Walking along the beach, hiking a mountain trail, perusing a park, floating a river. Whatever your favorite method, there’s just something about the way that spending time outside in nature can make a person feel more at ease and centered. But, in the hustle and bustle of modern office life, a harmonious connection with nature often takes a …
From Dark to Dazzling: 6 Tips to Achieve the Best Basement on the Block
If your basement is more of a second thought or storage dungeon than a cozy retreat, you're not alone. Many homeowners face the challenge of turning this below-ground space into something welcoming, beautiful, and functional. In this post, we'll shed light on the challenges you might face and offer some creative solutions to transform your basement …
Top Interior Design Style to Follow in 2024
The only constant in life is change, and as we near the mid 2020s, it’s quite interesting to see the trends that have come and gone in the past 4 years. Subway tile? Bye! Shiplap? See ya! Signs with words? Live, Love, No Thanks! Interior design technology and trends move at a rapid pace these days, and with influencers and celebrities lending …
Lighting Solutions for Open Floor Plans: 5 Essential Steps
In the world of interior design, open floor plans have become the standard of modern living. Open plans blend living, dining, and kitchen areas into a (hopefully) seamless and cohesive space that provides many options for functionality and creativity. The airiness in an open plan creates an atmosphere that’s hard to beat. But it’s this same …
Illuminating Comfort: Sensory-Friendly Lighting for Your Home
Creating a warm and inviting home environment involves careful consideration of various elements, with lighting being a key player. Any interior designer worth their salt will tell you that using several light sources rather than one (also called Layered Lighting) is foundational to a good design in any space. This is especially important for …
Style With a Purpose: How to Blend Fashion and Functionality in Your Home Lighting
Your home should not only be a reflection of your style - it should also cater to your daily needs. Lighting is a vital element that influences the overall atmosphere, mood, and functionality of a space so it’s important to get it right! Balancing form and function can be challenging, but it is possible and the result is worth it. With a few tips …
Trending: Organic-Inspired Interiors – Bringing the Outdoors In
"What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives?" –E.M. Forster Imagine stepping into a home that feels like a sanctuary, where every corner echoes the beauty of the world outside. That's the magic of organic modern design. It's a canvas that celebrates the elegant simplicity found …
Garage Lighting: A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome, homeowners, to a guide that sheds light on an often overlooked yet crucial aspect of your home – garage lighting. Whether you use your garage for storage, as a workspace, or simply to park your vehicle, proper lighting can transform it into a safer, more functional space. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of thoughtful garage …
How to Boost Your Mood with Better Lighting
Have you ever noticed how the lighting in a room can instantly influence your mood? The cozy, soft glow at an intimate candlelit dinner. The bright, energizing lights in a busy office or retail store. The warm, intense sunlight at a photographer’s golden hour photo shoot. The dust-specked bluish beam of light coming through your window on a cloudy …
Using Lighting to Improve Sleep and Health
All living things depend on light to survive, but did you know that the light you are exposed to throughout the day (and night) can affect your health? Living beings experience 24-hour sleep/wake cycles called circadian rhythms. That simply means people need bright days and dim/dark nights to match what their body expects. Recent research finds …
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