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  • Trending: Organic-Inspired Interiors – Bringing the Outdoors In

    “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… [Continue Reading]

    Trending: Organic-Inspired Interiors – Bringing the Outdoors In
  • 9 Solutions for Your Dark Closet Problems

    Did you know that a quality walk-in closet is in the top five sought-after features in homebuyers? An inviting walk-in includes a clean space with plenty of light and storage. Lighting is a powerful design element, and it’s especially important in small spaces. Average closets typically have one light source in the middle of the… [Continue Reading]

    9 Solutions for Your Dark Closet Problems
  • Create a Balanced Home with Warm Light

    Did you know that the color of the lights in your home has an affect on your health? Both your sleep and your mental health can be influenced by the type of light you’re exposed to during the day, and it’s about more than just the lightbulbs in your bedside lamp. In 2020, people spent… [Continue Reading]

    Create a Balanced Home with Warm Light
  • These 30 Mistakes Make Your Home Look Dated – And How to Fix Them

    We all make mistakes – sometimes without even knowing it. If your home’s feeling dated and you don’t know why, these fixes will help you to bring your home out of the past. Mistake #1: All grey interiors Once the height of interior fashion, all grey interiors have fallen in popularity. Now, they’re more often… [Continue Reading]

    These 30 Mistakes Make Your Home Look Dated – And How to Fix Them
  • Top Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

    Household accidents cost time, money, and suffering. From burns to falls, break-ins to credit fraud, it can feel overwhelming to protect your home and family.  In this article, we’ll cover some top tips to keep your home and family safe. In this article, we’ll cover some top tips to prevent household accidents. The good news… [Continue Reading]

    Top Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

Homeowner’s Guide to Backyard Lighting

June 13, 2023

Whether it’s a quiet family dinner or a formal party, the backyard can be a perfect hosting space. Kids have room to run around, hosts can invite more people, and no one has to vacuum at the end of the night. But when the sun starts to set - you'll want to have thought ahead about how you can keep the party going without having to move . . .

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· 2022, Outdoor Lights

Nature-Inspired Lighting for Indoor Spaces

June 6, 2023

Eco-friendly. Plant-inspired. Natural colors. These well-loved decor trends are giving homes across the world a breath of fresh air by inviting the outside in. Whether you take care of an army of plant babies or, if your green thumb skipped a generation, you prefer to use nature-inspired shapes, colors, and materials in your design, you’re sure to . . .

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· 2022, Styles & Trends

How to Choose Timeless Light Fixtures in 6 Easy Steps

May 30, 2023

Fads come and go. And while there’s nothing wrong with jumping on an interior design trend you love, we all do it knowing that it won’t be in style forever. Timeless design styles are so named because they don’t look “stuck in a time” - making them excellent choices for spaces you don’t want to redecorate every few months. With that said, making . . .

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· 2022, How to, Styles & Trends

3 Things You Need to Know About Recessed Lighting

May 23, 2023

Recessed lights can radically change the way your home looks and feels. Done right, they can bathe your space in soft light, highlight special features, and help you set the right mood. Done wrong, they turn your ceiling into a polka-dotted nightmare of harsh spotlights and awkward shadows. So, how do you get it right?  We’ve put together three of . . .

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· 2022, Recessed Lighting

How to Choose the Right Recessed Lights for Your Home : An In-Depth Homeowners Guide

May 16, 2023

Recessed lights go by many names, such as downlights, pot lights, can lights, and puck lights. No matter the name, they all refer to light fixtures that are installed inside (recessed into) your ceiling. They shine light into the room without hanging down into the space like a chandelier or a flush mount fixture.  There’s a lot to know about . . .

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· 2022, How to, Informational, Recessed Lighting

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

Design Trend Inspo: 70s Retro Lighting

May 2, 2023

The bold prints, color pops, and unique shapes of the 70s are here again, and we can’t get enough! Modern takes on 70s design may be a little less harsh, but they still have plenty of the iconic warm colors, funky fixtures, and unexpected choices. If you’re looking for fun ways to inject a little bit of personality into your home’s design, look no . . .

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· 2022, Styles & Trends, Styles and Trends

3 Ways to Maximize Your Space

April 25, 2023

Less is more with a small space, especially when you use what you have and buy intentionally. If you’re looking to use your space better or just go more minimalist, versatility is key.  Not only is versatile design increasing in popularity (think tiny homes or vans converted to homes), it’s also better for the environment and your health. . . .

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· 2022, How to, Life & Style, Tips and Tricks

5 Easy Steps to Create a Modern Minimalist Interior

April 18, 2023

With an intentional lack of furniture and decorations, minimalist design can sometimes come off as cold and uncomfortable. Over the past few years, as we’ve spent more time in our homes than ever before, the need for comfort in a home design has been made crystal clear. Today’s modern minimalism prioritizes simplicity with a decluttered and . . .

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· 2022, Decor & Home Accents, Life & Style, Styles & Trends, Styles and Trends

 How Light Bulbs Changed the World

April 11, 2023

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 sewing with your daughters . . .

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  • Bright Beginnings: Choosing the Right Lights for Your Baby’s Nursery
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  • A Homeowners Guide to Standard Lighting Measurements and Guidelines
  • Trending: Organic-Inspired Interiors – Bringing the Outdoors In

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