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Are you thinking of buying a new chandelier? Then it’s important for you to know the measurements of the space where you’re planning to use it! Keeping everything in proportion is crucial because a too-small chandelier will look puny in your room while a too-big chandelier will totally overwhelm the room. Plus, if you...
Looking to buy a crystal chandelier or any other light fixture that uses crystals? Do you already own crystal lighting? Either way, this guide to chandelier crystals will tell you everything you need to know about those pretty little sparklers—including, perhaps most importantly, how to clean them so they keep looking their best. Chandelier...
We are here to reassure you that it’s totally okay to use mixed metals lighting and décor. Don’t be afraid! Don’t feel like you’re breaking a rule! Mixing metals looks terrific and gives your home personality. It creates a balanced, refined look and showcases the unique style that can only come from you. When...
Create a beautiful first impression outside your home with outdoor lights. Available in more styles and types than ever before, no matter what style you like, you’re going to find outdoor lights that are perfect for your needs and wants. Our complete outdoor lighting guide is a must-read before you embark on a lighting...
Are you going to have guests coming over during the holiday season? Have you thought about the way they will see your home? Here are 10 things to do before the holidays. 1. The Front Porch 2. The Dining Room Chandelier 3. The Foyer 4. The Kitchen 5. The Guest Bathroom 6. The Guest...
Task lighting is another important layer of indoor lighting, but it’s important to illuminate your spaces to fit what you do because everyone’s task lighting needs are different. Make a note of what you do in the spaces you need to light. Do you need more light in kitchen prep areas? Do you have...
While LED lights themselves do not produce any heat, as a category they represent one of the hottest new trends in residential and commercial lighting! LED lights might have more in common with your TV than with the other light bulbs you have. That’s because LEDs are semiconductor devices that can produce directed light in an...
Ambient lighting, sometimes also known as general lighting, is the main source of lighting in a room and is extremely important in indoor lighting design. It should not be the only source of illumination in a space, but people sometimes stop and declare the job done after putting in an ambient light source. That’s...
Fluorescent lighting is not a new technology. However, the fluorescent choices available today are far different than what was available even five years ago. Much of this advancement has come in the area of compact fluorescent lights, which are more commonly referred to as CFLs. How Fluorescent Lights Work Fluorescent lighting is produced when an...
Pendants are among the most popular and most widely-varied styles of lighting. They’re also broadly defined, so many lights can fit under the pendant umbrella. The word pendant refers to any hanging lighting fixture that is mounted on a chain, stem, cable or wire. Pendants are very useful because they can either aim directed lighting...
