Modern style lamps find a place in some log home styles.
Log homes come in a number of different styles and feature different types of decor and light fixtures, depending upon where they're located in the U.S. While these sturdy, comfortable homes are usually decorated in rustic style, (including the lighting), with the preponderance of luxury cabin retreats, seeing lighting that reflects this trend isn't unusual.
Skylights
Log homes are especially conducive to skylights because one of the reasons people live in them is to be near nature and the beauty of the outdoors. A skylight lets in the sunlight but also offers you a peek at the towering trees above your cabin's roof. A number of options exist for skylights. You can go with a single light panel on one side of the roof, or you can install a recessed skylight alcove in your ceiling. In the latter type skylight, a place is "carved" out of the ceiling and recessed. A number of skylights are installed allowing you to catch the light as it changes positions throughout the day.
Decorative Lamps
No rule exists that says that lighting for a log home must be rustic. You have the option of choosing light fixtures and lamps from many decorative eras. Some possible lighting ideas include Tiffany-style lamps, Victorian, Art Nouveau or Deco, wall-mounted lamps, Asian lanterns or handcrafted antique lamps. Furniture and lighting styles changed in the history of cabins. These types of lights will work in the log home that sports a more modern design. If you opt for this style of lighting in your log home, pull the look in your living spaces together by featuring decorating styles that match the lighting styles.
Track Lights
Many log homes are really luxury lodges in disguise; these opulent getaways feature decorating styles that are high end and modern. If your log home falls into this category, go with modern light fixtures like track lighting. Because many cabin ceilings are vaulted, this type of lighting looks exceptionally dramatic. You can position the lights in a number of different ways. Adding a dimmer switch for the lights will offer you further options.
Sconces
Wall sconces come in a variety of styles, which include electronic as well as candle sconces. These types of lights look good above a fireplace mantel, and while they do not provide a lot of light unless they're electric, they bring a great deal of ambiance to the room. Candle sconces allow you to choose colored candles that match the rest of the decor in your log home. Choosing candles of red, orange, yellow, brown and green reflect the colors prevalent in the outdoors around you.
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