Most neighborhoods look the same when you drive at night. Because no matter what makes homes unique during the day, they almost all only use a porch light or two at night. But your home doesn’t have to lose its character and statement features just because the sun went down! You may be surprised that there are at least nine ways to light your …
2023 Interior Design Trend: Creating a Cozy House that Feels Like Home
It’s 2023 and this is your wake-up call! Your home needs you - it’s ready for a refresh! This year, we’re all looking for a respite from the stress that always seems to work its way in. Designing a comfortable home will make you feel the extra happiness and productivity you’ve been in desperate need of. These 3 expert tips will make your home a …
Home Lighting and Interior Design 101: Top Interior Design Tips From The Lighting Experts
Have you ever walked through your home and wondered, “why did my stuff look cuter online/in-store?” If you have, there’s a decent chance the problem is your home lighting. Product images and store displays always have excellent lighting, showing you the best possible version of their decor, paint samples, art, and furniture. But if you buy that …
3 Top Mistakes in Outdoor Lighting and How to Avoid Them
Your home’s outdoor lighting makes your home safe, creates mood lighting, displays your personality, and more! And while there are many excellent ways to light your home’s exterior, there are so many ways to make mistakes. Poor outdoor lighting might just make your home boring after sundown. But in other cases, improper outdoor lighting can …
3 Ways to Layer Light and Level Up Your Interior Design
Have you ever been to a friend’s house whose home has that X factor? Something that made it seem really inviting even if their decor wasn’t notably upscale? That friend probably had great lighting. Color, shape, and texture are the building blocks of interior design--but lighting dictates how everything comes together. So, what goes into a …
How to Fix a Noisy Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans can change your life - or at the very least your outlook on life - with just a flip of the switch on a hot, stuffy, muggy day. There’s something magical about the way they can change the entire way a room feels, making it comfortable in seconds. But what happens when this miracle-worker of a ceiling fixture starts affecting the …
5 Ways to Make Smart Lights Work for You
Everyone wants a home that helps them keep up with chores, improve health, and save money. And many smart home features do just that! But many homeowners aren’t using the time- and money-saving tech available simply because they can’t keep up with all the new features. Smart lighting is a particularly powerful part of your smart home. Your …
12 Simple Bathroom Updates You Can Do Yourself
Bathrooms are spaces that often go overlooked, but when they’re spruced up, they add some serious value to your home! Remodeling can take loads of time and effort (not to mention money), but giving your bathroom a facelift doesn’t have to. These simple tips can give you the bathroom of your dreams. 1. Organize The last thing you want to deal …
Top Tips to Lighting Every Room of Your Home
Many homeowners fall into the trap of relying on paint and mirrors to lighten up a room. While these are tricks that work, they’re just bandaid fixes that ultimately limit your design options. One of the best ways to make your house a home is to have great lighting in each room. And just as every room has a different function, and they all have …
Does Your Rental Have Bad Lighting? – 5 Top Lighting Complaints (and Solutions) for Renters
Renting an apartment or house is a great way to maintain flexibility and save up for future investments. But making the space your own can be challenging– especially if it's a long-term rental. Many renters don't feel that changing up their rental lighting is an option for them - but taking control of your lighting (in a renter-friendly way) is …