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By Joanna Ernst/Homes Writer

The right lighting is one of the twothings you absolutely must have in yourhome, began LaDifference co-ownerSarah Paxton. The second is a good

mattress.Usually, homeowners enter a dark

room and make a beeline for the lightswitch. While its more of a reflex than aplanned routine, this flick of a switchconvenience is not sufficient for asophisticated and stylish living space.

Accessorizing a wardrobe, you addshoes, jewelry and a purse to completethe outfit. Lighting adds that finishingtouch to the home, said Carole Louie,

an award-winning interior designer atVirginia Wayside Furniture.

While lighting is not tangible likewindow panels or area rugs, its purposeas a home accent is equally powerful.The best home lighting does justice tothe whole interior from bringing outsubtle hues and textures in fabric toshowing the details in the dcor. Butthere is more to lighting than whatmeets the eye.

Lighting truly affects mood. Itsfunctional, but it also changes the colorsand angles of a space. The single light inthe ceiling is the contractors minimumrequirement, Paxton said. Its the

ambient lighting that illuminates thespace in every sense of the word.Without it, people are missing thenuances of their space.

Ambient lighting is a rooms mainlight source. The ambient light blendsinto the background without workingin one distinct direction. People aremoving away from overhead lightingtoward ambient lighting for a morerelaxed and inviting space, Louie said.

Task lighting is a specific light

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Top left and right: LINK task lamp, an example of extraordinaryLED lighting; Crystal pendant combines Hollywood glamour

with modern design (photos courtesy LaDiffrence.) Right andpage 15:Whimsical and elegant, the Currey Minuet table lamp;The Currey Nocturne chandelier, a great transitional piece withclassic lines and a contemporary nickel finish (photos courtesyVirginia Wayside Furniture.)

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source that serves a function. To splash extrabrightness onto a craft or book, lamps andfixtures provide a practical purpose. Or, withaccent lighting, an eye-catching centerpieceis dramatically spotlighted. For a moresubtle but equally stylized option, there isdecorative lighting. The lamp or light fixtureeither complements other home accents orties the room together. The physical piecebecomes relevant to the dcor, often forfeitingfunctionality for appearance.

Luckily, updating light fixtures is arelatively simple and budget-friendly homeimprovement. With attention to ambience,

home owners can transform the visual appealand vibe in every room. Lighting helpsour customers make a statement about whothey are. Its an opportunity to showcasepersonality, Louie explained.

Its easy to change lighting fixtures,Paxton added. Lighting as a home accessoryis something anyone can do. Its not evendifficult to tear out a fixture.

People go with the safer choices for thebigger pieces. But because lighting is usuallynot a huge investment, dont be afraid toexpress yourself. The new trend is to makeoutside-the-box choices, explained Louie.

6.1

Percentageincrease in

single-familyhome sales for

2011, as projectedby the National Associa-

tion of Home Builders. FYI: TheNational Association of Realtors expects existing

home sales to rise 5 to 10 percent this year.

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Richmond is known forits traditional taste butwere sliding into a morecontemporarydirection.

Homeownersshould amendthe ambience killerthat is blindingoverhead lighting, whatPaxton referred to as thehospital-ward look. Bothexperts tout the benefits of walllighting, popular in the 1930sand 40s and brings choices tosetting moods. Paxton strongly

recommended adding wallsconces. Added Louie, Wallsconces are a great way to createhighly-versatile lighting, perfectto balance a room, add height orutilize up- and down-lighting.For task lighting, a well-placedsconce can be the tour-de-force ofa well-decorated reading nook.

With new advances in lighting,compact fluorescent and LED

lighting are both lookingespecially radiant. LED lightingglows with a crisp white light,providing a nice effect for the

work area. Plus, thebulbs dont burn out.

For truly illuminatedinterior design, all

four lighting stylesshould be incorporated

indoors. Remember that astrategically-placed lamp in a

dark corner or a new fixture canflip your style switch. And, headto LaDiff and Virginia Wayside toget enlightened by the experts.

Walk into your space, but dont

turn on the overhead. Look for thedarkest corner of the room thatswhere you can use accent lighting.A lamp does not have to be ashade on a post, advised Paxton.

In the outside world, Louiesaid, we get bombarded bytechnology. You want to comehome to chill and get back toyourself. And the right lightinghelps a person do just that.

The following are the most expensive homes sold in June as reported by the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listings

Service. The area includes the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent, Charles City,

Prince George, Dinwiddie, Amelia and King William, and the cities of Richmond, Hopewell, Colonial Heights and Petersburg.

Sales Price Address Locality Sq. feet Beds/baths Acreage Built

2. 1,250,000 92 Kinloch Ln. Goochland 4730 4/4.1 0.562 2009

3. 1,225,846 13609 Cotton Patch Ct. Henrico 7000 6/5.1 0.780 2010

4. 1,100,000 1390 Swift Creek Ln. Goochland 4071 4/3.1 21.807 1991

5. 989,000 4104 Cambridge Rd. Richmond 4500 4/4.1 0.471 1928

6. 975,000 15707 Draycot Dr. Chesterfield 7357 4/4.1 0.995 2007

7. 950,000 5501 Riverside Dr. Richmond 4150 6/3.1 1.069 1929

8. 889,000 22 Hampton Hills Ln. Richmond 3400 4/3.1 1950

9. 879,845 12301 Haybrook Ln. Henrico 4952 5/3.1 2010

10. 865,000 700 Tiber Ln. Richmond 4729 5/4.1 1,416 1980

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in June

$1,650,000Address: 901 Barley Field Rd.

Locality: Goochland

Acreage: 12.23

Square feet: 5200

Beds/Baths: 5/5

Year built: 2001Richmond Association of Realtors

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