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A Black Chandelier Makes a Statement

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Black chandeliers are not only outstanding, but they add both elegance and sophistication to any room.  You do not need to limit yourself to hanging them over the dining table either. They are suitable for any room, although you may need to tailor the size of the chandelier to the size of your room. A [...]

The Advantages of a Gooseneck Floor Lamp at Home

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Having a gooseneck floor lamp at home has a lot of advantages.  These lamps have features that make them distinct when compared to the customary, old-school table lamps. A gooseneck floor lamp can twist, flex and elongate, which is why it was named as such.  Gooseneck lamps are equipped with a neck that stretches at [...]

Crystal Chandeliers

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

In the height of the Regency era, chandeliers were still the technological marvel of the world. Crystal chandeliers were the norm and there was no finer maker of the crystal chandelier than Adolf Schonbeck. The son of a glass maker, Schonbeck opened his own factory and quickly made a name for himself as a premier [...]

Choosing the Right Mini Chandelier for You

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Just imagine the glamor of the  Regency era where more than 100 candles were used to light up the chandeliers in a ballroom. Those days of the candles are gone but you can add to the glamor of your house by lighting it with stylish smaller chandeliers called mini chandeliers. These are also called Chandelettes [...]

Most Common Problems With Recessed Can Lights

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Adding recessed lighting is a great way to make a major improvement to your home, but with any change new problems are going to arise.  Fortunately, many of the problems that people have with recessed lights are fairly easy to remedy.  In this post I want to describe some of the issues that people run [...]

Wholesale Pathway Solar Lights

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Pathway solar lights which you can buy wholesale are one of the most convenient and economical ways of purchasing those lights that you need to lighten up your driveway. Buying these units individually can be more expensive than wholesale so it makes a lot of sense if you can go to a wholesaler. Maybe you [...]

Achieving the Perfect Shabby Chic Look with Chandeliers

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Post provided by Home and Garden Co While chandeliers were once confined to grand ballrooms, more and more decorators have made them a central part of other design aesthetics.  Shabby chic, a motif that is a carefully planned combination of faux-worn and vintage pieces, has been featured in every major design book.  Though the looks [...]

Is Chrome The Right Color For Your New Ceiling Lights?

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Many people choose a chrome ceiling light because it blends in with all of the other colors in the room, but is there a better choice?  Most of the time there is!  I’m not trying to knock chrome as a finish, but most of the time there is are better options.  In this post I [...]

Pointers On Choosing An Ideal Table Lamp

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Having a table lamp could be the best option if you are considering incorporating an ornamental component to your room while making sure you possess all the illumination you require. Merely by virtue of it becoming such an essential furnishing nonetheless, it’s obvious that some genuine consideration ought to be made prior to purchasing any [...]

Lighting Difficult Spaces With Mini Chandeliers

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


Posts: 16

Many people won’t even think of mini chandeliers as being a worthwhile choice when lighting up smaller rooms such as a foyer or perhaps a staircase due to the fact they are accustomed to the grandiose, luxurious chandeliers as seen in the movies and on television. Despite the fact that small chandeliers might not have [...]

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