- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Ryland Peters and Small; Updated edition (October 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1841722286
- ISBN-13: 978-1841722283
- Product Dimensions: 30.1 x 25 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#1,496,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #84 in Books > Home & Garden > Interior Design > Lighting
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Lighting is as integral a factor in any interior design plan as color, objects, and arrangement. Wilhide understands that lighting is more than simply what we see; it's also how we feel. Lighting is a central factor in how any space influences our moods. This big, lavish book provides practical help on positioning and installing light sources throughout every room of the home. Dramatically and beautifully illustrated with more than 300 color photographs, it also includes source lists for the specific fixtures and lamps shown. A casual perusal of the lively photographs alone will give the reader inspiration and fire the imagination for creative use of light for dramatic effect, to soothe or relax, to warm a room, or to cool it down visually. This book is not only fun to look at, but also practical and useful for any would-be decorator, beginner or professional. --Mark A. Hetts
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From the welcoming porch light to the reassuring night light, this invaluable book discussing all aspects of choosing and using lighting sources, bulbs, and fittings. The book provides a wealth of bright ideas for creative lighting from planning a new lighting scheme to choosing a new bulb. 300 color photos.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Needs Work,
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This review is from: Lighting:A Des (Hardcover)
This book lightly touches on all aspects of lighting, some more heavily than other. But it definitely needs work in some sections. Also there is no mention of LCD, Natural Gas or Pipe Lighting, which should be addressed in any newer versions. The web links should also be checked and updated accordingly. Borrow it from the library first before you decide to buy it.
1.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Lighting: A Design Source Book (Hardcover)
First book I ever returned to Amazon because it was of unacceptable quality. The book should be titled "Pictures of pretty lighting fixtures" as the photographs are quite well done, but I found no useful information on the design of lighting. There is nothing on the subject of how to illuminate a room. Indeed you will see some examples of incredibly underlit rooms. They look good in the pictures because the photographer, Ray Main, has added what looks like a couple of thousand watts of bounce flash. You will see some kitchens where the people will need flashlights to cook their food. I did not see any room that looked adequately lit by the actual fixtures.The discussion of fluorsecent lights is very disappointing. In the age of energy conservations the fact that fluorescent lights emit about 5 times more lumens per watt than incandescent lights makes them definitely worth considering. I had hoped to see some artistic ideas for using these interesting but awkward light sources, but there was very little and what there was was disappointing. Kudos to Ray Main for beautiful photographs. Look somewhere else if you want "A Design Source Book".
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3.9 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully done, easily understood reference.,
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This review is from: Lighting:A Des (Hardcover)
This was money well spent! Eloquent author who had me using the search engine at Amazon in hopes of finding more of her books. It covers all aspects of home lighting. I came away with an extensive understanding of light fixtures and appropriate applications for each, different types of bulbs, and an appreciation for the use of dimmers on fixtures, and glorious light just for the extra touches it brings to your living environment. As a result of this reading, I've purchased interesting fixtures that will add so much more to my home. Thank you, Ms. Wilhide, for sharing your expertise with me!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
I sent this book back,
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This review is from: Lighting: A Design Source Book (Hardcover)
First book I ever returned to Amazon because it was of unacceptable quality. The book should be titled "Pictures of pretty lighting fixtures" as the photographs are quite well done, but I found no useful information on the design of lighting. There is nothing on the subject of how to illuminate a room. Indeed you will see some examples of incredibly underlit rooms. They look good in the pictures because the photographer, Ray Main, has added what looks like a couple of thousand watts of bounce flash. You will see some kitchens where the people will need flashlights to cook their food. I did not see any room that looked adequately lit by the actual fixtures.The discussion of fluorsecent lights is very disappointing. In the age of energy conservations the fact that fluorescent lights emit about 5 times more lumens per watt than incandescent lights makes them definitely worth considering. I had hoped to see some artistic ideas for using these interesting but awkward light sources, but there was very little and what there was was disappointing. Kudos to Ray Main for beautiful photographs. Look somewhere else if you want "A Design Source Book". 13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Introduction to lighting,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lighting:A Des (Hardcover)
On top of helpful tips and information about different types of lighting and lamps, the books lean heavily on lighting for more modern interiors. It does talk about universal applications in period styles, but I feel the author's interest is more on the modern side. Most of the photos and examples are taken from modern interiors. If you like contemporary and modern flavor, this is a book to miss! Definitely a keeper!
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