All trends tend to circle around, and gold hardware and accents are back! They’ve become a popular way to warm the icy color palettes of the last decade. A few small replacements are all you need to totally transform the ambiance of a room. If you leaned hard into silver-grays as a way to get […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Update Your Dining Room to Be Both Luxurious and Modern
26
Sep
Sep
Dining rooms have to adapt to multiple occasions to survive today’s home renovations. Being a singular, formal place to have a meal together is no longer enough to keep the dining room safe from being turned into a home office. Gathering together and enjoying each other’s company is more important than ever, so it isn’t […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Don’t Let The Dark Get You Down: Upgrading Your Lighting for Winter
29
Sep
Sep
With daylight’s savings plunging us into darkness once again, you may be wondering how to beat the winter blues that comes with it. One of the simplest ways to do it is to combat shorter, darker days and the lack of sunlight by upgrading your lighting fixtures. What kind of lighting should you look for? […]
08
May
May
A well-lit room is a well-loved room. Layered lighting can turn any dark and dreary room into one with a bright and welcoming atmosphere, and no room needs that more than the one where you get ready every day: the bathroom. Adequate lighting is important for all the little tasks you do in the bathroom […]
Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting, Outdoor Living
Chandeliers For Every Room: Using Classic Lighting Fixtures Elevate Your Decor
29
Oct
Oct
Lighting design has come a long way since the invention of the light bulb, but while these days it’s possible to find lighting fixtures in almost any shape or size, sometimes sticking with the classics is the best way to make a statement. Crystal chandeliers with old-fashioned, candle-style bulbs have their own iconic charm, and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting, Uncategorized
Cozy Lighting for the Perfect Reading Nook
01
Dec
Dec
It’s the time of year where nature motivates you to stay inside and curl up with a good book or twenty until the ground stops being coated in ice. This is where a good reading nook comes in, a secluded space all your own that is comfy, filled with books on your to-read list, and well […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Lighting
Layered Kitchen Lighting: How Doubling Down On Your Lighting Fixtures Can Make A Big Difference
09
Apr
Apr
The difference between a kitchen that looks good and a kitchen that looks great isn’t how you decorate the space, it’s how you light it. Even the best designed kitchens feel lackluster with inadequate lighting. But a few stylish, well-placed lights can make even an ordinary kitchen come alive. And, of course, good lighting plays […]
03
Dec
Dec
Lighting is rarely a top priority when designing a home office. After all, there’s a long list of expenses and considerations that have to come first, from furniture to electronics to simple connectivity. But good lighting is one of the few ways that you can make a home office feel more like home than the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting
Top Trends: Modern Rustic And Reclaimed Chandeliers For A Contemporary Restoration Style
08
Sep
Sep
Chandeliers are the go-to lighting fixtures for large spaces. They’re the only type of light that’s big enough to stand up to a very high ceiling and hefty enough to hold its own in a spacious room. That said, the word “chandelier” often conjures images of very traditional fixtures – ones made of elegantly wrought, […]
20
Jul
Jul
Crystal chandeliers are essentially the gold standard of home lighting fixtures. They’re traditional, beautiful, elegant… and expensive. Genuine leaded glass crystals are often made by hand using proprietary chemical formulas and time-tested artisan techniques, which makes for an heirloom quality piece, but not one that’s ideal for a smaller budget or even a smaller home. […]