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  •  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
  • 5 Tips to Create the Dreamiest Porch

    The front porch is an often overlooked space which is, in our humble opinion, a shame. A cozy front porch is a perfect refuge from any inside chaos. It’s the first thing a guest sees and a private place for an intimate conversation with a close friend or family. Here are some tips to help… [Continue Reading]

    5 Tips to Create the Dreamiest Porch
  • Kitchen Light Fixtures 101

    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… [Continue Reading]

    Kitchen Light Fixtures 101
  • Does Your Rental Have Bad Lighting? – 5 Top Lighting Complaints (and Solutions) for Renters

    Renting an apartment or house is a great way to maintain flexibility and save up for future investments. But making the space your own can be challenging– especially if it’s a long-term rental. Many renters don’t feel that changing up their rental lighting is an option for them – but taking control of your lighting… [Continue Reading]

    Does Your Rental Have Bad Lighting? – 5 Top Lighting Complaints (and Solutions) for Renters
  • 7 Lighting Hacks to Boost Your Business

    Is your workspace working for you? Studies have demonstrated that the way you light your business affects everything from how customers perceive your brand to your mood and even employee productivity. Get lighting right and take your business to the next level! Here, we’ll cover seven lighting tricks to add that ‘it’ factor to your… [Continue Reading]

    7 Lighting Hacks to Boost Your Business

A Guide to Grandmillennial Design

May 25, 2023

Today's interior design trends are all about neutral color pallets and streamlined minimalist design. While some may love the simplicity, many millennials are tired of the muted, sparse interiors and are pushing back - resulting in the creation of a unique version of vintage interior design they’ve coined “Grandmillennial.” The term . . .

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· 2022, Decor & Home Accents

Design Trend Inspo: 70s Retro Lighting

May 18, 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

Kitchen Lighting Design: How to Get it Right

May 11, 2023

Kitchens are the heart of the home, and you need that heart to be well-lit. A poorly lit kitchen is a bad design at best and a safety hazard at worst. You handle knives and hot pans in the kitchen - that’s not something you should be doing in the dark! Creating a quality kitchen lighting layout requires strategic layering of different types of . . .

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· 2022, Kitchen Lighting

Nature-Inspired Lighting for Indoor Spaces

May 4, 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

9 Solutions for Your Dark Closet Problems

April 27, 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

How to Choose the Right Bathroom Vanity Lighting

April 20, 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

Lumens vs Watts: What’s the Difference?

April 13, 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

Eco-Friendly Interior Design: 5 Tips For a Sustainable and Stylish Home

April 6, 2023

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 up some of our . . .

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· 2022, Energy Efficient Lighting, Life & Style

Top Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

March 30, 2023

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 is that you’re . . .

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· 2022, Life & Style

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

March 23, 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

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