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  • Before and After: 10 Stunning Bathroom Remodels That Will Inspire You

    Whether you’re anticipating an upcoming bathroom remodel or simply brainstorming for a future day, this collection of bathroom remodels is sure to inspire! Below you’ll find bathrooms of all sizes, styles, and layouts. Some undergo a professional transformation while others are budget-friendly and DIY. Let the remodels begin! 1. Green to Pristine This bathroom remodel… [Continue Reading]

    Before and After: 10 Stunning Bathroom Remodels That Will Inspire You
  • 3 Things You Need to Know About Recessed Lighting

    Recessed lights can radically change the way your home looks and feels. Done right, they can bathe your space in soft light, highlight special features, and help you set the right mood. Done wrong, they turn your ceiling into a polka-dotted nightmare of harsh spotlights and awkward shadows. So, how do you get it right? … [Continue Reading]

    3 Things You Need to Know About Recessed Lighting
  • 5 Reasons Why Your Next Lighting Purchase Should Be from a Lighting Showroom

    Have you ever bought something online or from a big box store that ended up being a dud? It happens to the best of us! When you’re buying socks, it’s not a huge deal. But if you’re shopping for a light fixture to be the focal point of your living room, you shouldn’t leave it… [Continue Reading]

    5 Reasons Why Your Next Lighting Purchase Should Be from a Lighting Showroom
  • Lumens vs Watts: What’s the Difference?

    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.… [Continue Reading]

    Lumens vs Watts: What’s the Difference?
  • Choosing the Perfect Ceiling Fan

    When carefully chosen, a unique ceiling fan will add to your home’s beauty, value, and ultimately save you money. Whether you are shopping for your first fan or you’re updating an old-fashioned relic, the process can be enough to make anyone’s head spin. Fans should be functional as well as attractive, but it’s easy to… [Continue Reading]

    Choosing the Perfect Ceiling Fan

Chandeliers vs. Pendant Lights: What’s the Difference?

January 28, 2023

Chandeliers and pendant lights both make a statement in any space. Because they’re very similar, they are often confused for one another. While they both hang down from the ceiling, there are a few key differences you need to know that can help you choose what’s best for your home.   Chandelier A chandelier has a central body with multiple . . .

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3 Ways to Maximize Your Space

January 21, 2023

Less is more with a small space, especially when you use what you have and buy intentionally. If you’re looking to use your space better or just go more minimalist, versatility is key.  Not only is versatile design increasing in popularity (think tiny homes or vans converted to homes), it’s also better for the environment and your health. . . .

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 How Light Bulbs Changed the World

January 14, 2023

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 sewing with your daughters . . .

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How Light Bulbs Made the Industrial Revolution Possible

January 7, 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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Ceiling Fan Terminology Explained

December 31, 2022

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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5 Easy Steps to Create a Modern Minimalist Interior

December 24, 2022

With an intentional lack of furniture and decorations, minimalist design can sometimes come off as cold and uncomfortable. Over the past few years, as we’ve spent more time in our homes than ever before, the need for comfort in a home design has been made crystal clear. Today’s modern minimalism prioritizes simplicity with a decluttered and . . .

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How Many Blades Does Your Ceiling Fan Really Need?

December 16, 2022

Ceiling fans are great at providing comfort year-round. A good ceiling fan will help you save on energy costs by circulating the air in your home. In the summer they create a draft, making the room feel cooler. In cold weather, you can switch the fan’s direction to circulate warm air from central heating around the room.  Ceiling fans are so . . .

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7 Things You Should Know About Organic Modern Interior Design

December 9, 2022

Organic Modern - also called contemporary rustic or transitional rustic - is an interior design style that’s become very popular in the last year as people have fallen in and out of love with sleek minimalist and farmhouse chic interiors. Organic Modern interior design is a natural next step - it incorporates the best of the minimalist design . . .

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3 Things You Need to Know About Recessed Lighting

December 2, 2022

Recessed lights can radically change the way your home looks and feels. Done right, they can bathe your space in soft light, highlight special features, and help you set the right mood. Done wrong, they turn your ceiling into a polka-dotted nightmare of harsh spotlights and awkward shadows. So, how do you get it right?  We’ve put together three of . . .

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A Guide to Grandmillennial Design

November 25, 2022

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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