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How to Choose the Right Light for Foyer & Entryway

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When guests enter your home, what is their first reaction? In order to get that wow from your visitors (or future home buyers), you'll want to make sure your foyer lighting is up to par. From crystal chandeliers to simple flush mount lights, there are many foyer lighting options available. Read on for advice about choosing the perfect fit for your home! Chandeliers Chandeliers add a bold, glamorous look to your entryway, and they come in a variety of styles including elegant crystal chandeliers, colonial candle styles or sleek drums and cage chandeliers.  Crystal Chandelier Crystal chandeliers are typically made of dangling crystal prisms, and the glass usually consists of chemical content, for instance, lead crystal. This helps add a multitude of special qualities to the chandelier like softness, clarity, and resonance. Even within crystal chandeliers, you will a number of styles and designs, ranging from contemporary to romantic.  Cage Chandelier As the name suggests, these are m

Do LED Lights Get Hot When in Use?

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If you're considering upgrading to LED lights, you're probably wondering whether they get hot. After all, many older light bulbs are known to give off a great deal of heat when in use. LEDs do get hot but not nearly as hot as incandescent lights, which can reach up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) under normal use conditions. LEDs produce heat out the back end of the bulb through a process called thermal conduction, which cools down the light in the form of infrared radiation and convection. Because LEDs don't emit much heat from their faces and conduct most of it into cooling materials, they can be safely touched with bare hands even after being on for hours. The answer to "Do LED lights get hot?" is definitely yes—but thanks to new technology and energy-saving practices, LEDs aren't nearly as dangerous as incandescent lights used to be. The heat from an LED bulb is transmitted to the heat sink through a combination of conduction and convection

A Stylish Way to Light Up Your Home Garden

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A well-lighted home garden can bring about various benefits. While outdoor lighting is one of the most effective ways to enhance the exterior appearance of your home, it also increases security and safety around your property. At night time, a well-lit garden will make intruders stay away by making them visible to you and your neighbors when they try to hide in the dark. In addition, an illuminated garden can help you avoid accidents and injuries as you walk around your property at night or on early morning hours. When deciding on how to light up your exterior space, consider these stylish ideas. A highlight shrubs and bushes – Outdoor lights are not only used for major areas like trees and staircases but also for smaller features in your yard like shrubbery or greenery. Just select the proper lighting fixture that will either be mounted on the ground or installed above ground level near the shrubs that you want to illuminate. Consider using spotlights with adjustable arms if you want

2022 Glass Pendant Style Trends

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Glass is a versatile, beautiful material for your pendant lights. It is also a material that can be shaped into many different forms, which allows the creation of many different styles of light fixtures. In the following article we will explore some of the most popular types of glass pendant lighting styles to help you find them perfect fit for your home. What are Glass Pendants Glass pendant lights are a great way to add elegance, glamour and style to any setting. They're also convenient for adding a touch of class to your home or business at a low cost. Glass pendant lights come in many shapes and sizes and can be used in various settings: kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms. They work well with other lighting types such as wall sconces or ceiling fixtures. Why glass pendant lights are so popular Glass pendant lights are a great way to add a splash of color to a room. They can be used to add some style, too. Glass pendants are popular because they allow y

The Basics of Lighting Layering for Your Home

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I'm a lighting designer and I focus on lighting that helps create a sense of natural light in homes. That's why I always focus on how light can help make rooms feel larger, make people more comfortable, and help highlight the architecture of the space. But layering your lighting is also one of the best ways to reduce glare, which is something everyone wants when they're relaxing at home. The first step to layering your lights in your home is to think critically about the spaces that you want to improve. Take a look at each room and think about what areas are already well-lit, what areas need more light, and what areas might benefit from new features like dimmers or motion sensors. No matter how big or small your space is, lighting can make any room feel cozy—and sometimes even bigger! If you have too many bright lights shining down on guests it will become overwhelming after a while so be sure to pay attention to where these fixtures are placed and how they are being used.

A Combination of Timeless Art and Technology: Tiffany Glass Ceiling Fan

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If you are looking for a gorgeous and functional ceiling fan that will not only entertain you with its performance and style, but also soothe you with its looks, then our Tiffany inspired ceiling fans is the perfect solution. The design of these fans has been inspired by the glass art of Louis Comfort Tiffany. These masterpieces of craftsmanship have been created by skilled artisans who have been working in this area for several generations. This is why their products are unique and amazing. What is tiffany glass? Tiffany glass is a type of stained glass that was developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and made popular in the early 20th century. The term is usually applied to windows and other architectural features, but it can also be used for lamps, vases, jewelry boxes, chandeliers and other decorative objects. Tiffany's work often featured brightly colored flowers on a white background; however he incorporated many different colors with his stained-glass creations. This technique ga

What is a Farmhouse Chandelier? Some Things You Need to Know!

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Farmhouse chandeliers—and farmhouse décor in general—are all the rage these days. From Fixer Upper to Pinterest boards, it's everywhere you look. But what is a Farmhouse Chandelier exactly? And is it right for your home? Read on for a primer on what constitutes a Farmhouse Chandelier and whether it's right for your home Farmhouse style can be fun Farmhouse style is a popular design trend, with many homeowners turning to this comfortable, casual, and traditional look. The characteristics of farmhouse chandeliers include a rustic, wooden frame; a lightbulb shape; a metal chain; and exposed wiring. Farmhouse chandeliers are made from wood or metal frames to appear as though they've been repurposed from an older building or piece of furniture. They're often shaped like candelabra (the type of candleholder used in olden days) with coils of wire around their perimeter that hold lightbulbs instead of candles. The wires can be wrapped in rope or cloth for added texture and visu