A well-lit room is a well-loved room. Layered lighting can turn any dark and dreary room into one with a bright and welcoming atmosphere, and no room needs that more than the one where you get ready every day: the bathroom. Adequate lighting is important for all the little tasks you do in the bathroom […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Lighting, Medicine Cabinets
Light Up Your Bathroom With A Modern Medicine Cabinet
29
Dec
Dec
Having a medicine cabinet can feel like an outdated, clunky box in your bathroom. Even if you take medication or have a lot of hygiene products littering your counter top, a medicine cabinet is rarely more than a useful clunky box. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Updated modern medicine cabinets are visually […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Lighting, Uncategorized
Get the Look: Layered Lighting to Add Dimension to Your Kitchen
14
Oct
Oct
Adequate lighting is important for a room that sees as much daily use as your kitchen, especially in a home with a less-than-ideal window setup or long seasons where there isn’t much natural light. The best way to achieve that is through layered lighting, using different types of lights throughout the room to increase the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Quintessential Bar Lighting: How To Recreate The Ambiance of Your Favorite Pub or Club
16
Feb
Feb
You don’t have to give up the bar life just because you’re not going out. Home bars are an incredibly popular way to entertain in the privacy of your own house and lower the risk of drunk driving, along with being a classy way to turn your basement into a happening spot for social gatherings. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Latest Trends
Add A Little Color to Your Kitchen with Decorative Pendant Lights
15
Sep
Sep
The best way to bring a room together is with a clever use of color. But experimenting with color in a kitchen can be a challenge, because a big portion of your space is taken up by necessary appliances that come in boring black, white, or metallic finishes. You can add color despite this limitation through […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Lighting, Uncategorized
Cozy Lighting for the Perfect Reading Nook
01
Dec
Dec
It’s the time of year where nature motivates you to stay inside and curl up with a good book or twenty until the ground stops being coated in ice. This is where a good reading nook comes in, a secluded space all your own that is comfy, filled with books on your to-read list, and well […]
03
Jun
Jun
Haven’t you heard? Small is big this year, and getting bigger. With the blooming popularity of micro-homes and studio apartments, many people are beginning to think on a smaller scale square-footage wise. Limiting the space you take up is great: it saves you money, consumes less resources, and can generally make you more mindful and […]
04
Jul
Jul
As a recent college grad, I know as well as anyone how hard it can be to try to decorate on a budget. If you’re balancing bills already, home decor is probably not at the top of your to-do list. But whether you’re in a new home or just a starter apartment, doing a little […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Chic Restaurant Style Lighting For Your Kitchen Island Or Home Bar
20
Jun
Jun
In recent years, the role kitchens play in the home has changed fairly dramatically. Of course, kitchens are still used primarily for cooking, but they’ve also become the social, familial, and entertainment hubs of the home. Rather than having a separate kitchen and dining room, modern kitchens are designed with an open floor plan, with […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting, Outdoor Living
Old Fashioned Lantern Lights To Perfect A Cottage Or Farmhouse Decor
06
Jul
Jul
Regular readers will know that I’m a big fan of decorative lighting. Personally, I think that any fixture that doesn’t add to a room isn’t earning its keep. Sure, there are lights that are made for utility, but if you have the option to buy a great looking light or one that’s just so-so, there’s […]