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How Lighting Affects Your Health

April 3, 2024

How to Improve Your Sleep by Improving Your Lights Sleep has massive importance on your ability to perform at your best every day, but it’s one of the most overlooked aspects of health. If you’ve ever spent the night caring for an infant every hour or finishing a paper in the wee hours of the morning, you’ve experienced firsthand the effects of . . .

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· 2023, Healthy Lighting, Life & Style, Lighting Types, Sleep, Wellness & Safety

Top Tips to Lighting Every Room of Your Home

February 21, 2024

Many homeowners fall into the trap of relying on paint and mirrors to lighten up a room. While these are tricks that work, they’re just bandaid fixes that ultimately limit your design options. One of the best ways to make your house a home is to have great lighting in each room. And just as every room has a different function, and they all have . . .

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· 2023, Bathroom Lights, Bedroom Lighting, Buying Guides, Ceilings Lights, Dining Room, General Lighting Tips, Kitchen Lighting, Light Bulbs, Lighting Types, Outdoor Lights, Styles and Trends, Wellness & Safety

Home Lighting and Interior Design 101: Top Interior Design Tips From The Lighting Experts

October 25, 2023

Have you ever walked through your home and wondered, “why did my stuff look cuter online/in-store?” If you have, there’s a decent chance the problem is your home lighting. Product images and store displays always have excellent lighting, showing you the best possible version of their decor, paint samples, art, and furniture.  But if you buy that . . .

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· 2023, Accent Lighting, Bathroom Lights, Bedroom Lighting, Buying Guides, General Lighting Tips, Kitchen Lighting, Light Bulbs, Lighting Types, Styles and Trends

Kitchen Light Fixtures 101

July 25, 2023

Whether you’re building or renovating, understanding your lighting options and making smart choices will completely transform the way your kitchen looks and feels. Keep in mind - your kitchen will look best with multiple types of lighting! One light overhead just won’t do the room justice - and it probably won’t give off enough light to cook . . .

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· 2023, Accent Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Lights, Chandeliers, Kitchen Lighting, Lighting Types, Recessed Lighting, Styles & Trends, Styles and Trends

Lumens vs Watts: What’s the Difference?

May 9, 2023

Light bulbs have been lighting up our world for over a hundred years, but do we really understand how they work? When you go to the store to buy a replacement bulb, the box labels are filled with numbers and industry terms that can leave you wondering how to know which bulb you actually need. Fortunately, understanding the difference between . . .

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· 2022, Energy, Energy Efficient Lighting, General Lighting Tips, Informational, Light Bulbs, Lighting Types

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