Looking to make your home more livable and still save money? Rely on natural light
(ARA) – Wild seasonal temperature changes and the high utility bills extreme temperatures can cause – no wonder a change in season can make many Americans feel down, or even outright depressed. Maybe we all just need to lighten up – literally. You can use natural light to enhance your home’s livability,...
Designing with natural light: Good for your health and your wallet
(ARA) – Nowhere does the green movement and uplifting design meet and marry better than in the concept of “daylighting” – bringing natural light into a space to both brighten it and reduce dependence on electric lighting. Decorating and designing with natural light is not only energy efficient, but psychologically...
Lighting techniques that are right on track and on budget
(ARA) – If the mortgage crisis has you staying put for a few more years, there’s an easy way to enhance your home’s decor while adding value. Upgrading your recessed lighting or installing a track lighting system can brighten up any room and make your space appear larger. This is not the track lighting from...
Light Up the Kitchen
(Family Features) – The kitchen is often the heart of the home, serving as both a workplace and a gathering place for friends and family. The right lighting plan provides ideal lighting for every situation. “A pleasing distribution of light and flexibility are keys to great kitchen lighting,” says...
Set the Mood with Light
(Family Features) – Lighting does so much more than provide illumination. Designers know that it can be used to change the whole look and feel of a room. Think about how you want each room to feel when you walk in. Active or intimate? Inspiring or dramatic? The types of lighting, their placement in the room – even...
Chandeliers Add Drama
(Family Features) – Chandeliers aren’t just for grand ballrooms or even formal dining rooms anymore. They come in so many styles and sizes that they can add a touch of drama to just about any room in the house. Size matters when selecting a chandelier, according to Mary Beth Gotti, a lighting expert with GE...
Bright Ideas – Getting Lighting Basics Right
(Family Features) – Furniture, fabric and accessories aren’t the only things to think about when decorating. Lighting makes a big difference in the home. It adds beauty and drama as well as functionality. It can make a small room look bigger and a large room more intimate. Done right, it can have a significant...
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