Lighting The Home (1920) - Matthew Luckiesh - Bog

Lighting The Home is a book written by Matthew Luckiesh in 1920 that provides a comprehensive guide on how to light up a home. The book contains detailed information on the different types of lighting fixtures, bulbs, and lamps that can be used to illuminate different areas of a home. It also covers the principles of lighting design, including the importance of color, contrast, and shadow in creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.The book is divided into several chapters, each one focusing on a specific aspect of lighting design. The first chapter provides an overview of the different types of lighting fixtures, including chandeliers, wall sconces, and table lamps. The second chapter discusses the different types of bulbs and lamps that are available, including incandescent, fluorescent, and LED bulbs.The third chapter covers the principles of lighting design, including the importance of balancing ambient, task, and accent lighting. The fourth chapter provides tips on how to choose the right color temperature for different areas of the home, while the fifth chapter discusses the importance of controlling glare and shadow.The final chapter of the book provides practical tips on how to install and maintain lighting fixtures, including how to wire a new fixture and how to clean and replace bulbs. Overall, Lighting The Home is an essential guide for anyone looking to create a comfortable and inviting living space through the use of lighting design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.