The May 2017 issue of Coastal Living carried the article Coastal Twenty 1997-2017 What’s Classic Now by Betsy Cribb and Ellen McGauley. In it they say; “The coast has its own elements of style – a library of looks woven through the homes that rise up from the shoreline. Here, we’ve celebrated 20 enduring design…
Bright Ideas: Professional Lighting Solutions for Your Home by Sharon McFarlane stresses the importance of Ambient Lighting. Commercial lighting designers use ambient lighting to create the right atmosphere. This books shows how these same techniques can be applied to your home. “Some lighting is capable of meeting both ambient and functional requirements. Uplighters and pendants…
Go Natural! Summer is the Season for Wicker, Rattan and other natural materials. The latest issue of House Beautiful July/August 2016 regular item The Best features Natural Wicker and Rattan. Not just for Summer, these natural materials can add a comfortable, casual style to your home year round. Check out these ideas! Natural Transitional Pendants…
All Eyes on the Lights “Pendants over the counter or island are a beautiful place for your eye to linger when you’re looking into the kitchen. They also act as a decoy, drawing your eye up and away from the clutter! Group three together – a large pendant adds balance and drama. Think of it…
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…
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…
Flex Track or Monorail Lighting Systems are a type of Track Lighting. A continuous rail conducts electricity from a single source. Pendants or fixtures may be attached anywhere along this track. There are a lot of choices in track, fixtures and pendants. Track lighting fixtures for standard track lighting and monorail are available in incandescent,…
I love the clear glass chandeliers I have been seeing lately! The February March 2014 Traditional Home magazine shows the beautiful home of Suzanne Kipp. I just LOVE the kitchen! “Enhanced by a pair of elegant crystal chandeliers, the all white kitchen exudes glamour.” Traditional Home February March 2014 Get the Look HGTV Magazine uses…
