We are all switching on to the healing power of plants and flowers. Many of the plants we grow have the potential to act as sources of healing, as well as being profound mood-boosters. Some of the simplest floral arrangements of posies (or nosegays) have transformative powers. And while these small fragrant arrangements seem innocent enough, they have hidden depths which date back centuries.
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Lighting design significantly affects your living space, so it’s no wonder that design pros and decor lovers alike are always on the lookout for the next big lighting trend. Surprisingly, track lighting is one of the styles currently making waves in the design world.
Track lighting often gets a bad rap, bringing up, at best, images of a minimalist-inspired gallery space and, at worst, a dated and dingy rental apartment. In the past, track lighting was exclusively standard-issue spotlights devoid of warmth or personality, but new track lighting doesn’t have that same austere, cold feel. With innovation in lighting design, today’s track lighting has many fresh options that fit seamlessly in various spaces of a home.
The key to using this type of lighting successfully is understanding its utility and weaknesses and installing it in the appropriate applications. We spoke to Ashley Macuga, a lighting expert who gave us information on when and where to install track lights.
Ashley Macuga is the principal designer at Collected Interiors, a full-service residential interior design studio specializing in custom home designs.
Track lighting is one of those phrases we often hear, but what exactly is it?
As the name suggests, it is a type of overhead light with multiple lights attached to a track where they can slide into different positions. In addition, the heads of the fixtures can be rotated and angled, allowing you to customize your lighting scheme and focus the light precisely where you want it.
It’s an excellent option for task lighting because you can easily direct light onto a work area without over-illuminating the entire room, which makes it popular for places like kitchens and home offices where you can concentrate the
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