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 …
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 …
From food prep to reading and spending family time, this versatile area must have functional, sufficient, and interesting lighting. In this guide, we will go through all the different steps you need to take to properly light your kitchen island.
A well-lit dramatic kitchen can solidify your home’s lighting plan – it can have so much character! So in this guide, I’ll explain everything there is to say about properly lighting your kitchen with the perfect distribution of lumens. First things first, how many lumens do you need to have a perfectly lit kitchen? The …
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Very often I come across work or personal spaces where the lighting is just off. A common pitfall is using the wrong temperature for white lights. White light is the single best choice for task-oriented rooms but can also be elegantly used to create a relaxing atmosphere. Mix up warm with cool white and you …
