Accent Lighting Light that aims at something. For example recessed lights that graze a wall or picture lighting. Ambient Lighting General overall lighting. Basic background lighting. Baffle Something that shields a light or directs it. Beam Spread The width of the light aiming out of a bulb. Contrast The difference between the color of something…
Chandeliers aren’t just for the dining room. Hanging a chandelier in a living room or great room is a great way to express your personal style. “You can have a big, bold chandelier in a small room if you choose the right one. An all-glass or thin-frame chandelier is striking without taking up a lot…
These Rustic style ceiling fans coordinate with your cabin style interior or add an instant rustic feeling to any home. Monte Carlo 52″ Great Lodge Rustic Ceiling Fan The Great Lodge Collection Create a Rustic Retreat in any Room Breathe deep. Imagine the fragrance of fresh pine. The look of rough hewn pine logs and…
Kichler Design Pro LED 12V Hardscape Deck, Step and Bench Landscape Lighting Discover LED like you’ve never seen it. Unique Hardscape LED light fixtures that are: Available in multiple Kelvin Temperature options; warm white 2700K, pure white 3000K and cool white 4200K Available in 1, 3, 6, and 9 LED fixtures Long-life LED light source…
Is your kitchen bright enough? “Many older kitchens aren’t bright enough after the sun goes down. The most pleasant kitchen lighting comes from several sources. Lighting designers classify kitchen lighting as either task lighting, general – or ambient lighting – lighting, or accent lighting. That doesn’t mean you need three different types of fixtures; many…
This is the time of year we all want to get organized. An organized desk is the first step to organized paperwork. Minimize Papers Don’t print it unless you need to. Go through the mail as it comes in and immediately toss or shred anything that does not need action. (Put the catalogs in the…
Kitchen with Tech Lighting Mini Melrose Pendants This contemporary kitchen uses a variety of lighting sources. Recessed Lighting is over the sink. The countertops are with undercabinet lighting. Over the island, two Tech Lighting Mini Melrose Pendants provide a focal point, while adding task lighting. The Bi-pin Lamps provide plenty of light while the Tahoe…
November 2014 Redbook has a great article in the Design School series. Make any room feel bigger Tiny space? No problem. Listen to this wisdom and you’ll swear that someone snuck in and added some serious square footage to your home. Opt for a dark accent wall-it will make that area recede and the room…
The 2014 Southern Living Idea House is Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina “In perfect tandem, architect Ken Pursley and interior designer Suzanne Kasler work together to write the next chapter of southern style. It’s lighter, fresher and more livable than ever before.” I love the whole house. The over-sized pendants make the dining room….
Don’t you just love this kitchen? This is from Elle Décor’s July/August 2014 issue. Past Master “He may be a furniture restorer to the stars, but in his own Brooklyn townhouse, Karl Kipfmueller opts for the worn and the faded “The kitchen cabinetry and stainless steel countertops are by Galesi Design, the pendant lights are…
