Category: Interior Lighting

Eight Magical Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Porch to Create Your Own Dreamland in San Diego

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are five times more effective than incandescent ones. Improvements in the efficiency of light bulbs and the lowered price of electricity have meant that it is more viable than ever to add extra light sources to your San Diego home.

With that said, how can you get a great-looking entrance with a lighting plan?

Below we discuss our essential outdoor lighting ideas for your porch that you can incorporate into your own lighting design. 

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Modern Bedroom Lighting Design Ideas for Santaluz, CA Homes

Lighting design can vastly influence the look of a space. It’s no wonder why theatrical lighting designers are in such high demand. Many people don’t realize it, but your lighting can influence the look of a bedroom just as much as your furniture or paint color.

Depending on your bedroom lighting, your space can look larger or smaller. Your lights will also influence the hue your color takes. 

How do you take advantage of the best modern bedroom lighting design ideas for your Santaluz home? This article will walk you through everything you need to know about bedroom lighting, beautiful bedroom light fixtures, romantic bedroom ceiling lights, and in general, the best lighting ideas for your style and situation. 

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Consider Dimmer Switches for Your Next Light Fixture

Lighting is a critical component to making a house feel like home. People want something in the Goldilocks zone. Not too bright, but not too dark either.

Dimmer switches are the solution. They make it easy to adjust light levels, offering a wide range of mood lighting. They can also help conserve energy and help your bulbs last longer.

Here, we talk about why installing dimmer switches is a pro-level move for homeowners in the San Diego area.

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Common Lighting Mistakes You Will Want to Avoid

Having good lighting in your house is important to so much more than being able to see when it gets dark. From how light can affect the mood and feel of a room, to helping you regulate your sleep patterns, it’s essential to set up your lights in the best way possible.

However, if you’re not careful, you can make lighting errors that will cost you a lot of time and money in the long run. So what can you do to avoid these?

We’re glad you asked. Here’s our guide to the common lighting mistakes you’ll want to avoid.

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Beautiful Ways to Spread Lights to Your Trees

It’s that time of year again! With the winter nights setting in and the holidays around the corner, it’s time to bust out your holiday lights and start spreading that festive cheer. After all, this year’s been tough, so we’re being encouraged to put our lights up early and spread those tidings of comfort and joy!

However, why stick with the same old style for your tree lights when you can mix it up and have some fun. Check out our five favorite ways to spread lights on your trees and start getting creative with your festive displays.

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How Recessed Bedroom Lighting Can Improve Sleep Quality

We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping. So why waste all that time on a bad night’s sleep?

Research suggests that your environment is important to consider when improving the quality of your shut-eye. One of the most common problems affecting sleep quality is a bad bedroom lighting set-up.

With some expert lighting advice and installation, you can turn your bedroom into a sleepy sanctuary. Check out how recessed bedroom lighting can drastically improve the quality of your sleep. Continue reading “How Recessed Bedroom Lighting Can Improve Sleep Quality”

Restoring and Updating Vintage Light Fixtures

The global secondhand home goods market is now worth over 4.9 billion USD. This growth mirrors the increased interest homeowners have in eco-friendly shopping, vintage trends, and DIY home improvement.

Some home goods, however, are easier to restore or update than others. It’s one thing to buy a secondhand bookcase and give it a fresh coat of paint. It’s another to buy vintage light fixtures and learn not only how to restore it aesthetically, but bring it back to working condition.

Lighting is something that can make or break a room and finding the perfect light fixture is an opportunity you never want to miss! That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that will help you bring vintage light fixtures into your home improvement repertoire.

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What to Consider Before Scheduling a Lighting Consultation

Are you looking to add depth, warmth, or drama to your home? Have you planned everything from colors to furnishings perfectly, but you are still not getting the finish you hoped for? If so, landscape lighting could be for you.

However, before you book a lighting consultation, you should think about what you actually want from the professional. Below, we discuss some factors you need to think about before your lighting consultation.

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Under Cabinet Lighting Perks in Your Kitchen

When we see dream kitchens in magazines, articles and advertisements, they’re usually big and bright spaces. However, not all of us are lucky enough to have kitchens with abundant natural light.

So how do you make your kitchen look and feel more inviting and efficient? One way is to add extra lighting.

Under cabinet lighting is a subtle, yet effective way of brightening up a kitchen. Cabinet lighting also adds value and can give the room a more upscale appearance.

Check out these benefits to under cabinet lighting and discover why you should install them in your San Diego home.

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