OVER-CABINET LIGHTING The space above your kitchen cabinets is easy to ignore but lighting this often-forgotten area of the kitchen can make the space look professionally designed. By illuminating this spot you add visual interest to the room while giving it dimension. Fixtures positioned here give the illusion of height and make the kitchen as […]
CHOOSE LAMPSHADES IN LIGHT HUES Different rentals have different policies. If drilling holes into the ceiling or walls is not an option for you, then supplementing your ceiling light with floor and table lamps is going to be your best option. Choose lamps with light coloured shades in hues of white, cream or grey. They […]
Curb appeal – it’s something everyone wants their home to have yet few people know how to achieve it using lighting. To make your home stand out in an impressive way to approaching guests or passers-by, well-considered outdoor lighting is key. Uplight architecture to add dimensionUse uplights to highlight your home’s best features and add […]
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Whether you work in a large-scale corporate office or a small start-up environment, lighting plays a pivotal role in your daily life at your job. The obvious benefit of having good lighting at work is that it enables you to see better but do you know the impact it has on your productivity and well-being? […]
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START WITH A PLAN A considered lighting plan is critical when illuminating any retail space. The layout of a store often changes over time. Displays move and shelving is adjusted. This is why versatile fixtures that are adjustable are preferred by most designers when creating a lighting plan for a retail space. Recessed lighting and […]
LAYER YOUR LIGHTING Just like the rest of your home, the garage is a multi-functional space. This means that layering lighting here is as important as it is for any other room. While overhead lighting is standard in most garages, additional artificial lighting is necessary for functional reasons. Ambient lighting: This is general lighting for […]
The humble ceiling fan is one of the hardest-working fixtures in the home and it can save you money in the long run if used correctly. In the summer months, a fan will improve the circulation in an air-conditioned room, which means the air conditioner power strength can be lowered, resulting in a lower electricity […]
Layer ambient and accent lighting When illuminating a retail space there should be ambient lighting and accent lighting. Ambient lighting will provide the store with general illumination so that customers and staff can move about comfortably and safely. Accent lighting will showcase and highlight specific merchandise and displays. The ambient lighting in a store should […]
SMALL TABLE LAMPSLamps are always going to have a place in the home, but this year will see an emphasis on them, especially those on the smaller side. With so many of us spending more time at home these days, lighting trends have taken a somewhat nostalgic direction. Small lamps are ideal for creating that […]
While ceiling lights bathe the entire kitchen in an ambient glow, it’s the lighting installed underneath your cabinetry that will prove to be most functional when you’re reading a recipe book or chopping vegetables. A ceiling fixture will give the room a general level of illumination but this illumination fails to reach your countertops when […]
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