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Many people keep bad lighting because it’s easy, especially if they are already installed. But those old, ugly flush mounts don’t go unnoticed by a trained eye, notes Kuo. “I am always shocked at the amount of beautifully furnished homes I see with a dreaded boob lamp as the only lighting in several rooms. It's always worth it to invest in a light fixture that adds to your overall design and reflects a sense of intention." Another problem with keeping bad lighting, whether it’s in a bedroom, living room or even a bathroom is that it means missing an opportunity for a prime design moment, explains Peter Yera, Director of Design and Development at Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting. “When I walk into a home, the colors, textures, and shapes and how they interplay are everything. Since I’m a lighting design expert, I always notice the room’s feature lighting first—whether it’s pendant, chandelier, flush, or semi-flush—and observe how the lighting plays off and interacts with the other design elements in the room, including wallpaper, furniture, accessories, and flooring.”