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Whether you have a designated dining room or a dining table adjacent to the kitchen, the place where you eat or entertain guests with food and drinks has been suddenly getting more attention. According to Manhattan-based interior designer Mary Knackstedt, dining rooms are making a comeback — especially in homes with an open floorplan...
You might have the most gorgeous kitchen, master bath, or bedroom in town, but the truth is, what people see when they walk into your home is literally the first impression they have of your design style. All too often, that first impression might not even reflect your taste. Maybe you bought a new...
What do bungalows, many historic homes, and older condos have in common? Ceilings that measure only 7 or 8 feet high. Fortunately, there are style techniques that interior designers use that make these rooms appear larger. Even better, there are lots of lighting fixtures – and even ceiling fans – on the market with...
For most consumers, the acronym “RLM” may be a puzzle, but those in the lighting industry know its origins trace back to the Industrial Revolution when factories first began to transform America’s production capabilities. In order to help workers perform their tasks comfortably and with less error, overhead lighting fixtures that could direct light...
There’s a lot that goes into selecting the best ceiling fan for your home. From matching it with your existing design elements to finding one that fits your budget, the process can be confusing. Ceiling fans are important pieces of decor, but how they function and their energy consumption matters too. The difference between...
Just as you wouldn’t wear a Cinderella ballgown to a Groovy ’70s theme party, it’s not the best choice to furnish an English Tudor home with a bold mix of color and pattern in the style of Andy Warhol. Your goal is to have a cohesive design flow for your home where not only...
When buying a ceiling fan, there are several factors you need to consider so you can choose the right fan for your needs. Do you need a damp or wet rating? What is CFM? Knowing about the different specifications of ceiling fans allows you to pick the perfect one for your home. CFM Cubic...
Kitchen lighting can be tricky, but we’re here to help you demystify things. This is everything you need to know about creating a well-lit kitchen to help you with everything you do in a kitchen. How to Achieve Ambient Lighting Give your kitchen an overall wash of light with ambient lighting, sometimes also called...
When it comes time to install or upgrade the light fixtures in your home, you have a number of options. Whether you are replacing pendant lights for dining room chandeliers or installing new vanity lights in the bathroom, here are some of the choices you will find for common light fixtures throughout your house....
When you want to add a bit of pop to a room in your home, an easy way to do so is with a statement light. Whether you choose from a selection of dining room chandeliers or ceiling fans, this statement fixture can be in a different style or color than the rest of...
