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Under Cabinet Lighting

Under Cabinet Lighting Those lights you see under kitchen cabinets are a great example of task lighting – lighting that is installed to help us see more clearly and easily when we are preparing food in the kitchen or doing other activities like sorting papers or making coffee. Under-cabinet lighting has become popular over the…

Things to Know Before Installing Recessed Lighting in Your Home

Things to Know Before Installing Recessed Lighting in Your Home Before tackling a recessed lighting installation in your home, however, it’s important to figure out which kinds of lights to use and where they’ll go. Recessed lighting can be found in virtually all types of homes, and for good reason. It beams light downward, illuminating…

Getting Plants Ready for Winter With Grow Lights

Getting Plants Ready for Winter With Grow Lights Why a Grow Light is Essential for Indoor Plants During Winter Colder temps and shorter days can affect your outlook in the winter. While you likely adjust your diet and other routines to counter these changes, you may not consider what the change of seasons means for…

Outdoor Lighting Techniques for Fall

Outdoor Lighting Techniques for Fall Outdoor lighting goes a long way in highlighting the beauty of your home’s landscaping. While you may be able to see it all just fine during the day, a little lighting here and there at night can create truly breathtaking beauty. If you enjoy cool fall evenings outdoors around a…

Lighting and Health

Lighting and Health The effects of lighting on your family’s health are huge. In fact, along with proper nutrition and exercise, light is one of the biggest factors that affect physical health. But how do you know which types of light bulbs have the most positive effects on physical health? We’ve put together valuable information…

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…

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