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Saving the environment has become a top priority these days on a governmental level as well as personally. Selecting natural materials for your home décor is one way you can contribute toward that global effort while also receiving health benefits and feel-good vibes. Choosing lighting made with natural materials such as rattan, bamboo, jute,...
You may have heard the term “Coastal Grandma” and wondered whether it applied to you. Believe it or not, there’s no minimum (or maximum) age to be a “coastal grandma” —but, just what is a coastal grandma? This curious term has its roots in Hollywood films, namely popular rom-coms starring Diane Keaton or Meryl...
Clear glass is classic, traditional, timeless, and expected — whether it forms panels on a lantern or protects the light source on a sconce or chandelier. Easy to manufacture affordably, clear glass on lighting fixtures is often the most popular choice for starter homes and multi-family communities. The downside: With clear glass, the light...
Chocolate chip cookies, meatballs, meatloaf — all of these are better when made by hand. You might not have thought about it before, but glass can be hand-made and, depending on the “recipe,” will yield beautiful results in lighting designs. When you see the Italian term “piastra glass” in a product description on LightsOnline,...
When we hear the word “temperature,” most people immediately think of our sense of touch and how something feels — warm, hot, or cold. Lighting, however, is different. “Color temperature” in lighting describes how the light “looks” and subsequently affects us on a psychological level. Light bulb manufacturer Bulbrite defines color temperature as a...
Matching outfits are cute on Instagram, but too much of the same makes your home look boring. If you didn’t inherit a “design” gene and have relied on buying different versions of the same style for every room in your home, help is here. Savoy House Essentials is a carefully curated selection of lighting...
The phrase “good things come in small packages” could easily apply to today’s assortment of ceiling fans that have been deliberately designed for small spaces such as laundry rooms, walk-in closets, breakfast nooks, condos, or any home with low (8- or 9-foot) ceilings. These types of ceiling fans are often described as “low-profile,” “flush...
For years, home builders would select outdoor lights in a bronze or flat black finish because the color was flattering on many different home styles. Just like the little black dress, outdoor lanterns in a bronze or black finish are classic, goes-with-everything choices. But, also just like in clothing fashion, changing out our home’s...
As we learn at a young age, water and electricity don’t play nice together. In fact, water is a conductor of electricity. This means “you can become electricity’s path to the ground if you are touching water that touches electricity,” warns the electric utility Edison International, adding, “It’s important to keep all electrical appliances...
For years, homeowners in coastal areas have experienced the disappointment of salt air corroding and pitting the finishes on their outdoor lanterns, detracting from the beauty of their homes. Some of the things we love about coastal areas, such as bright sun and briny air, can be detrimental to outdoor products. Color fading from...
