just the right areas. Until relatively recently, conventional lighting techniques relied on a select few types of lighting to effectively layer the lighting in a room. Now LED lighting -- deemed safer, sturdier and more durable than CFL light bulbs by the Department of Energy - is becoming a go-to lighting source for all areas of the home.