It's officially the season of darkness. Minnesota winter months bring brisk air and reduced light, which makes it the perfect time of year to amp up your lamp situation! With so many options to consider, it can be difficult to know which lamp type is best for your particular space. We can help! Check out our quick guide on how to best …
Fall Favorites- lighting trends of the season
Everyone loves the trends of Fall in the Midwest: rich colors, warm layers, neutral textiles- the list is long. The Autumn season is a crowd favorite and a great time of year to re-fresh your home in preparation for the holiday season ahead. We're breaking down a few of our favorite Fall lighting trends that will add a special seasonal touch to …
Lighting Basics- The Right Bulb
Incandescent? Halogen? LED? Determining the right type of light bulb for your lighting needs can be utterly confusing. With so many different types of lighting available to us today, how does one weed through the options? …
PORTABLE POTENTIAL
The all and mighty portable lamp. Many may have forgotten it's duty and pledged illuminating purpose, but not those lighting buffs who truly grasp the importance that great portable lighting serves. No...not us. We are here to enlighten you (pun intended) on why you shall never forget the addition of portable pieces in your home. Here are six …
The Big Six- Impactful Lighting Updates For Your Home
Updating your lighting doesn't have to be intimidating. There are many easy and efficient ways to create big lighting impact in your home. Let us walk you through the six main areas to focus your lighting efforts on, and the best approach for each space in order to reap great reward with illumination! …
Here comes the HALF YEARLY SALE!
It has arrived... The Creative Lighting HALF YEARLY SALE is going on NOW! Our entire showroom is on sale, which means it is the perfect time to spruce up for Spring and get a head start on your home improvement projects. With plenty of new styles and exciting trends to choose from, we can assure you that you will be bouncing into this new …
MID-CENTURY TAKEOVER
The wave of Mid-Century Modern design has taken over the marketplace. As one of the most popular trends in interior styling today, finding the right lighting fixtures to achieve this look can be an overwhelming endeavor. Here's a step by step guide on how to pick your perfect mid-century lighting fixtures, without actually taking a step "back" in …
Our FAVORITE Mid-Century Mod Picks!
With so many lighting fixtures at our fingertips, selecting the exact-right piece for your mid-century styled home can be a difficult task. We have put together a few of our favorite picks to help get you inspired and steer you in the right direction. Take a peek at our Top 6 must have looks for Mid-Century Modern Perfection. FAVORITE WALL …
The Art of the Forge
For more than 40 years, Hubbardton Forge has been hand-crafting artistic lighting product in one of our country's oldest and largest commercial iron forges in existence. Established in Vermont in 1974, Hubbardton now employs over 220 people and prides themselves on their American manufacturing and unique and artistic lighting products. In a world …
The New Energy Code- what you need to know…
As of February 2015, a new energy code started being enforced in the Minnesota building industry. It has now become mandatory that at least 75% of all lighting fixtures installed in a new construction or remodeling project shall be equipped with "high-efficiency" lamping. Though that large percentage can seem intimidating at first, it is more …