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For years, home builders would select outdoor lights in a bronze or flat black finish because the color was flattering on many different home styles. Just like the little black dress, outdoor lanterns in a bronze or black finish are classic, goes-with-everything choices. But, also just like in clothing fashion, changing out our home’s...
Pendant lights are a perfect lighting option for kitchens – whether over an island, above a sink or providing ambient overall light – but they are not limited to use in that one room only. You can use pendants all throughout your home, even outdoors! Need some inspiration? Here are pendant lights being used...
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...
Do you know what time it is? It’s time for spring home improvement projects! As the weather improves, you’re probably eager to get started on projects around the home. Of course, you don’t want to spend a ton of time on these projects. You want to spruce things up around the home without going...
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...
The right outdoor lighting can instantly boost your home’s curb appeal by adding charm, enhancing safety, and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re updating your entryway, lighting up the garden, or giving your patio a glow-up, these outdoor lighting ideas will help your home look its best. Improve Your First Impression with Entry...
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...
