What are Accent Lamps?
Accent lamps are home lighting options that lean more toward the creation of a mood or look in a room rather than simply providing a source of light in the space. In general, an accent lamp is a relatively small device, with most professional and amateur interior designers agreeing that mood lamps of this type are usually no more than twenty-four inches in height. The use of accent lamps in many rooms of the home is relatively common in many countries. As opposed to the practical but stark overhead lighting found in homes of just about every size and description, accent lamps are often used to diffuse the presence of light in the space so that the effect is softer and more relaxing. At the same time, accent lamps provide points of light around the space that can draw the eye to objects of interest that are within the range of the light output of the lamps. Using accent lamps in a room is not hard to accomplish. In order to allow for enough light to sufficiently illuminate the space whi