During the fair the weather, often times our focus turns from inside to outside activities like landscaping. Whether you’re just starting out with a complex and elegant landscape design, just adding some small details, or looking for new ideas, we have some outdoor lighting tips for you.Tip #1: Before you plan, change or enhance your current outdoor space, take a moment to explore your yard at night. Consider how and when you will use those spaces during that time. This pre-planning stage in the beginning will help you make the right decisions.The Quick Basics of LightingYour eyes need less li ..read more

Like the fashion world, interior design trends in lighting are always changing, shifting and in some cases making a comeback.  We made a list of 4 of the hottest trends coming this 2017!1.       Mid-century Modern Lighting Design- look for fixtures that radiate both an iconic and timeless quality—think Mad Men inspired pieces with their clean lines and soothing minimalist shapes. Source: George Kovacs Lighting   2.       Keepin’ LED Simple—look for pieces that combine ..read more

 Want to increase the mood, atmosphere and look of a space? Lighting is a versatile, simple and affordable way to add a little pizazz to any room in your house.  A good light will not only add to the style of the space, but help enhance functionality—making sure you have the right kind of light for the right kind of space.Here are 12 quick and dirty tips to help you enhance the light in any space.1.       Add interesting pendantsWhether you’re using them in the more traditional sense – over a kitchen counter— or something a tad more unconventional –like a loft—these light are a great way to ad ..read more

Have you ever had questions about what exactly is a LED light, why it's the preferred light source choice, and why some look different in colour then others? Never fear! We've covered all of these questions off in this great new blog!Did you know that LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, it's basically an electronic semiconductor that efficiently emits light.So what are the advantages of LED vs. Standard or Halogen bulbs. LEDs are:1. Smaller in size 2. Use less energy 3. More reliable and durable 4. Longer life 5. Do not contain harmful toxins 6. Do not emit UV rays 7. Are simply brighterThe b ..read more

When looking for the perfect light fixture for any room in your house, style and look is usually the number priority, but you also need to make sure the fixture fills the room with the right amount of light for the room it is being installed in. Here are the five questions you should be asking yourself:1. What type of lighting usually works best in this room? While any type of lighting fixture can typically go in any type of room, it helps to have a general idea of best practices in each rooms. The chart below is a great starting point, but don’t be afraid to experiment with your choices to ma ..read more