We all make mistakes - sometimes without even knowing it. If your home’s feeling dated and you don’t know why, these fixes will help you to bring your home out of the past. Mistake #1: All grey interiors Once the height of interior fashion, all grey interiors have fallen in popularity. Now, they’re more often seen as devoid of personality and . . .
Archives for April 2024
Lighting Solutions for Open Floor Plans: 5 Essential Steps
In the world of interior design, open floor plans have become the standard of modern living. Open plans blend living, dining, and kitchen areas into a (hopefully) seamless and cohesive space that provides many options for functionality and creativity. The airiness in an open plan creates an atmosphere that’s hard to beat. But it’s this same . . .
What is CFM? Ceiling Fan Acronyms Demystified
If you’ve ever shopped for ceiling fans, more than likely you’ve run across a new few terms and acronyms. Don’t fall into the trap of ignoring the specs and shopping for looks alone - CFM is an important term to understand before you decide on your next ceiling fan. What is CFM? CFM stands for Cubic Feet per Minute, which is a measurement that . . .
Kitchen Inspiration: 7 Stunning Spaces Worth Copying in Your Home
Beyond its functional role in cooking and entertaining, the kitchen is where memories are made and lasting bonds are created. If you find yourself glancing at your kitchen and sensing it needs a refresh, you're not alone! Getting started can seem like a daunting task to undertake, but with some inspiration from these curated spaces and expert . . .
Elevate Your Home: Embracing the Latest Interior Design Trends
In the fast-evolving world of interior design, staying up-to-date with the latest trends can feel like a full-time job. It can be hard to tell which trends are here to stay, and which ones will be gone by next month. Here are seven long-lasting trends that have been making waves in the world of home interiors. 1. Sustainable Design: A Green . . .
Garage Lighting: A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome, homeowners, to a guide that sheds light on an often overlooked yet crucial aspect of your home – garage lighting. Whether you use your garage for storage, as a workspace, or simply to park your vehicle, proper lighting can transform it into a safer, more functional space. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of thoughtful garage . . .
Brighten Up Your Outdoor Spaces: Exploring Light Bulb Color Temperatures
As the sun sets and the world dims, outdoor lighting takes center stage. Lighting is a powerful tool that can beautify and protect your most precious spaces - your yard and home exterior included! And one important thing to consider when illuminating your outdoor areas is the color temperature of your light bulbs. In this blog post, we'll talk . . .
Unhealthy Light May be the Reason Why Your Kids Aren’t Sleeping
Putting your kids to bed is a battle, to begin with, but ensuring that they’re actually sleeping after you’ve tucked them in, raises just another problem to face. Well, what if we told you there are some contributing factors to why your child won’t sleep (other than the fact they’re just a normal kid who shows bedtime resistance)? What if we . . .
5 Styles of Exterior Lighting to Try in 2024
Exterior lighting serves as much a practical purpose as an aesthetic one. It lights the way after nightfall and even deterring criminal activity. And style-wise, outdoor lighting has come a long way! If you’ve hesitated to upgrade your lighting because you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got a few recommendations for beautiful, functional . . .
Improve Your Focus at Work with Light
It‘s no secret that there are a number of factors can affect your focus at work: from loud office banter to the slight humming of a computer. However, even after addressing the most common distractions, you may still find that your productivity at work is not where it should be. This may be because you’ve completely ignored one of the most . . .