Lighting Plays a Huge Role in Your Home's Curb Appeal

The days are getting shorter and soon you'll be returning home from work or school in the dark, but how inviting will your home be? If you're already dreading the unsafe feeling of turning into a dark driveway, now is the time to update your lighting, but where should you start?

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Make a Design Statement with Table Lamps

Upgrading lighting is one of the easiest ways to instantly update your home decor. And the most effortless way to change your lighting is by using table lamps. All you need to do is put a plug in an outlet and, voila, instant ambiance.
Joe Rey-Barreau, educational consultant for the Americ...


Sconces Set Latest Trend in Sophistication

The latest look in decorative lighting has hit the wall. Sconces, light fixtures attached to the wall halfway between the floor and ceiling, get thumbs-up approval for adding sophistication to a space.

"The most significant current trend in sconces is the extraordinary variety...


Seven Secrets to Shopping for Lighting

1. How can I achieve the proper illumination in a room?
There's actually a proven formula for calculating the proper amount of light you'll need, and it's not difficult -- just some basic arithmetic.
Formula: Room Length x Room Width x 1.5 = Proper Amount of Watts to Light a Room


What Recessed Lighting Can Do for You

When it comes to lighting, people often focus on the fixture style -- contemporary, traditional and retro are among the most popular -- but experts from the American Lighting Association say to truly decorate with light, you should be paying more attention to what the light source is doing.
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Lighting and Decorating Tips that will Make a Room Sparkle

The fabrics you pick for your upholstery pieces and the lighting fixtures you place overhead and at tabletop height can make a room sparkle or fall flat.

According to Candice Olson, celebrated interior designer and TV host, bringing the necessary 'bling' to a space demands two impo...


Natural Light From Above Plus Fresh Air Brightens Kitchens

Many families spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room in their home. For maximum enjoyment, this all-important space should be as comfortable and appealing as possible with natural light and fresh air being key elements.

Experts recommend lightening cabinets, countert...

 

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