Archive for the 'Lighting' Category
Monday, October 17th, 2011
This unique lamp has its beginnings in England, post WWII. It was created as décor in a pub out of unlikely materials. The lava lamp was made out of a cocktail shaker, old tins and other things. The secret was in the combination of oil, wax and other solids. The crude contraption has been improved [...]
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011
One of the ways by which we can brighten up a space is through the use of artificial light. This holds true when the structure of our home does not allow natural light to fully pass through the walls, and we would need artificial lighting in order to brighten up the space. One of the [...]
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Aside from the furniture and other pieces that beautify one’s home, home lighting is also something that any homeowner should consider in order to improve the mood and tone of their house. Any interior designer would agree that having the proper lighting definitely makes a difference to one’s home. Just like in photography or museum [...]
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Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Lighting fixtures can transform a gloomy house into one bright and cheerful home. Nowadays, these things not only provide function, but they can be aesthetically pleasing as well. Chandeliers are just that, decorative lights containing ornate glasses and crystals providing illumination to the whole room. These pieces date back to as early as the 1500s, [...]
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Enamored by those huge mansions and exquisite interiors owned by celebrities I watch on television, I have grown that sense of desire to revamp my space. I wanted a house that is fitting to my personality and inkling for all things intricate, yet remain functional.
I had everything worked out, from the furniture pieces, to the [...]
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
When my husband and I weren’t married yet, we had a trip to Morocco for a holiday and it was indeed one of the best times of my life. For one whole week, we delved into he place’s culture and beauty that by the end of or trip, I promised myself that I would go [...]
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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
The kitchen is one area in the house that is a good starting point in terms of trying out lighting. Different kinds of lighting themes can be put to use. Rustic lighting will go well with a cabin home and there are lots of ideas to be considered. This will include pendant or hanging [...]
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
An architect once said that beautiful furniture is all in the presentation. This is why most of us gawk and drool at furniture pieces in shops and shows. These furniture pieces are prepared and presented with accent lighting. You can have drab furniture but when it is given fabulous lighting, it won’t loom so drab. [...]
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
It takes people who appreciate functionality with elegance and flair to value tiffany lamps. Lamps are basically for illumination. We use hanging lamps to focus on something we are doing on the kitchen counter or dining table. A sconce will add flair to an entrance foyer. A table lamp is necessary for comfortable writing and [...]
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Monday, July 25th, 2011
Landscape lighting refers to the use of outdoor illumination of private gardens and public landscapes; for the enhancement and purposes of safety, nighttime aesthetics, accessibility, security, recreation, sports, and social and event uses. You can also use a contemporary table lantern candle to add a visual delight to your outdoor lighting design. These lighting fixtures [...]
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