18 - Friday, August 22, 1980 - North Shore News Portable built-in lighting cuts down cosis From Page 17 post lantern in a recreation room or at a kitchen island counter. Use swag lights wherever you want them. *Portable built-in — Built-in lighting is expensive, so it may be impractical if you are renting or planning to move in the near future. However, some installa- tions, such as valances, cornices, and brackets, are suitable because they are inexpensive and make on- ly a few nail holes. If you decide to include seme built-in lighting in a rented dwell- ing, it is advisable to get the owner’s permission in writing be- fore proceeding. Many leases carry clauses requiring that the premises be returned to the owner in exactly the same condition they were in when first rented. This simple precaution may pre- vent you from having a legal hassle when you decide to move. You can simulate the effect of the built-in with portable canister lights or with spotlights or floodiights that sit on the floor. Or attach lighting tracks on the wall or the ceiling. A track has any number of lights that swivel at various angles, which you can use for either general il- lumination or for spotlighting or floodlighting specific areas or ob- jects. You can create interesting ef- fects by using two or more tracks set parallel, perpendicular, in a U-shape, or in a rectangular ar- rangement, Another viable alternative for the renter is furniture with built-in lighting. There are now many pieces of furniture in a wide range of styles that include lighting. Those items of furnishings sometimes equipped with lighting as part of the structure are bar cabinets and backs, armoires, hut- ches, china cabinets, bookcases, and wall units. You should keep this fact in mind when you are shopping around for new furniture. In the contemporary line there are translucent plastic or glass tables, cubes, triangular and spherical columns that function as furniture and are equipped with lighting inside. ‘These items create a soft, romantic glow and are ex- cellent for providing accent il- lumination. BROILMASTER “Simply the Best" Parts & Service for all makes Johnstones ‘ | ed Home Appliances ~