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Façade Renovations

Façade Renovations The façade of a building is the outside face or exterior wall of the building. Façades are built of materials such as, but not limited to, brick, wood, concrete, glass, steel, or curtain wall. It can also be known as veneer, referring to a non – structural outer wall or membrane of a…

7 Common Home Lighting Mistakes

7 Common Home Lighting Mistakes We’ve outlined countless ways to light spaces effectively, but we’ve done little to address the most common mistakes people make. For many homeowners, illuminating a room can seem as simple as installing a light fixture and flipping the switch; however, neglecting to consider certain aspects of your lighting can result…

Ceilings Designs

Ceilings Designs Ceilings serve very important functions in a home. They help create enclosure within rooms and separation between spaces. Ceilings also help to control the light and sound diffusion around a room and contribute to preventing the transmission of sound across different rooms. Ceilings also serve a visual function, and an appealing ceiling design…

Shower Lighting

Shower Lighting The shower is a place where you can relax and wash away the day. It’s also one of the few places in your home with just you, so it’s important to make it feel like an enjoyable experience. Check out these great options that will help you find the perfect light for your…

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Acoustic Ceilings

Acoustic Ceilings What is an acoustic ceiling? A suspended acoustic ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below the structural ceiling both to treat room acoustics and to look attractive. Suspended ceilings have the added advantage of hiding the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations from view while maintaining some level of access to these utilities. How…

Lighting For The Fall Season

Fall Lighting It’s that pumpkin spice time of year when your home fills with warmth and coziness as you start planning for the upcoming holidays. Amid all the typical fall preparations, tasks on your to-do list might include replacing summer flowers with outdoor fall décor and stocking up on firewood for backyard bonfires. An important…

Suspended Ceilings

Suspended Ceilings: Advantages & Disadvantages Suspended ceilings are sometimes referred to as dropped ceilings or false ceilings. As their name implies, they are suspended from the structure above, usually a roof or slab. This creates a space between the underside of the structure and the upper surface of the ceiling. Suspended ceilings are hung from…

Chute Calypso 56 Inch LED Linear Suspension Light by Kuzco Lighting

The Best Lighting for Over a Kitchen Island

What is the Best Lighting for Over a Kitchen Island One important ingredient in how to light a kitchen island is selecting the right light lighting. Selecting the wrong light lighting can be a huge mistake after you took so much time to plan and select the right fixtures. How to Choose the Right Light…

Exposed Ceilings

Exposed Ceilings Exposed ceilings are also known as open ceilings or open plenums. In this type of ceiling, all the structural and MEP systems are left exposed, either with their normal colors or painted. Open ceilings are gaining popularity in almost every field: this architectural trend gives an industrial look, while making rooms more spacious…

A Guide to a Kitchen Island Lighting

A Guide to a Kitchen Island Lighting How to Light a Kitchen Island Learning how to light a kitchen island is a key component to making your kitchen functional and beautiful. The kitchen island is the center and typically the focus area of your entire kitchen which is why lighting is so important. There are…

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