One of the easiest ways to give a space instant moody ambience is with the employment of art lights. I have several sets throughout my home, and love to spend the evenings hugged by the warm light of dimmed table and art lights alone. Oh! AND they make any ol’ piece of art look museum worthy. So frame up some of the kids masterpieces and install one of these guys above it…

IKEA KVART Wall Lamp, $6.99

IKEA BERYLL Wall Lamp, $14.99

Home Depot 7″ w Antique Bronze Picture Light, $24.97

Home Depot 16″ w Nickel Plated Picture Light, $29.97

Lamps Plus Black Picture Light, $66.99

Lighting Universe Black Picture Light, $73.00

shopwalllighting.com 16″ w Oil Rubbed Bronze Picture Light, $84.99

Lighting Universe Black Picture Light, $104.31

Lighting Universe 11″ Black Picture Light, $106.20

shopwalllighting.com 18.5″ w Satin Brass Picture Light, $119.99

Lighting Universe 16″ w Oil Rubbed Bronze Picture Light, $162

Circa Lighting 9″ w Polished Nickel Academy Map Light, $231

Circa Lighting Antique Brass Adjustable Library Wall Lamp, $231

Lighting Universe 21.65″ w Earth Picture Light, $242.80

Y Lighting Polished Chrome Beluga Steel Wall Lamp, $249.60

Circa Lighting 10.75″ w Antique Brass Library Picture Light, $273