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Lights, Camera, Action
in Custom Iron LightingTrick question: What do wrought iron, Charles Dickens, and Apple’s streaming service have in common? SPIRITED, that’s what! Recently released on Apple TV+, SPIRITED is a 2022 American musical comedy based on Charles Dickens's classic story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey. Starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, the film […]
Get Your Home Holiday Ready With Illuminaries Fine Wrought Iron Lighting
in Custom Iron LightingThe holidays are quickly approaching, and with the holiday season comes home improvements, especially for those that will be hosting and entertaining friends and family this year. Things like painting, decorating, and deep cleaning is at the forefront of the minds of homeowners across the country as Haunnakah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the New Year keep […]
All About Pendant Lights for Kitchen Islands
in Custom Iron Lighting, Iron Lighting FixturesPendant lights are a popular choice for kitchen lighting, especially in those kitchens with island fixtures. But, did you know that there are a few rules of thumb regarding how you should arrange pendant lighting for your kitchen island? From how high your pendant light should be above your island, to how many pendant lights […]
The Best Mission Light Fixtures for Each Area Of Your Home
in Iron Lighting FixturesMission-style architecture is a style of architecture almost exclusive to the Southwestern United States, including areas like Arizona, New Mexico, and of course, the great state of Texas. This style of architecture can be seen in other styles of architecture as well, like Spanish and Mediterranean, showing the importance of this style of building. Those […]
The Best Gothic Light Fixtures for Each Area Of Your Home
in Iron Lighting FixturesGothic light fixtures are an excellent choice for those that love the luxurious yet darker style of gothic architecture. Popular in homes across the southern United States, gothic architecture is a classic style inspired by Western European buildings, many of which still stand today. To better fit the gothic architecture of your home, you may […]
How To Clean Wrought Iron Lighting
in Iron Lighting FixturesWrought iron lighting is a popular choice for interior, exterior, and decorative lighting. Thanks to the durability of wrought iron lighting fixtures, they can last a lifetime when given the proper care, which is really standard light maintenance. If you have wrought iron light fixtures in use on the interior or exterior of your home […]
How To Light A Living Room
in Custom Iron LightingProper lighting of the living room is a part of being a homeowner. Given the importance of the living room, as it’s where most of the time is typically spent with friends and family, properly lighting it will allow your family and guests to get the most enjoyment possible out of your home. With proper […]
How To Light A Wine Cellar
in Custom Iron Lighting, Iron Lighting FixturesWine cellars by design are meant to be cool and dark places. With this in mind, many homeowners overlook the lighting in their wine cellar entirely and just pick whatever works. But, there are some considerations you should make when deciding upon lighting to choose for your wine cellar. In this post from the Illuminaries […]
Choosing the best foyer light for your home
in Iron Lighting FixturesHow to choose the best foyer lighting The foyer is both one of the most important and one of the most overlooked areas in a home. It’s not hard to see how this space might escape notice in smaller homes where the foyer is barely noticeable. But even in homes with a grand entryway, this […]
LIGHTING IDEAS FOR OUTDOOR SPACES
in Outdoor Iron Lighting, Tips of the TradeLIGHTING OUTDOOR ROOMS Highlight your favorite structural aspects and impress your guests with customized colors and styles. Make your outdoor space the feature of parties at night as well as during the day. Let’s take a look at some of the ways to improve safety, comfort, and ambiance in the outdoor areas you spend the […]
California Iron Lighting Project
in Project ShowcaseLayered Lighting Basics
in Tips of the TradeHow to Layer lighting Lighting a home may not be as simple as you’d think—but it doesn’t have to be complicated, either. Comfort, utility and beauty can be achieved using layered lighting: Ambient light to provide general illumination and comfort, task lighting for utilitarian jobs and accent lighting to dress up any room. Layering your […]
How to use different types of lighting fixtures
in Iron Lighting FixturesTHE BASICS of Choosing Lighting Fixtures Different types of lighting fixtures and how to use them Many options exist for providing light in a home, from integrated architectural solutions that require contractors and tradesmen, to decorative lamps that need only be placed on a table and plugged in to the nearest outlet. Although some types […]