{"id":43,"date":"2011-11-23T19:02:48","date_gmt":"2011-11-23T19:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.lightingandlocks.com\/blog1\/?p=43"},"modified":"2011-11-23T19:02:48","modified_gmt":"2011-11-23T19:02:48","slug":"creating-a-bright-atmosphere-for-spending-time-with-family-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.lightingandlocks.com\/blog1\/indoor-lighting\/creating-a-bright-atmosphere-for-spending-time-with-family-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Bright Atmosphere for Spending Time with Family over the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightingandlocks.com\/60-2468.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45 aligncenter\" title=\"Nuvo Rockport Tuscano Transitional Chandelier\" src=\"http:\/\/site.lightingandlocks.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Nuvo-Rockport-Tuscano-Transitional-Chandelier-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.lightingandlocks.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Nuvo-Rockport-Tuscano-Transitional-Chandelier-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/site.lightingandlocks.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Nuvo-Rockport-Tuscano-Transitional-Chandelier.jpg 561w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Lighting is crucial to any home. There are certain lighting fixtures to use to create a certain type of atmosphere. Present your home to family and friends in a different light this holiday season with help from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightingandlocks.com\/\">Lighting &amp; Locks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dining Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll likely gather with family and friends around the dining room table for a holiday dinner. Make sure you\u2019re using the right lighting to create the perfect atmosphere for a family dinner.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Hang a chandelier over the center of the dining room table, but make sure the chandelier is 6 to 12 inches smaller than the narrowest side of the table, and the bottom of the chandelier is at least 30 inches above the table. You can find a variety of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightingandlocks.com\/bch.html\">mini chandeliers<\/a>, crystal chandeliers and other chandelier lighting options at LightingAndLocks.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Use a dimmer switch to change the chandelier&#8217;s brightness. When dining, the chandelier should give off a warm glow, as opposed to a brighter light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<strong>The Living\/Family Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The living room is a gathering place where friends and family come to relax, talk, play games and enjoy the company of one another. In order to do these things you need a few types of lighting.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>The room\u2019s general lighting fixture should be able to brighten the whole room. A unique fan from LightingAndLocks.com can give you plenty of light while providing the room with a unique conversation piece. Choose from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightingandlocks.com\/uniquefans.html\">Fanimation fans<\/a>, Minka-Aire fans and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Create task lighting using wall sconces and floor lamps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\nTo learn more about lighting your home for the holidays visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightingandlocks.com\/\">LightingAndLocks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Happy Holidays from all of us and Lighting &amp; Locks!<\/p>\n<!-- Start Shareaholic Recommendations Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic Recommendations Automatic -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lighting is crucial to any home. There are certain lighting fixtures to use to create a certain type of atmosphere. 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