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Nowadays, a lot of the decorating rules we grew up with have been tossed aside in favor of design freedom and the feeling that anything goes. When it comes to hanging lighting fixtures, however, some recommendations shouldn’t be ignored. Most homes built 30 or more years ago, especially in older cities and neighborhoods, have...
One of the most important things to consider when you’re thinking about buying lights or ceiling fans is the size. It’s especially important when you’re buying online, where you can’t see the fixtures in a space beforehand to understand the dimensions. You don’t want to buy a fixture that’s too small and looks really...
Adding new lamps to your home is a super easy way to make a big style impact! That’s why it’s really important to make sure you pick out the right size for a lamp. One that’s too small won’t work well and one that’s too big will overpower the room—plus, wrongly-sized lamps will need...
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...
