IMPORTANCE OF LIGHTING PLACEMENT When you purchase a home, you may not think much about the lighting that comes along with it. But over time, many homeowners notice that the style and placement of their lighting doesn't meet their needs. That's because builders sometimes cut corners on lighting … [Read more...]
Spanish Inspired Custom Fine Iron Lighting
Modern Spanish Lighting FixturesFor the Spanish style home, outdoor fountains act as focal points. Gardens include urns filled with cascading botanical elements, succulents or blooming annuals. Landscaping might consist of bougainvillea, roses, and olive trees which add to the Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Ways to Create the Right Look in Your Home with Wrought Iron
Many architectural and interior designs use wrought iron to create a great look on the inside or outside of a home. Wrought iron has been used for centuries and for a number of different styles. It was central to Neoclassical designs and is used in more modern homes. There are a variety of pieces … [Read more...]
How to Light An Entry Way: Design Tips and Tricks
Though you may not think about it often, the design and lighting of your entryway can have a big impact on how people perceive the rest of your home. After all, the entrance creates a kind of first impression for your home. As such, the space should have a bit of "wow" and personality, so that … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wall Sconces
According to a recent survey, over half of homeowners (51%) planned to begin or continue home renovations in 2018. During any renovations project, it's easy to get caught up in choosing paint colors, picking furniture, and selecting drapes. However, many forget that lighting also has a huge impact … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Choose the Perfect Dining Room Chandelier
When designing your dining room, proper lighting is of the utmost importance. A well-lit room calls attention to itself, and good lighting brings life to the colors and shapes of other elements.In a formal dining room, including a chandelier over the table can make a statement while also … [Read more...]
Bright Ideas for Lighting A SMALL ROOM
When decorating any space in your home, getting the lighting just right can be the difference between a beautiful room and an unattractive, dysfunctional area. Like kitchens, bathrooms, and offices, book nooks require just the right lighting to be useful. A small room or reading area … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Light Fixtures Pull The Whole Room Together
Many people treat light fixtures as an afterthought in their interior design. This seems a bit silly when the light fixtures we use allow us to really see and appreciate our design handiwork, right? Let's give lighting the spotlight it deserves and figure out how to make it a central part of the … [Read more...]
Design Choices: One Statement Chandelier Or A Cluster?
Chandeliers have caught your eye for your new design -- but how much chandelier is too much?For new chandelier buyers, there a couple rules of thumb you should be acquainted with. For example, the classic dining room chandelier. Generally, hanging light fixtures should fall Chandeliers have … [Read more...]
A Brief History Of Chandelier Materials
Looking at the array of styles and materials available for a chandelier design can be absolutely dizzying. Where did these classic silhouettes and passed down pieces of craftsmanship come from? Here's a mini guide to different materials and lighting used through history for these unique light … [Read more...]
