If the down-home charm of farmhouse style speaks to you, you’re not alone! It’s a trendy style with staying power, and now’s a great time to start adding farmhouse décor around any home. If you’re unsure how to start, however, switching out your light fixtures is the perfect starting point. There’s no repainting, rearranging wall…
Keeping up with trends, whether commercially or only as an observer, can be a fun hobby! There’s so much variety, beauty, and class in this world. However, trends in fashion, décor, and even lighting, revolve quickly. If you’re thinking of replacing a more permanent part of your home, such as the flooring, plumbing, or lighting,…
It’s no secret—home décor is more than just a mode of self-expression. It’s also an influential part of your every-day environment that also affects your mood, productivity, ability to focus and so much more. Stay true to your taste while staying in style, using these tried-and-true design principles. 1. Unity Aim for complimentary tones, colors,…
As millennials flood the housing market, it might be a great time to think about how you can maximize your home value for sale now or in the future. How can you get the most bang for your buck, avoid never-ending renovations, and steer clear of overwhelming DIY projects? Here are six easy ways to…
Now that we’ve given plenty of attention to the age-old debate about how to place toilet paper, I think it’s time to move on to something else. A well-lit bathroom can make or break your morning routine, and vanity lighting is a huge part of that! How often do we really stop to consider vanity…
Have you ever noticed how certain lights make things look different? Take a hair salon, for example. The stylist dyes your hair and it looks great in the salon, but when you go outside, it’s a completely different color! That isn’t bad styling— but it might be caused by bad lighting. Here’s an in-depth review…
Is your workspace working for you? Studies have demonstrated that the way you light your business affects everything from how customers perceive your brand to your mood and even employee productivity. Get lighting right and take your business to the next level! Here, we’ll cover seven lighting tricks to add that ‘it’ factor to your…
Now through July 24th Creative Lighting is having an in store special for social media customers. What does this mean? Well, we have a coupon that is available on our Facebook page that we are also sending out over Twitter. We see it as a way to say "thank you" to all the people who "follow" us on Twitter and "Like" us on Facebook. We realize …
June Market releases show a wide variety of refined naturals. Natural elements such as, burlap, twigs, linen, cork, stone, shell and driftwood are being incorporated into all types of lighting. These natural elements are a great way to add texture and warmth to your decor without having to be too "rustic". Stone and iron chandeliers, mother of …
Lighting has a larger decorative value today than it did even a few short years ago, and consumers are now choosing lighting products as an important accessory to their overall home design. Three Major Movements. Most of today's design choices fall under one of three definite categories: casual elegance, with fixtures a bit more upscale in design …
Ceiling fans — a technology used by our grandparents — are an effective and relatively inexpensive way to feel more comfortable. Energy Starfan-light combinations use about the same amount of electricity as a light bulb and are about 50 percent more energy efficient than conventional fans. In addition, according to the ceiling fan industry, “Using …
When helping individuals select new lighting for their home, I often end up asking them my favorite question..." where is your element of surprise?" There is a vast sea of decorative light fixtures out there that can make home lighting selections a bit daunting, to say the least. When I see people steering onto the commonly traveled path of same …
The most common question I get asked regarding LED lighting is, "Can I replace my lightbulbs with LEDs ?' This is a simple question, but requires a bit of a long-winded response. The short answer is, Yes- LED light bulbs are ready for your home. However, the cost of top-quality LED light bulbs that mimic incandescent bulbs can be upwards of $100 …
The heart of every ceiling fan is the motor. The motor is responsible for producing quiet operation while driving the blades for air movement. Look for high-quality motors with heavy-duty windings and sealed bearings that are permanently lubricated. Smaller, less powerful motors found on lower quality fans may produce higher operating temperatures, …
It's that time of year when we start thinking of summer and the warm days ahead. Before you know it we'll be thinking of ways to beat the heat. A ceiling fan is a great way to cool a room and also add a decorative element. Of course, there are some general guidelines when choosing a fan. Ceiling fans should generally be centered in the room, with …
Selecting the right sized outdoor lanterns for your home sometimes poses a challenge. Here are some tips for a fit that’s just right: If you have one light next to your front door: it should measure about 1/3 the height of the door. the center of the bulb should be about 66” above the threshold of the door. If you have two lights on either …
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