Dean Keyworth, former chairman of the British Interior Design Association, explained that the wide range of lights available meant that people could create a range of effects.
He said: “By having the different levels of light you can make a small space seem bigger because you can highlight with wall lights, for example.
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“There are wall washers, where the light comes out of the bottom and the top, which can make the room seem taller if you have a low ceiling.”
He added that, conversely, table lamps could be used in bigger rooms to make them seem cosier.
According to research by Sage Home Insurance, almost one-third of people have undertaken home improvements for purely cosmetic purposes.
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Popular areas to alter include bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms.
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