I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!
Have you ever wanted to buy a chandelier but did not know which type to buy? Well, then you have come to the right place, because we are going to be talking about four of the most popular ones out there. The four types of chandeliers that we will be talking about today are glass [...]
Murphy Weaver is a professional dilettante, an expert on knowing just enough. Whatever little bits of information he has picked up along the way in life, he is happy to share them.
Several types of light fitting is currently available in the market. The number of options is a great advantage but it may also have some drawbacks for some people. With different choices, it can be harder to choose the right type for use in a particular area of the house.
To be able to get the [...]
When lighting any room in the home it is important to realise that while a light source has practical implications it can also be creative and decorative. The most important factors of a good lighting system are the quality of light, the color, the intensity and the direction. Lighting should be used to enhance the [...]
I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!
When you are designing a room in a certain style every element in the room from the flooring, to the furniture to the curtains needs to be in keeping with your chosen theme or style, otherwise elements of your room will stand out for all the wrong reasons. And lamp shades are no exception to [...]
Murphy Weaver is a professional dilettante, an expert on knowing just enough. Whatever little bits of information he has picked up along the way in life, he is happy to share them.
For many of us, the evening is the time when we most get to see and spend time in our living room yet sometimes we forget this when we design our room and somehow think we will always be using it on a sunny summer day. Here are some ways to make sure that your [...]
Murphy Weaver is a professional dilettante, an expert on knowing just enough. Whatever little bits of information he has picked up along the way in life, he is happy to share them.
Not Just Any Bathroom Light Fixture
When you take the trouble to remodel your bathroom or replace existing bathroom light fixtures, be creative about the type of fixtures to give the room a fresh look. This is one room that is highly functional. But, it needn’t be drab when it comes to lighting. Take note of [...]
Murphy Weaver is a professional dilettante, an expert on knowing just enough. Whatever little bits of information he has picked up along the way in life, he is happy to share them.
Most of us read something at some point in our lives and when we do that reading the chances are it is going to be at night. Speaking for myself I like nothing more than curling up with a good book and reading until deep into the night. To do so the best illumination you [...]
I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!
Bathroom light fixtures, like most light fixtures, come in a dazzling variety of shapes and finishes. Whether your home is Victorian or modern, there is bathroom lighting to fit your decor.
Let’s start with the ceiling. You have to have a ceiling light in your bathroom. There are many styles of ceiling light fixtures. A popular [...]
I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!
The first thing to understand as you think about your interior lighting is the types of lighting that are available. Experts generally group lighting into three categories: general, task and accent. General lighting provides an area with overall illumination. Task lighting gives you the light you need to accomplish a specific task, such as reading [...]