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!
We recently decide to upgrade our porch light. It was probably an original installation and in a house this old, it was time for an upgrade. It’s funny that when we bought the place we thought about the inside lighting but not the outdoor lighting fixtures. There was only a single light and the front [...]
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.
The bathroom is often one of the least decorated rooms in the house. Many of us just want to keep the bathroom clean. However, it would be a great idea to add extra spice to your bathroom by giving it a touch of decoration and at the same time a certain comforting ambiance. Though bathrooms [...]
Looking for lighting ideas for your home? More to the point, are you considering what type of sconces will look and work best for your indoor or outdoor lighting needs? Well, this article will address some of the more general points to think about in regards to this type of lighting. You’ll probably notice that [...]
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.
When bathroom lighting updates can be postponed no longer, the decisions and choices can be overwhelming enough to make you want to just sell the house. But don’t worry! Bathroom lighting adds aesthetics and improves safety especially in older homes. From ceiling and vanity lighting to sconces, fancy chandeliers, and recessed lighting, the options can [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]