Pendant 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 […]
Mission-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 […]
Gothic 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 […]
Wrought 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 […]
Proper 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 […]
Wine 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 […]
How 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 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 […]
How 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 […]
THE 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 […]
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 […]
All About Pendant Lights for Kitchen Islands
/in Custom Iron Lighting, Iron Lighting Fixtures /by IlluminariesPendant 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 Fixtures /by IlluminariesMission-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 Fixtures /by IlluminariesGothic 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 Fixtures /by Guillermo OrtizWrought 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 Lighting /by Kim HarperProper 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 Fixtures /by Kim HarperWine 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 Fixtures /by Kim HarperHow 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 Trade /by Kim HarperLIGHTING 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 Showcase /by Kim HarperLayered Lighting Basics
/in Tips of the Trade /by Kim HarperHow 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 Fixtures /by Kim HarperTHE 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 […]
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/in Project Showcase, Custom Iron Lighting /by Kim HarperMediterranean vs Spanish Style Homes
/in Spanish Iron Lighting /by Kim HarperDifferences 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 […]