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If you’re thinking of expanding your kitchen, you’re not alone. According to the 2023 Design Trend research report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), many homeowners will expand their kitchen’s square footage this year, often by breaking through walls and taking over adjoining rooms. There is also a need for increased kitchen...
Does a ceiling fan belong in the kitchen? If you love to bake, cook and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, this question may have crossed your mind. When you’re baking and making meals, especially around the holidays, the kitchen becomes warm, stuffy and uncomfortable. This is where a ceiling fan can...
Have you been thinking about installing new lighting in your home? Maybe you’re putting together a list of projects you want to take care of this summer and maybe lighting is one of your top priorities. But you aren’t sure if now is the right time to make changes. Your home’s lighting works and...
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home. It’s where families and friends come together, where meals and memories are made. From simple sandwiches to superb spreads, the kitchen sees a lot of use! Despite being such an integral part of the home, it’s often overlooked when it comes to certain finishing...
For decades, Americans entertained guests in a designated “living room,” which was more formal in look and feel, while families did their everyday relaxing in the more casual “family room.” As lifestyles became more casual and family activities grew, traditional living rooms and dining rooms fell by the wayside and larger open living spaces...
We’re looking forward to football watching parties and other fall get-togethers just as much as we’re excited for the more formal gatherings over Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. The fall and winter months bring cooler weather, which means guests will be spending time in your foyer as they remove coats and jackets or hand...
Pictured above: Crystorama Quincy chandelier Thanksgiving is your dining room’s (or kitchen’s, or open-plan eating space’s) main event, its big game, its time to shine! Make sure it is shining its brightest by finding the perfect Thanksgiving lighting to suit your space and style. These are just a few of our favorite looks. For...
Our exclusive brand, Trade Winds Lighting, offers lots of stylish, fashionable lights for budget-friendly prices. If you’re watching your wallet but still looking to renovate your home or to just change out a simple light, you should definitely be checking out Trade Winds. Lots of our customers already are! And better yet, they’re excited...
Can chandeliers go in any room in the house? It’s a big question. At first thought, you might think there are rooms where chandeliers wouldn’t make any sense, like the laundry room, a walk-in closet or the bathroom. But depending on the size, layout and overall look of these rooms—or any room in the...
Finding the perfect kitchen lighting is like discovering that little extra touch that turns your favorite recipe up to the next level. We have lots of lights to help you undergo a successful kitchen lighting makeover, which is exactly what we helped Ashley Knie do. Ashley was having a hard time finding lights for...
