Design Tips

Get expert advice from our lighting specialists about everything from when to use a dimmer switch and optimizing floor lamps for reading to picking the best chandelier for your room.

Double bathroom vanity with two mirrors and a wall sconce beside each one

Bath & Powder Room

Bathroom Bathrooms today have become versatile multi-use rooms where lighting can be critical to enhance its use. Aside from adequate light at the sink and vanity, lighting the tub area...

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Modern kitchen with a row of small white globe pendants over the island

Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house in regards to lighting. It is home to many activities that need task and general lighting. Your plan...

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Living Room / Great Room

These rooms are responsible for so many varied activities that the lighting plan should be flexible. Think of all the activities that you will do in the room and then...

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Bedroom with a pair of globe wall sconces above the nightstands

The Main Room

A bedroom is not only a place to sleep; it can be a refuge from the bustle of the rest of the house. There is also the need to see...

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Desert patio with an outdoor post lantern on a stone column

Outdoor Lighting

Lighting outside the home is just as important as lighting inside the home. Outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of your yard, increases safety and improves the time spent outside. In...

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Bright entry hall with a console table, lamp and mirror

Foyer

The Foyer welcomes in your guests and sets a tone for the rest of your home. This area should not be overlooked when designing a lighting plan. If the foyer...

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Dining room with a candle-style chandelier over the table

Dining Room

For lighting to be effective in a Dining Room, it should have the capability to set a relaxing, romantic mood, as well as a festive, holiday mood. Highlight the dining...

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