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Home DecoratingLightingDesign Dilemma
lynnnorton3

Lighting by entrance

6 years ago

Hi,

I just finished a redo of my living room and office. The one thing I can't solve is the lighting issue by my front door. I currently have a task lamp that a decorator friend had me get due to the small space but the area is so dark at night and I often need to sign things, look through mail, etc there. Any suggestions of what I could put there? An electrician thinks installing overhead light might be tricky. There is a light in the ceiling that shines on the fireplace so not sure why. Third picture in the area I am looking at. The one with the colorful picture and task lamp. Thank you!




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  • 6 years ago

    A portrait light just over the picture would be nice. The long slender kind.

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