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  • Light Bulbs Explained: How to Choose the Right Bulb Every Time

    Though our homes may differ in paint schemes, furniture layouts, and decor, we have at least one thing in common: the lights in our homes influence all of that! The kind of bulbs we use can change the brightness, hue, and aesthetic of any room. Light bulbs affect energy efficiency at home and at work,… [Continue Reading]

    Light Bulbs Explained:  How to Choose the Right Bulb Every Time
  • Living Room Lighting and Interior Design: A Style Guide

    When your living room needs an update, it’s easy to look to the obvious like replacing your couch or painting your walls. While these things are definitely important, don’t make the mistake of skipping one of the most crucial design elements in a space – your lighting!  Lighting can completely change the way a room… [Continue Reading]

    Living Room Lighting and Interior Design: A Style Guide
  • 3 Light Bulb Mistakes Everyone Makes And How To Avoid Them

    Using the wrong light bulb can really make your space feel all wrong. If your room feels dark and dingy or, the opposite, harsh and cold, your light bulb may be the culprit.  Before you buy another bulb, make sure you’re not making one of these common mistakes in your home! Light Bulb Mistake #1… [Continue Reading]

    3 Light Bulb Mistakes Everyone Makes And How To Avoid Them
  • Top Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

    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… [Continue Reading]

    Top Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe
  • 7 Ways to Transform Your Bathroom

    Your living room shouldn’t be the only room in your home that showcases your style – it’s time to show your bathroom a little love too! Wondering how to get started? Here are 7 tips, and plenty of inspiring examples, to show you how you can transform your bathroom into a space that you can… [Continue Reading]

    7 Ways to Transform Your Bathroom

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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