Good lighting is about so much more than just light bulbs and switches, when done right lighting can transform any space, increase the value of any real estate, and even fuel your soul and energize your body. It’s a proven fact that using the right lighting can dramatically change your physical and mental well-being. Whether you’re building a …
Ceiling fans are no new invention. Yet, despite their prevalence, many renters and homeowners are in the dark about how to properly use one. Simply turning it on and letting the blades spin might not always do the trick. Your ceiling fan is equipped with a special feature to keep you feeling great through every season. In the warmer months, …
Offices are hectic enough. Even when all you can hear are busy fingers typing, it can still be difficult to focus. Often, we associate focus with sound or the lack thereof, but what about light? Believe it or not, the lighting in your office significantly impacts your ability to concentrate and work productively. So, we’re giving you three light …
Feeling cramped in your bathroom? Every home comes with its quirks, and bathroom size and layouts are often among them. However, a cramped bathroom doesn’t have to cramp your style! Less-than traditional bathroom spaces simply call for less-than traditional lighting and décor ideas. Below, you’ll find a list of 7 examples of lighting that can …
Is your workspace working for you? Studies have demonstrated that the way you light your business affects everything from how customers perceive your brand to your mood and even employee productivity. Get lighting right and take your business to the next level! Here, we’ll cover seven lighting tricks to add that ‘it’ factor to your office or …
There’s no better way to spend warm summer days or nights than on your back porch with a cold beverage in hand – but what would make these carefree summer days even better? A cool breeze fanning your face. We’re talking outdoor ceiling fans.Not only are outdoor fans ideal for keeping porches and patios cool, but they also add an element of style to …
What’s the big deal with LED strip lights anyway? Let’s be honest. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the beauty and aesthetics of our home lighting fixtures that we forget to add into our design the practical purposes of light. Not only does light allow us to see things clearly, but it also provides protection from the dangers hiding in the …
What is your relationship with light? Does your brain first think of the sun radiating light and heat? How it naturally influences the details of how life comes to be? The role it plays in biology, impacting the life cycle? Or does your mind automatically go to a lightbulb that radiates artificial light 24 hours, if needed?Have you ever …
As humans, we are surrounded by light. Unfortunately, over time, certain types of light waves can be damaging to our eyes! With the naked eye, we can only detect lightwaves on the visible light spectrum, so it’s important to educate yourself on how to keep your eyes protected. As you might know from experience, ultraviolet light from the sun …
Lighting affects life on Earth and in space. Come aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and see how lighting affects human performance. Earth applications and improvements can be drawn from this innovative advancement. The ISS orbits Earth approximately every 90 minutes; therefore, everyone onboard experiences sixteen sunrise and …