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There are lots of different ways to illuminate your great outdoors! You can use outdoor wall lights by a door, hang outdoor pendants or chandeliers, light the way home with path lights, announce your home with post lights—or do some or even all of those things. Are you asking yourself “how big should my...
Wall sconces are brilliantly helpful little fixtures that can be used in so many different rooms of your home. Because they shine light around face level, they are awesome at adding extra touches of light for when overhead ambient lights don’t quite do the job. Our guide to wall sconce sizing is designed to...
If you’re thinking about adding or updating ceiling fans in your home, you’re making a great choice! Ceiling fans help you stay cool in summer and warm in winter – plus, you’ll save money on your energy bills all year long. It’s important to make sure you get the right size ceiling fan. One...
The humble, hard-working bathroom plays host to many things: the start of your day, the end of your day, makeup application, outfit checking, minor first aid – and a space that does so much deserves great, correctly-sized lighting. There are 2 different ways to light a bathroom vanity, so we’ll show you how to...
Thinking of perking up your space with a pendant or two (or more)? Before you buy, it’s important that you know what size pendant you’ll need to get! Knowing what you need before you buy ensures that your pendants will perfectly fit your room and reduces the chances of you needing to return your...
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...
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...
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...
