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  • 5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home Office

    More people are working from home than ever before! Because of this, having a dedicated home office space has moved to the top of the home improvements list for many homeowners seeking refuge from daily noises and distractions at home. (Who can focus in a kitchen with a 2-year-old belting “Let it Go” at the… [Continue Reading]

    5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home Office
  • From Dark to Dazzling: 6 Tips to Achieve the Best Basement on the Block

    If your basement is more of a second thought or storage dungeon than a cozy retreat, you’re not alone. Many homeowners face the challenge of turning this below-ground space into something welcoming, beautiful, and functional. In this post, we’ll shed light on the challenges you might face and offer some creative solutions to transform your… [Continue Reading]

    From Dark to Dazzling: 6 Tips to Achieve the Best Basement on the Block
  • A Guide to the Basic Types of Light and How to Use Them In Your Home

    Light is all around us, controls what we do and how our body runs. Yet, most people haven’t given much thought to the kinds of light that surround them. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of both as we explain how to use light to your advantage. Types of Light in Interior Design When… [Continue Reading]

    A Guide to the Basic Types of Light and How to Use Them In Your Home
  • Illuminating Comfort: Sensory-Friendly Lighting for Your Home

    Creating a warm and inviting home environment involves careful consideration of various elements, with lighting being a key player. Any interior designer worth their salt will tell you that using several light sources rather than one (also called Layered Lighting) is foundational to a good design in any space. This is especially important for homeowners… [Continue Reading]

    Illuminating Comfort: Sensory-Friendly Lighting for Your Home
  •  How Light Bulbs Changed the World

    Imagine waking up to the light of the sun in 1850. It’s summertime, around 6 am. You go downstairs, stoke the fire and get breakfast together as your children start to wake. Outside thunderhead clouds are heading towards you, darkening the land. Lighting a few lamps, you prepare for a quiet afternoon inside, knitting and… [Continue Reading]

     How Light Bulbs Changed the World

Bright Beginnings: Choosing the Right Lights for Your Baby’s Nursery

February 26, 2025

Welcoming a new baby into your family is an incredibly exciting and joyous occasion. Creating the perfect nursery—a sanctuary where your little one will grow, play, and slumber– is a fun and important part of preparing for your bundle of joy’s arrival! Once you’ve picked a theme you’ll need to decide on paint colors, shop for furniture, and choose . . .

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Embracing Nature: Illuminating Offices with Biophilic Design

February 19, 2025

Walking along the beach, hiking a mountain trail, perusing a park, floating a river. Whatever your favorite method, there’s just something about the way that spending time outside in nature can make a person feel more at ease and centered. But, in the hustle and bustle of modern office life, a harmonious connection with nature often takes a . . .

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· 2024, Styles & Trends

Brighten Up Your Outdoor Spaces: Exploring Light Bulb Color Temperatures

February 12, 2025

As the sun sets and the world dims, outdoor lighting takes center stage. Lighting is a powerful tool that can beautify and protect your most precious spaces - your yard and home exterior included! And one important thing to consider when illuminating your outdoor areas is the color temperature of your light bulbs. In this blog post, we'll talk . . .

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· 2024, Outdoor Lights

A Homeowners Guide to Standard Lighting Measurements and Guidelines

February 5, 2025

If you’re building, renovating, or just ready for a change in lighting, there’s nothing worse than spending hours researching and choosing a light fixture, only to get it home and find out that a measurement got missed somewhere along the way and it won’t work the way you wanted. Before you buy, read and bookmark this article for quick . . .

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Trending: Organic-Inspired Interiors – Bringing the Outdoors In

January 29, 2025

"What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives?" –E.M. Forster Imagine stepping into a home that feels like a sanctuary, where every corner echoes the beauty of the world outside. That's the magic of organic modern design. It's a canvas that celebrates the elegant simplicity found . . .

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Lampshade Basics: 7 Styles to Consider for Your Home

January 22, 2025

Lampshades may seem like a small detail in interior design, but they can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of a room. Whether it’s a table or floor lamp, or even a sconce or pendant, choosing the right shade is important. The shade you choose needs to do more than just complement your décor, its shape and opacity will play an important . . .

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· 2024

20 Stylish Ways to Incorporate Oversized Pendant Lighting in Your Home

January 15, 2025

In this post, we invite you to explore 20 eye-catching rooms, each featuring unique, oversized pendant lighting. Whether you're seeking inspiration for a home makeover or simply appreciate beautiful interior design, this photo collection will ignite your creativity and leave you ready to illuminate your own living spaces with incredible statement . . .

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· 2024, Styles & Trends

Scale and Proportion 101: How to Avoid 4 of the Most Common Mistakes and What to Do Instead

January 8, 2025

Have you ever stepped into a room and immediately sensed something felt weird… but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Without proper scale and proportion, a room’s design can crumble quickly, and leave it feeling… off. If you want to get it right, you need to learn how to balance the objects in your room with each other and the room . . .

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· 2024

7 Stunning Kitchens that Will Inspire You to Install Pendants Immediately

January 1, 2025

Pendants lights - not only do they make a great focal point, they also provide the perfect amount of light when the late-night ice cream cravings hit. From moody modern to rustic charm, pendant lights effortlessly fit into just about any interior style, making them a favorite choice for homeowners and designers alike. With a little inspiration, . . .

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· 2024, Kitchen Lighting

Top Interior Design Style to Follow in 2024

December 25, 2024

The only constant in life is change, and as we near the mid 2020s, it’s quite interesting to see the trends that have come and gone in the past 4 years. Subway tile? Bye! Shiplap? See ya! Signs with words? Live, Love, No Thanks! Interior design technology and trends move at a rapid pace these days, and with influencers and celebrities lending . . .

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  • Bright Beginnings: Choosing the Right Lights for Your Baby’s Nursery
  • Embracing Nature: Illuminating Offices with Biophilic Design
  • Brighten Up Your Outdoor Spaces: Exploring Light Bulb Color Temperatures
  • A Homeowners Guide to Standard Lighting Measurements and Guidelines
  • Trending: Organic-Inspired Interiors – Bringing the Outdoors In

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