April 19, 2011 • Page 10 LIGHTS From Page 9 woman for the American Society of Interior Designers. A table needs to $ shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com have sufficient light so diners can eat, whereas a conversation area may need only soft mood lighting. Be creative with table lighting, recommends Krissa Rossbund, a senior style editor at Traditional Home Magazine. 20 Off Brake Job or Tune-Up Expires May 31st, 2011 Complete Tire & Service Specializing in • Brakes • Diagnostics & Tune-ups • Alignments • Air Conditioning Yankton Mall 665-2552 “Gone are the days when people hang a chandelier over a table and call it lit,” she said. She suggests hanging two small chandeliers instead of one large one, or buying a chandelier at a flea market and painting it a bright color. Outdoor chandeliers come in a variety of styles, from mission to modern. Manufacturers also offer many candle chandeliers for outdoor areas that don't have electricity. For seating areas, choose a weighted outdoor floor lamp, said Workman, who owns an interior design firm in Hollywood, Fla. “There are wonderful new • (605) 665-1175 • Fax: (605) 665-1074 Toll Free: 1-888-665-1175 Troy Kabella 2409 E. Hwy. 50 Yankton, SD 57078 Transmissions • Transfer Cases • Differentials B6473 outdoor lights that are almost art pieces themselves,” she said. Colored lights, illuminated furniture and subtle fixtures designed to blend with nature will be popular this year, according to design professionals. Workman expects to see the use of color increase, and “I don’t mean Christmas lights,” she said. Landscapers are starting to incorporate subtle red, blue and pink lights into their work, she said. Color is particularly appropriate if you are planning a party, Rossbund added. It’s “a fun way to change things up,” she said. Some homeowners are adding a bright pop of color with light-up patio furniture, Robert said. The battery-powered chairs and tables are available in a variety of colors. International designers like Modoluce and Neoz have created lines of plastic tables and chairs that are lit from within. Avanzini has a line of wood furniture made with glowing light strips. It helps create a lounge look that Robert thinks will be popular this summer. “With the rise of staycations, we will see a lot of designs adopting a real bartype lounge attitude, with perhaps more extravagant and festive pieces,” she said. Moonlight USA sells decorative outdoor illuminated globes, which can glow white like the moon or cast light in a rainbow of colors. The company also makes a tabletop for the globes. The clear acrylic disc has a cutout center that allows it to rest on top of the globe so it can function as a table. “The color is very robust,” said owner Anke Kondek. “It's a wow effect.” Homeowners wanting to light a more natural setting may go for a softer, more layered look, said Beth Webb, an interior designer in Atlanta. She favors the custom copper-and-wood pieces made by The Outdoor Lights in Cumming, Ga. Company president Chris Wakefield has created lights that cast a warm glow around fire pits, dining areas or outdoor living rooms. Some of his more popular items include punctured copper cylinders that create a firefly effect, stamped copper lanterns and illuminated, artificial birdhouses. The lanterns can hang from a shepherd's hook or a tree branch. Before buying lights for reading, lounging or dining, the professionals recommend making sure that pathways and steps are properly lit for safety. “You want light to help you navigate spaces near or around steps,” said Jeff Dross, director of education and industry trends for Kichler Lighting. He and the other experts warned against making outdoor spaces too bright. They suggest using subtle light that is aimed towards the ground wherever possible. “For most tasks you only need low light,” Dross said. “Avoid that glare. Glare forces you to think you need more light than you do.” Power Source Electric Check Out Our New Website electairinc.com 260.8683 Into BrakesSquealing? See us every 3,000 miles! $ 95 19 OIL, LUBE & FILTERWITH TIRE TOTATION $ 119 95 FRONTDISC BRAKESPECIAL Includes: Includes: Need more? Save more! Spring Car Care $ 95 129 TRANSMISSION SERVICEW/FILTER $ 4 495 4WHEEL ALIGNMENT Goodyear Credit Special RoyalFlush Take $10off one flush service of any kind. $25 mail-in rebate