It's Christopher Lowell · SEASON 1

Let There Be Light

Episode 11 · 1999-09-29

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    Episode overview

    Creating atmosphere and drama in the home through lighting design is the goal of today's show. On a trip to Lamps Plus, Christopher shows the variety of options available in accent, task, and decorative lighting while discussing their uses in creating an overall lighting plan. He next explains how different light sources can mix together, using the living room set as an example. To simulate a natural light source, Christopher builds a light box (also featured in show #107, segment 5) with wood and plexi-glass, then makes two different lamps out of stacked kitchen colanders and lampshades. Professional lighting secrets about shadowing and highlighting are shared on the set of the sitcom, ""Brother's Keeper,"" by Rick Maas of Universal Studio's Set Lighting and Grip Department. Home entertaining expert/author Deborah Fabricant sets up a romantic tablescape with a floating candle centerpiece. Stencil artist Jeff Raum demonstrates covering self-adhesive lampshades with beautifully stenciled

    60 minutes

    Season 1 episodes

    1. Test of Time1999-09-06 2. Every Inch Counts1999-09-06 3. Paint is Cheap 4. Living in the Millennium1999-09-06 5. Hold Everything 6. Flea Market Finds 7. One Room Living 8. Added Touches 9. Designs for Better Living 10. The Natural Look 11. Let There Be Light1999-09-29 12. Wall to Wall Magic 13. Home Displays1999-10-04 14. Passport Interiors 15. Quick and Easy Design Looks 16. Archutectural Classics 17. Contented Cottage1999-10-07 18. Child's Play1999-10-07 19. Use What You've Got1999-10-08 20. Grand Entrances (1)1999-10-08 21. Easy Comfort1999-10-11 22. All in the Family Room1999-10-11 23. What Your Style?1999-10-12 24. Special Spaces1999-10-12 25. The Artist in All of Us1999-10-13 26. American Dream1999-10-13 27. Creative Spaces1999-10-14 28. In Black and White1999-10-14 29. Designer Sources1999-10-15 30. Art of Disguise (1)1999-10-15 31. Kids Live Here, Too1999-10-18 32. Down by the Sea1999-10-18 33. Party Time1999-10-19 34. Comfort Zone1999-10-19 35. Public Places / Private Spaces1999-10-20 36. Opening Up New Ideas1999-10-20 37. Squeaky Clean1999-10-21 38. Italian Influences1999-10-21 39. Company's Coming1999-10-22 40. It's a Fine Romance1999-10-22 41. Designing with Water1999-10-25 42. Kitchen Kozy1999-10-25 43. Indoor / Outdoor Living1999-10-26 44. Cozy Corner1999-10-26 45. A House of Art and Soul1999-10-27 46. Room to Live In1999-10-27 47. Sleep Tight1999-10-28 48. Four-Legged Roommates1999-10-28 49. Sunday Afternoon1999-10-29 50. Vintage Vamp1999-10-29 51. Industrial Interiors1999-11-01 52. Out on a Wire1999-11-01 53. Room Tones1999-11-02 54. Portable Palaces1999-11-02 55. Hand Made Homes1999-11-03 56. Intuitive Interiors1999-11-03 57. Welcome Home1999-11-04 58. Handyman Special1999-11-04 59. Back to Our Roots1999-11-05 60. 7 Layers of Design1999-11-05