By Clarissa Allison | November 18th, 2016 The light-emitting diode (LED) is THE premier energy-efficient and ever-evolving lighting technology. This is because well made LED light bulbs have a longer life, are sturdier and emit a better quality of light than the sources of old. Read on for 3 reasons LED lighting is so special,… Read more
6 Common Lighting Mistakes To Avoid
By Clarissa Allison | November 11th, 2016 1. Using only one source of light Layering light at different heights is key to a balanced lighting scheme. To do this, mix a variety of overhead or ambient lighting, along with floor or table lamps. A pool of warm light can draw people in and create… Read more
Choosing The Right Floor Lamps For Your Home
By Clarissa Allison | November 4th, 2016 Without the correct lighting, no space is truly complete. Each room needs a combination of general lighting, task lighting and decorative lighting to set a pace and provide the right functionality. For this reason, table and floor lamps are especially important. A piece of furniture like a floor lamp… Read more
Install a Bathroom Light Yourself
A Brand New Light By Clarissa Allison | October 28th, 2016 Too many bathrooms still sport the ubiquitous and dated 1980’s Hollywood lights, and yet no one really likes them! If you are ready to tackle a DIY home remodeling project, upgrading your bathroom lighting for functionality, beauty and safety, is a great place to… Read more
Cool Lighting Design Tricks
By Clarissa Allison | October 21, 2016 “We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own – Ben Sweetland” Architects and designers balance three important types of light to achieve the desired effect for a space: task, ambient and accent lighting. Most inventive lighting concepts use a combination of all three.… Read more
5 Light Fixtures With Wood Details
By Clarissa Allison | October 14th, 2016 Home decor that incorporates elements of nature brings texture and color into your environment while at the same time providing a sense of airy lightness to your space. This contemporary trend extends to the lighting fixtures in your home. Sleek, simple, and classic, the clean lines of wood… Read more
Choosing The Right Solar Lights
By Clarissa Allison | September 30th, 2016 Now that it’s Autumn and our days are becoming increasingly shorter, you may be thinking about how you can upgrade your garden and landscape areas with the least amount of hassle possible. One challenge with line-voltage landscape lights is that they can be pricey and – unless you… Read more
5 Light Fixtures With Origami Appeal
By Clarissa Allison | September 23rd, 2016 Many of us are drawn to the studied elegance of modern and contemporary home design. Lighting is a major element that adds both functionality and beauty to a space. From George Nelson Bubble Lamps that embody mid-century modern chic to the innovative creations of designer Issey Miyake, there… Read more
Three Ways To Light Your Landscape
By Clarissa Allison | September 16th, 2016 Those of us in the Southwest are thrilled that Autumn is (mercifully) approaching fast. We’ve soaked up the air-conditioning all Summer long, and now we want to revel in the cool fall breeze while relaxing on our decks, patios and gardens with family and friends. If you’re also… Read more
4 LED Lighting Myths Debunked
By Clarissa Allison | September 2nd, 2016 Light Emitting Diodes, commonly known as LEDs, are semiconductor devices that produce visible light when an electrical current passed through them. LEDs are a type of Solid State Lighting (SSL) and are used in general lighting applications all over the world, from remote control light indicators, to cars as… Read more
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