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The proper amount and quality of light in your home office can make a real difference in your energy, productivity and efficiency. Often, a few small lighting adjustments can make a big difference. Here are some suggestions to help you get started: 1. Let in the Natural Light There's a reason why large corporate buildings and high-end office spaces often have tons of windows. Natural light makes...
Few things are more synonymous with the holiday season than festive lighting. Celebrate this merry time of year with decorative string lights. Here are some creative ideas to add some cheer to your home: 1. Decorate Your Shrubs, Trees and Other Greenery A strand or two of colorful lights is an easy way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your landscape. Consider using strands with large,...
Follow These Tips to Get the Best Interior Lighting for Cozy Winter Night
There are many easy ways that you can achieve the best interior lighting for winter nights while sticking to your home’s budget. Consider installing these three types of lighting throughout your house to create a cozy atmosphere: Best 3 Types of Interior Lighting for Winter Nights Accent Lighting Accent lights will provide visibility while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. This type of light...
Use These Lighting Tips to Achieve the Perfect Vanity Lighting
One of the best ways to enhance the beauty and functionality of your bathroom is with the strategic placement of lighting, including the vanity, where the right amount, quality and location are critical to your daily routine. Here are some tips to help you choose the right vanity lighting for your master bathroom: Bathroom Vanity Lighting Types Task lighting focuses on a specific area of...
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Lighting sets the mood of every room in your house. Achieving the perfect amount of light, however, can be tricky. That’s why many homeowners choose to work with a lighting designer. Here are some reasons to consider doing so: 5 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Lighting Designer 1. A professional lighting designer knows how to read and interpret the “Lighting Facts” label on bulbs. Similar to the...
Light the Front of Your Home With These Tips
As summer comes to a close, the days are getting shorter. But, that doesn't mean that our busy lives stop at sundown! Updating your exterior lighting can make spending evenings outside more pleasant while giving more visibility around your home after dark. Here's what you need to know about lighting up your outside spaces: 1. Path Lighting Whether you're illuminating a humble driveway, so you can...
Enjoy Your Patio by Following These Tips
One of the best parts about summer is how much longer the daylight lingers. Even now, at the height of July, you can feel warm summer rays at 7 pm and see the soft colors of sunset well past 8 in Las Vegas. These later evenings mean residents are taking greater advantage of their outdoor spaces. But you don’t have to stop enjoying the outdoors when the sun goes down. The key to getting the most...
The dining room is a place for meals and entertaining guests. To create an inviting atmosphere, you need to consider not only the furnishings, but the lighting as well. For the best lighting in any situation, it is important to incorporate layers that work together. Lighting Needed to Achieve the Perfect Dining Space Task Lighting Many of us use the dining room table to perform various tasks,...