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For over 200 years, lanterns have illuminated the exteriors of homes with an instantly recognizable look: a square shape with glass panels. “Traditional lanterns” dominated the outdoor residential lighting category for centuries, but not everyone has a traditional-style home. Since the 1950s, more midcentury, modern and contemporary homes have become fashionable, yet the selection...
Guests never approach your home from the back, which means the appearance of your front entry will make a lasting first impression. We get so used to seeing the front of our homes every day that we actually stop “seeing” what it looks like to others. The untrimmed shrubs, chipped paint on the stairs...
Do you know why everyone looks great sitting around a campfire or a candlelit dinner? The warm glow that flatters every skintone is the result of great lighting in the proper color temperature. Sound too complicated to accomplish at home? It’s actually quite simple — and the results will be worth it. Creating a...
Summer is finally here — and that means a greater emphasis on casual entertaining outdoors since the weather is warmer and dusk lasts longer. Creating a relaxing environment that encourages guests to linger requires good lighting, and fortunately there are a lot of affordable lighting products on the market that will greatly enhance the...
You’ve spent a lot of time, thought, and energy making your yard beautiful, but no one can see all that hard work at night — unless you apply a little lighting magic to your landscape and gardens. The summer and fall months are the perfect time to spend evenings outdoors as a family or...
There are several reasons why your front yard will benefit from a little extra oomph this year. The front yard is the first impression people have of where you live and your decorating style — and, like it or not, that first look is a lasting one. Second, with new construction and remodeling at...
Ready to spruce up your outdoor living space for the summer? Here are some important things to consider. Wet vs. Damp Location Yes, water and electricity can mix when you choose the properly protected lighting fixtures for the outdoors — all you have to do is check the label or product description. There are...
Don’t have the budget to update your lighting fixtures? No problem. You can give any room a visual lift – plus save on energy bills – by upgrading your light bulbs. If you have visible light bulbs on your chandeliers, pendants, or sconces, you can improve and refresh the aesthetics of your lighting fixtures...
Congratulations on your home purchase! Whether you bought a brand new or existing home, it’s an exciting chapter in your life to have a new residence. Making each living space look its best is the goal, but often those lighting allowances from the builder are significantly smaller when compared to those for appliances, countertops,...
With the Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates at record lows until 2023 to aid economic recovery, many Americans are putting their homes on the market and looking to trade up. While the supply shortage makes it tempting to sell your home “as is,” making your residence more attractive will allow you to...
