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For years, homeowners in coastal areas have experienced the disappointment of salt air corroding and pitting the finishes on their outdoor lanterns, detracting from the beauty of their homes. Some of the things we love about coastal areas, such as bright sun and briny air, can be detrimental to outdoor products. Color fading from...
If there’s one thing the past few years has taught us, it’s to embrace relaxing and entertaining in our backyards and front porches. As the days get longer and the temperatures warmer, you can enhance your enjoyment of your “outdoor living room” with some well-placed lighting fixtures. First, Set the Scene Check out your...
Nothing says, “Come on in, we’ve been expecting you!” like a well-lit, welcoming entryway. Fall decorating starts in September with simple harvest-themed wreaths on the front door. By October, seasonal décor becomes more elaborate as Halloween approaches. Besides the playful addition of bundled cornstalks, bales of hay or skeletons and ghosts, there is a...
As fall approaches and outdoor temperatures cool down, people will be using their outdoor living spaces more comfortably and more often. With just a few affordable updates, you can create an at-home outdoor entertaining space that you and your guests will love! First, decide where you would like to relax or entertain. For some,...
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...
For over 200 years, lanterns have illuminated the exteriors of homes with an instantly recognizable look: a square shape with glass panels. “Traditional lanterns” dominated the outdoor residential lighting category for centuries, but not everyone has a traditional-style home. Since the 1950s, more midcentury, modern and contemporary homes have become fashionable, yet the selection...
There are lots of way to boost your home’s curb appeal–buying new plants, painting, getting a new welcome mat… Great outdoor lighting is another key to creating a home that looks fantastic at first sight, whether you’re looking to sell or planning to stay for years. In the world of outdoor lighting, traditional style...
Guests never approach your home from the back, which means the appearance of your front entry will make a lasting first impression. We get so used to seeing the front of our homes every day that we actually stop “seeing” what it looks like to others. The untrimmed shrubs, chipped paint on the stairs...
One way to make a big style difference in a room is to undergo a lighting makeover! Simply swap out old light fixtures–even just one or two–for something that you chose and you’ll see what a difference lighting can make. That’s what our collaboration partner Lindsay Aratari did! In fact, we helped her with...
Do you know why everyone looks great sitting around a campfire or a candlelit dinner? The warm glow that flatters every skintone is the result of great lighting in the proper color temperature. Sound too complicated to accomplish at home? It’s actually quite simple — and the results will be worth it. Creating a...
