| It used to be that you'd be hard put to find an outlet on the wall where you needed it. Then certain construction changes went into effect and now you have an outlet every 12 feet or so and at least one on each wall. But that's still not enough, because not all light has to come from lamps that need to be plugged into an outlet. Good lighting includes proper illumination for art objects, mood lighting for different atmospheres in the evening, landscape lighting, task and reading light and lights that make you look good. How much should you spend on lighting your home? Experts say you should spend at least 3 percent of the value of your home on it. Starting from the outside in, driveway and landscape lighting should set the mood for the interior of the home. Light up a dramatic or interesting tree, and shine light onto a textured exterior wall or an unusual architectural feature. Then there's the foyer light. It should be attractive and catch the eye of the visitor. You're saying "welcome" with this light, so it should project a pleasant greeting.Indirect lighting is a great mood-setter. It floods the room with light that reflects off the wall. You have a wash of light on the wall that illuminates the room without any glare. Ideally, the light should seem to come through the walls. In other words, the light source should not be seen. There are many light sources to choose from, including fluorescent, incandescent, halogen and fiber optics. Remember the flashlights with the spray of plastic lights on the end that are sold at amusement parks? That spray of light that goes from the flashlight through all the little plastic fibers is a good demonstration of what fiber optics is all about. Many interesting lig
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