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Vaulted Ceilings Lightings

Vaulted Ceilings Lightings These ceilings designs can be challenging for home owners as they try to source the right light fixture to suit the interior space. Here’s few ideas to use when planning to add elegant and functional lighting to your space: Recessed Lighting & Spot Lights Spot lights, particularly in kitchens, are a great…

The Challenge of Lighting a Low Ceiling Kitchen

The Challenge of Lighting a Low Ceiling Kitchen Recessed lighting is a fantastic choice for kitchens—it provides a clean, streamlined look while effectively illuminating the space. Whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation or simply want to upgrade your existing lighting, here are some tips and ideas to guide you: Types of Recessed Lighting Fixtures: General…

Cathedral Ceiling Pros and Cons

Cathedral Ceiling Pros and Cons A cathedral ceiling is a type of ceiling that is typically found in formal or more traditional-styled homes. It is characterized by its peaked design that usually is symmetrical, and follows the home’s main roofline. Typically cathedral ceilings with a beam in the center of the room. Cathedral ceilings are…

Vaulted Ceilings Pros & Cons

Vaulted Ceilings Pros & Cons A vaulted ceiling, is characterized by a design that sits below the roof and can be a different pitch or a completely interior roofline design altogether. It is often found in more modern or contemporary-style homes and is usually used to create an open and airy feeling in a room.…

What is Biophilic Design

What is Biophilic Design Biophilic design is the sum of many interconnected parts such as textures, shapes and materials all contribute to the experience. It is an architectural approach that aims to connect people with nature in the built environment. It can be used in buildings and cities, and incorporates natural elements like lighting, ventilation,…

Staircase Lighting Ideas

STAIRCASE LIGHTING IDEAS Here are our 8 staircase lighting ideas to inspire you for your home. When considering staircase lighting, the design of the staircase, construction and desired effects are the key elements to consider, along with finish and texture. A staircase is the central spine of your home, linking spaces and people together. It…

Ventilated Facades

Ventilated Facades Developed for both new-build projects and refurbishment of existing buildings to protect against weather and environmental conditions, ventilated facades are multi-layered structural solutions which enable “dry” installation of cladding and provide an excellent aesthetic appearance. The construction of the cladding system features an air space between the wall and cladding. This creates a “chimney effect”…

Ambient Lighting

Ambient Lighting When you walk into a room that feels warm and well illuminated thanks to the light from lamps and other sources, you’re enjoying the glow of ambient light. This is the light that you get from well-placed light fixtures throughout a space, creating an even lightscape throughout the room. It is both aesthetically…

Types of Building’s Facades

Types of Building’s Facades The exterior of a building is your project’s first impressions. The design of a building’s facade should not only comply with local regulations but also with a client’s maintenance needs, aesthetics, and sustainability demands. A facade is far more than the protective shell of a building. Its design not only characterizes…

Architechtural Wire Mesh & Perforated Metal Panels

Architectural design aims to balance economy, elegance, and efficiency. Perforated metal paneling and wire mesh certainly apply to all three. Architectural perforated metal panels are solid pieces with holes punched or cut into them. Architectural wire mesh is metal wire that’s woven with corrugated wire using a loom, much like yarn woven into quilts. 3…

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