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  • How to Choose a Timeless Light Fixture

      As experts in the lighting industry, we often get asked by homeowners how to choose light fixtures that will look great in their home today and continue to look stylish and relevant for years to come. After all, a light fixture is not just a functional element in a room, but it’s also an… [Continue Reading]

    How to Choose a Timeless Light Fixture
  • Bright Beginnings: Choosing the Right Lights for Your Baby’s Nursery

    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… [Continue Reading]

    Bright Beginnings: Choosing the Right Lights for Your Baby’s Nursery
  • Eco-Friendly Interior Design: 5 Tips For a Sustainable and Stylish Home

    There are many advantages to making your space more eco-friendly. By reducing your home’s carbon footprint, you can save money and even improve your home’s air quality. The trick is doing it without compromising on style. If you’re struggling to find sustainable yet stylish swaps for your space, look no further! Below we have rounded… [Continue Reading]

    Eco-Friendly Interior Design: 5 Tips For a Sustainable and Stylish Home
  • Lampshade Basics: 7 Styles to Consider for Your Home

    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… [Continue Reading]

    Lampshade Basics: 7 Styles to Consider for Your Home
  • Your Bathroom Lighting May Be Ruining Your Look- Here’s How You Can Fix It

    Picture this: You wake up early on a workday (a feat to be proud of). You don’t necessarily have to, but you’ve got the time, so you decide to spend some of that extra time on your makeup. After one last quick check in the mirror, you head out the door, feeling yourself and the… [Continue Reading]

    Your Bathroom Lighting May Be Ruining Your Look- Here’s How You Can Fix It

9 Solutions for Your Dark Closet Problems

April 4, 2023

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 ceiling. Closets . . .

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· 2022, Bedroom Lighting

Ceiling Fan Terminology Explained

March 28, 2023

A Helpful Glossary of Common Ceiling Fan Terms If you’re shopping for ceiling fans and it’s starting to feel like the descriptions are written in code, don’t worry! We’re here to solve the mystery with a list of basic terms you’ll need to know when looking for the right ceiling fan. Ceiling Fan Types Ceiling fans are most often categorized by . . .

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· 2022, Buying Guides, Ceiling Fans, Informational

How to Choose the Right Bathroom Vanity Lighting

March 21, 2023

When done right, your bathroom lighting should be able to take you from a bright morning routine to an evening spa break to a midnight trip to the restroom without feeling too over or underpowered in any scenario. Most builder-grade vanity lights just don’t cut it. They’re often too high, too bright or dim, and don’t really add much to the design . . .

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· 2022, Bathroom, Bathroom Lights

Gorgeous Nature-Inspired Rooms You’ll Want to Escape To Immediately

March 14, 2023

When you’re designing your house, finding inspiration is key. Taking a step outside can give you a fresh perspective - there’s no better inspiration than mother nature herself!  No matter what space you’re working on, drawing from the beauty of nature will make your home feel like paradise. The combination of earth tones and natural materials in . . .

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· 2023, Bathroom Lights, Bedroom Lighting, Buying Guides, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Lights, Chandeliers, Kitchen Lighting, Styles and Trends, Wellness & Safety

How Light Bulbs Made the Industrial Revolution Possible

March 14, 2023

The Industrial Revolution was marked by invention, early machinery, and mass production. Likewise, modern methods of supplying fuel, preserving food, producing clothes, and providing health care began with the Industrial Revolution. And a crucial common factor across the modernization of these industries?  Light bulbs. Let's set the stage. As the . . .

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· 2022

Smart Lighting 101: 5 Top Tools to Upgrade Your Smart Home

March 14, 2023

Everyone talks about “smart homes,” but what does that really mean? While smart assistants are often the foundation of any smart home, they aren’t truly smart on their own. Smart lighting is another essential element of your smart home. It includes a wide range of electrical products that use software to interface with your smart hub to give you . . .

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· 2023, Bulbs, Buying Guides, LED, LED Lights, Light Bulbs, Smart Lights, Styles & Trends, Styles and Trends

2023 Interior Design Trend: Creating a Cozy House that Feels Like Home

March 12, 2023

It’s 2023 and this is your wake-up call! Your home needs you - it’s ready for a refresh! This year, we’re all looking for a respite from the stress that always seems to work its way in. Designing a comfortable home will make you feel the extra happiness and productivity you’ve been in desperate need of. These 3 expert tips will make your home a . . .

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· 2023, Styles & Trends

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