Differences Between Mediterranean Style and Spanish Style Homes The Mediterranean Sea wraps around the lower part of Europe and it includes several countries, including Spain. This area is known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches and vineyards, delightful villages and gorgeous mountain views. The architecture throughout the area shares many of the same features including […]
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5 Essential Outdoor Lighting Basics It’s easy to recognize good outdoor lighting when you see it. When the sun goes down, the house looks welcoming – there are no dark shadows, and entrances and the driveway are well-lit, secure and beautiful. You can create the same welcoming ambiance for your home with a good outdoor […]
Inspiring Influences – Spanish Style Spanish-style interior & exterior designs are always very flavorful and vibrant and it’s no wonder we want to replicate the look in our homes. In order to do that you need to know the basics. It’s important to be familiar with the style and its defining characteristics so you get […]
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SPANISH COLONIAL ARCHITECTURAL INFLUENCE If you remember any of your American history, the British had enormous political and cultural impact on the new world. British-inspired homes, for example, are so prevalent in the United States they’re just called Colonial. But another nation’s influence will be noticed throughout the country. Spanish Colonial homes were first built […]
FORGED IRON LIGHTING FIXTURES While there are tons of places that offer custom furniture and custom home decor, when it comes to choosing custom lighting for your home, that’s a different story. There probably aren’t many custom lighting companies that you can think of off the top of your head where you can pick and choose exactly […]
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 with few or low-cost fixtures because they […]
Modern Spanish Lighting Fixtures For 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 inspired aesthetic. Outdoor Lighting with a Spanish Appeal Not surprisingly, this charming setting comes to life […]
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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 […]
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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 on the appearance of a room. From […]
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 bolstering the room’s brightness. However, with […]
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 with poor lighting is not only less adorable, […]
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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 most elegant […]
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Mediterranean vs Spanish Style Homes
/in Spanish Iron Lighting /by MikeDifferences Between Mediterranean Style and Spanish Style Homes The Mediterranean Sea wraps around the lower part of Europe and it includes several countries, including Spain. This area is known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches and vineyards, delightful villages and gorgeous mountain views. The architecture throughout the area shares many of the same features including […]
Essential Outdoor Lighting Tips
/in Outdoor Iron Lighting, Tips of the Trade /by Mike5 Essential Outdoor Lighting Basics It’s easy to recognize good outdoor lighting when you see it. When the sun goes down, the house looks welcoming – there are no dark shadows, and entrances and the driveway are well-lit, secure and beautiful. You can create the same welcoming ambiance for your home with a good outdoor […]
Defining Elements of Spanish Style Design
/in Spanish Iron Lighting /by MikeInspiring Influences – Spanish Style Spanish-style interior & exterior designs are always very flavorful and vibrant and it’s no wonder we want to replicate the look in our homes. In order to do that you need to know the basics. It’s important to be familiar with the style and its defining characteristics so you get […]
SPANISH COLONIAL DESIGN INSPIRATION
/in Spanish Iron Lighting /by MikeSPANISH COLONIAL ARCHITECTURAL INFLUENCE If you remember any of your American history, the British had enormous political and cultural impact on the new world. British-inspired homes, for example, are so prevalent in the United States they’re just called Colonial. But another nation’s influence will be noticed throughout the country. Spanish Colonial homes were first built […]
Why Choose Custom Forged Iron Lighting?
/in Custom Iron Lighting /by Kim HarperFORGED IRON LIGHTING FIXTURES While there are tons of places that offer custom furniture and custom home decor, when it comes to choosing custom lighting for your home, that’s a different story. There probably aren’t many custom lighting companies that you can think of off the top of your head where you can pick and choose exactly […]
Custom Iron Lighting Design & Placement
/in Custom Iron Lighting /by Kim HarperIMPORTANCE 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 with few or low-cost fixtures because they […]
Spanish Inspired Custom Fine Iron Lighting
/in Spanish Iron Lighting /by Kim HarperModern Spanish Lighting Fixtures For 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 inspired aesthetic. Outdoor Lighting with a Spanish Appeal Not surprisingly, this charming setting comes to life […]
Ways to Create the Right Look in Your Home with Wrought Iron
/0 Comments/in Wrought Iron Chandeliers /by Kim HarperHere are some ways to bring it into your home to get the look you want.
How to Light An Entry Way: Design Tips and Tricks
/0 Comments/in Wrought Iron Chandeliers /by Kim HarperThough 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 […]
3 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wall Sconces
/0 Comments/in Custom Iron Lighting /by Kim HarperAccording 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 on the appearance of a room. From […]
3 Tips to Choose the Perfect Dining Room Chandelier
/0 Comments/in Wrought Iron Chandeliers /by Kim HarperWhen 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 bolstering the room’s brightness. However, with […]
Bright Ideas for Lighting A SMALL ROOM
/0 Comments/in Custom Iron Lighting /by Kim HarperWhen 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 with poor lighting is not only less adorable, […]
How to Make Your Light Fixtures Pull The Whole Room Together
/0 Comments/in Wrought Iron Chandeliers /by Kim HarperMany 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 most elegant […]