As we learn at a young age, water and electricity don’t play nice together. In fact, water is a conductor of electricity. This means “you can become electricity’s path to the ground if you are touching water that touches electricity,” warns the electric utility Edison International, adding, “It’s important to keep all electrical appliances...
We live in the age of connectivity. It seems like everything is connected to our home’s Wi-Fi network these days. Smart lights are incredibly popular because they offer flexibility and convenience while making any home feel more modern. If you’ve browsed online lighting stores recently, there are plenty of options to choose from. Should you take...
You may have a statement foyer pendant, a beautiful dining room chandelier, and a stunning lighting fixture in the main living space, but what about those utilitarian areas such as hallways, laundry rooms, closets, and rec rooms? Do they have to look so basic and boring or are there options available that more seamlessly...
In a world where people have been obsessed with presenting the best versions of themselves through filters and lenses on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, it’s not surprising to find a trend for the antithesis of perfectionism growing. The 16th Century Japanese idea of “Wabi-Sabi” is rooted in the spiritual acknowledgement that nothing lasts forever,...
The adage “Less is more” sums up the popularity of midcentury modern’s minimalist look in home furnishings over the past 10 years, but now the pendulum is swinging in the opposite direction. It’s not just lighting and furniture experiencing a Maximalism revival, either. The trend was also highlighted by fashion editors at Women’s Wear...
Ceiling fans have been around since the 1880s, and among their advantages is reliability and longevity. So why would you want to replace the ones that came with your house or that you bought 15 years ago? There are several good reasons. First of all, if your ceiling fans have pull chains, you’re already...
There are quite a few ceiling fan myths that many people believe. Can you use a ceiling fan in the winter? Won’t it just cool down the room, defeating the purpose? You always want a fast fan, right? Fire up your stylish industrial ceiling fans because it’s time to look at common myths about ceiling...
Pictured: Trade Winds Melrose fandelier A fandelier might look unusual at first glance, but it is actually a truly intriguing combination of ceiling fan and chandelier in one. Our selection of fandeliers (sometimes styled as Fan D’liers, especially in the case of Savoy House) can provide both illumination and comfortable air flow at the same time....
Yes! Ceiling fans are great for the summer, keeping a room comfortable by spinning counterclockwise and creating a breeze. They don’t change the temperature of a room, but moving the air can help make a space feel more comfortable. It may surprise you, but ceiling fans, such as Casablanca fans, work just as well in...
