Shed some light on your space.

Having adequate lighting in a room is the secret interior designers use to soften up any place and create mood; this is especially true in a new home. Having proper lighting in your new home not only makes the rooms seem warmer and more welcoming, but lighting also acts as a decorative touch that creates an upscale and pulled-together look -- without much cost.

What's my ultimate secret? Can lighting -- also known as up lights, a can light is a metal can light that sits on the floor and illuminates upwards. Placed behind a piece of furniture or a large plant, or to showcase a piece of art, these can lights create a pool of light that is subtle, allowing walls to seemingly fall away. Can lighting adds a sense of custom design to any room. Best of all, they can be picked up at your local home improvement store for around $10 each.