By Clarissa Allison | October 23rd, 2015 On today’s blog, we highlight a project you can do yourself – installing an outdoor entryway light. Entry lighting is an essential addition to any home. Exterior entry lighting should enhance your home’s architecture, increase security and visibility by illuminating vital areas, and improve safety by acting… Read more
Festive Fall Lighting Ideas
By Clarissa Allison | October 16th, 2015 Many of us get excited to decorate for Halloween and Thanksgiving, but why should our homes miss out on the sheer delight and beauty of Fall colors for the rest of the season? If you love pumpkins, the warmth of gold and rust tones and ever-changing leaves, consider… Read more
The Problems With Light Pollution
By Clarissa Allison | August 14th, 2015 Look up at the sky tonight in your town. Odds are it will be almost completely devoid of stars. This is the product of light pollution and urbanization. Since human beings are used to dwelling in the sun’s light, we have essentially engineered the dark to surround ourselves… Read more
Get Creative with Art Nouveau Inspired Lighting
By Clarissa Allison | August 7th, 2015 The decorative forms of the Art Nouveau movement aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were. It’s hard to believe that just over a century ago, the graphic paintings and posters of Alphonse Mucha as well as the glass designs of René Jules Lalique were indicative of an international… Read more
DIY: Installing Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
By Clarissa Allison | July 10th, 2015 Low-voltage landscape lighting is a simple improvement that can make an enormous impact on the beauty and appearance of your home after dusk, as well as its safety and security. Installed along walkways, steps, and driveways, or directed up at trees, garden objects and walls, the typical low-voltage… Read more
5 Bedroom Lighting Looks To Steal Now
By Clarissa Allison | May 29th, 2015 We all need a little inspiration to reveal our true creativity. If you’ve tired of your boring bedroom’s look, here are five on-trend ideas on how to illuminate your dream bedroom getaway brilliantly. 1. Unexpected objects in the same color family. At first thought, using lamps that are… Read more
All About: Dimmer Switches – Setting The Mood
By Clarissa Allison | May 8th, 2015 Dimmer switches may not be the first item on your list when you conjure dreams of remodeling and decorating your home or business. Yet lighting is ever-present and it’s atmosphere and usefulness are important as it dictates what you can and cannot do, affects your mood and can… Read more
Go Green with LED Lighting
By Clarissa Allison | May 1st, 2015 LED lighting has made a colossal impact since it was first introduced to the market in 1962. What used to be simply white or blue dim light output is now available in most spectrums of the color temperature as well as high output light. LED fixtures can… Read more
Pond and Water Garden Lighting for Beginners
By Clarissa Allison | April 24th, 2015 If you are looking for a place to escape from life’s every day hustle and bustle, lighting your backyard pond or water garden can transform the setting into your own personal storybook retreat or exotic getaway. Consider the Possibilities A primary consideration to begin with involves your existing… Read more
Illuminate Your World From a New Angle With In Floor Lighting
By Arie Louie | April 10th, 2015 When it comes to lighting, we are used to lighting that shines from above, like the sun or the moon and many artificial light sources that mostly are used from the ceiling or poles. In my early career as a lighting director for movies and television we used… Read more
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