"What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives?" –E.M. Forster Imagine stepping into a home that feels like a sanctuary, where every corner echoes the beauty of the world outside. That's the magic of organic modern design. It's a canvas that celebrates the elegant simplicity found …
Lighting a commercial building isn’t a simple task. The needs of a business are often complex, and meeting those needs requires a solid understanding of how light works in a commercial space. Much like a business plan has several objectives, a commercial lighting plan typically has several objectives or goals. Common Goals for Commercial …
In this post, we invite you to explore 20 eye-catching rooms, each featuring unique, oversized pendant lighting. Whether you're seeking inspiration for a home makeover or simply appreciate beautiful interior design, this photo collection will ignite your creativity and leave you ready to illuminate your own living spaces with incredible statement …
If you’re building, renovating, or just ready for a change in lighting, there’s nothing worse than spending hours researching and choosing a light fixture, only to get it home and find out that a measurement got missed somewhere along the way and it won’t work the way you wanted. Before you buy, read and bookmark this article for quick …
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 …
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 …
Have you ever noticed how the lighting in a room can instantly influence your mood? The cozy, soft glow at an intimate candlelit dinner. The bright, energizing lights in a busy office or retail store. The warm, intense sunlight at a photographer’s golden hour photo shoot. The dust-specked bluish beam of light coming through your window on a cloudy …
All living things depend on light to survive, but did you know that the light you are exposed to throughout the day (and night) can affect your health? Living beings experience 24-hour sleep/wake cycles called circadian rhythms. That simply means people need bright days and dim/dark nights to match what their body expects. Recent research finds …
Maybe you’ve just moved into a new home and want to elevate your bland builder-grade light fixtures. Or perhaps you’ve lived in your space for years and are looking to make some changes to your lighting as part of a larger renovation project. Whatever the case may be, changing out your own light fixtures and installing new ones doesn’t have to be a …
As experts in the lighting industry, we often get asked by homeowners how to choose light fixtures that will look great in their home today and continue to look stylish and relevant for years to come. After all, a light fixture is not just a functional element in a room, but it's also an important design element that can set the tone and …