Autumn brings shorter days with less daylight and longer evenings with a myriad of  shadows and an opportunity to light up your home with a variety of color and shade. First of all, be versatile and have a variety of lamps to provide the exact amount of light you want at the precise level of brightness where you want it with maneuverable necks and sconces. Depending on what you want the lighting for and if you're trying to attract attention to a certain painting or accessory, you can use colored bulbs in various colors to complement the rich tones and textures in your autumn decor. You can also change the outdoor lighting of your home  to make it more fun and festive with fall patio lanterns, string lighting or "fairy" lights. The latest technology also makes it possible to have automated lighting systems that can be customized to your settings and schedules. And finally, the fall season has less sunlight, so, more energy will have to be used for lighting which means you need to invest in energy efficient bulbs if you haven't already. Fluorescent bulbs use two thirds less than incandescent bulbs and LEDs burn cooler and last longer, so, that makes them a good investment. Lighting can make all the difference in the ambiance and mood of your home as you and your family enjoy the new season and the end of daylight savings time.

Blog inspired by article written by Cate Morgan-Harlow featured on builddirect.com and can be seen here:  http://blog.builddirect.com/lighting-how-to-light-up-your-interiors-in-fall/