Whether it’s a quiet family dinner or a formal party, the backyard can be a perfect hosting space. Kids have room to run around, hosts can invite more people, and no one has to vacuum at the end of the night. But when the sun starts to set - you'll want to have thought ahead about how you can keep the party going without having to move …
6 Simple Ways to Turn Your Backyard into an Inspiring Oasis
Whether your backyard is large or small, verdant or concrete, you want to make the most of your outdoor space by making it a beautiful and comfortable place where you want to spend your time. No matter what you have to work with, we’ve put together 6 suggestions that will help you make your backyard feel like a true oasis from the world. 1. Create …
Outdoor Lighting: 27 Easy Ways to Light Up Every Season
The shifting seasons signal change, and the use of your outdoor lighting also changes with the seasons! The days get longer and shorter, the weather can be wild, and our activities vary to adapt to the temperatures. In some seasons good lighting is good enough to just look good, but in other cases, it serves an important function for safety, …
Lighting Design to Match Your Home: Modern, Traditional, and Transitional Lighting Styles
When our clients furnish a new home or upgrade their lighting, one of their main concerns is matching light fixtures to their overall design. After all, what kind of lighting look good with shabby-chic or modern farmhouse décor? It’s a valid question! Just like fashion or interior design, lighting fixtures can be divided into general styles …
Dark Sky Lighting: Mysteries Revealed
When was the last time you really saw the beautiful night sky? Was it in your backyard last night or your last camping trip? Too often, the breathtaking night sky is just a summer memory, overshadowed by street lamps and light pollution. That’s where Dark Sky lighting comes in. Dark Sky outdoor lighting is designed to point the light towards …
Home Lighting Design Guide for Every Space
Lighting – it can make or break a room, budget, or mood. Do you feel inadequate to style your home whether it is a new build, under full renovation, or just itching for some change? Knowing proper interior aesthetic and design principles; including contrast, balance, movement, texture, proportion, repetition, and color when it comes to …
Outdoor Ceiling Fans- What You Need to Know
There’s no better way to spend warm summer days or nights than on your back porch with a cold beverage in hand – but what would make these carefree summer days even better? A cool breeze fanning your face. We’re talking outdoor ceiling fans.Not only are outdoor fans ideal for keeping porches and patios cool, but they also add an element of style to …
Exterior Envy- Top Trending Styles
Break out the patio furniture...it's officially outdoor living season! Ready to up your exterior game this year? We're breaking down the latest trends that will help create some major Exterior Envy at your home this Summer. …
Bracket Madness
March has finally arrived and Spring is in the air! To celebrate the season, we have gathered our top bracket picks for the outdoors. Take a peek at the contenders we think will create a slam-dunk look on your home exterior this year. …
The Style Guide- Exterior Top Picks
Ready to update your exterior look this year? Check out some of our favorite picks for each signature style and get your home refreshed for the summer season ahead. …