When it comes to bedroom lighting, one of the mistakes I see most often is poorly used task lighting. By task lighting, we mean lighting used in a specific area with the purpose of helping us perform an activity. You see where this is going: the bedside table is one of the most important task …
Creating lighting schemes for bedrooms is one of my favorite things to do. Why you may ask? Well, because every person uses the bedroom in their own specific way based on their personality. Some people use it only to sleep, some to read, some to try on a million different clothes, and some spend most …
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So you’ve decided to redo your kitchen lighting or are building it from scratch. Or you’re simply super interested in lighting tips and just looking around (in which case you’re my favorite person). Well, look no further because, in this guide, we will talk about *everything* kitchen lighting. From start to finish, you’ll learn how …
Gone are the days of huge, clunky, supposedly elegant chandeliers that make you feel like someone died or is about to. The dominance of candle-like chandeliers has made many people think that they are outdated or should only be used over the dining table. That is far from true though! A chandelier in the kitchen …
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Wall sconces are considered by some dated. Others, however, swear by them and always try to fit them in somewhere. I’m kind of in the middle. Sometimes they can look amazing but sometimes they are a bit tacky. Let’s see if kitchen sconces are worth it and how they can match the rest of your …
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For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is ahead of us and coming with brute force. And we all know what it’s like to cook in the summer – not fun! I just want to boil some potatoes without having to boil myself. Is that too much to ask?? Anyway, such is life, …
Over-the-sink lighting is often overlooked as most of us focus on the major light sources. However, it is very important for both style and functionality. But since you’re here, I’m guessing you already know this. Let’s see if using a pendant over the kitchen sink is actually a good idea, as well as some alternatives …
I absolutely love Edison bulbs! They’re just so unique and interesting. But are they bright enough or should they be used purely for decoration? And do they belong in the kitchen? Let’s see some of their pros and cons. Edison bulbs are not bright enough for the kitchen, at least compared to normal incandescent bulbs. …
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Color temperature is an often misunderstood property of bulbs. All of us have, at one point or another remarked the lighting of a space without being able to trace it back to color temperature. Well, I’m telling you now – whenever you can feel that the lighting is perfect for a particular room, it’s more …
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I often find that rooms with low ceilings have awkward lighting unless the design has been made by an expert. To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, check out these 9 simple tips on how to light a kitchen with a low ceiling. 1. Calculate your lumens Before making any big changes to your …
