Say hello to Paul Archambault, the newest member of our Creative Lighting Designs team! Paul has an extensive background in retail, interior design, and the building industry. He will be working at our front desk, working directly with customers to help them choose the best lighting and decor for their homes.
Paul is a hard worker, devoted to our clients and genuinely happy to represent the many quality retailers we have here at our lighting showroom. We invite you stop in and meet Paul the next chance you get!
Photo features the Minimalist Max line by Monte Carlo Ceiling Fan Company.
Once you decide that you need a ceiling fan, you may be overwhelmed by the choices. Here are three things that you need to consider when purchasing a ceiling fan.
Ceiling Height-Most fans work with 8 or 9 foot ceilings, but if you’re ceiling is higher, you may need a down rod.
Your room’s square footage-this will determine the size fan that you need, and what blade sweep (the distance from the end of one blade to the opposite blade.)
The style of your room-Are you going for a contemporary feel? Choose a modern ceiling fan style with sleek lines and minimal detail. If the space is more traditional, try something with more detail and softer lines.
There can be a lot to this decision, and we’d love to help you through it. Stop in to our showroom on Mechanic Street in Lebanon, New Hampshire to check out our selection and have us walk you through the choices available. We can help you choose the right ceiling fan for your space!
There are plenty of ways to give new life to your home through lighting design; however, there are also a few common mistakes that can keep your lighting from truly making your home shine.
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to revamp their lighting design only to feel like something is missing in the end.
If there appears to be a void or a piece missing in your home’s lighting design, here are five common lighting mistakes you may be making:
Achieve this beautifully balanced lighting look with the help of one of our certified lighting experts. Shown: The Remy collection by Feiss.
1. No Control Over Your Lights
It may sound simple, but light dimmers, motion sensors, timers and automated systems all help you stay in control of your lighting. When you’re unsure if the room is too dark or too bright, dimmers help you test and easily solve the problem with the perfect middle ground. Moods and uses of rooms change, and so should your lighting. Additionally, having better control of your lights will help you save on energy bills.
2. Light Fixture is Not the Right Size
Another common mistake in home lighting design is using the wrong size fixture. For example, when homeowners use too small of a chandelier in the dining room or bulky desk lamps in the living room, everything can seem disproportionate.
The best way to prevent buying irregular fixtures is by measuring them in the showroom. Eyeballing is tough in showrooms because fixtures tend to look smaller in the larger space of the room. Our professional staff will easily be able to assist you in ensuring you’re picking the right fixture for your space.
3. Wall Paint Colors Don’t Match the Fixture
When you try multiple different lighting fixtures in a single room, but still can’t find the right light, it’s likely due to the paint color on your wall. Even though this might seem obvious, slightly different hues in the lighting fixture and the color of paint can do different things. Usually, lighter colors work better with brighter, statement fixtures.
4. There’s Too Much Furniture in the Room
While having too much furniture in a room seems like it has little to do with lighting, it actually makes all the difference. In fact, the color and abundance of furniture can dictate the brightness of a fixture by having certain colors or items to bounce off. The more items there are, the more likely it is that your light will create shadows. With fewer items and brighter colored furniture, the light will bounce off efficiently, illuminating the room.
5. Not Using Energy-efficient Bulbs
Homeowners are still slowly adopting new LED light bulbs, but these bulbs actually provide you with a better range of light. LEDs work off a larger temperature scale, which allows you to get the perfect color of light.
Need help with your lighting plans and updates? Stop in to the showroom, we’ll be happy to walk you through your options. And if you’ve found something you love online, we’ll match the price! (Exceptions may apply.)
Do you enter your bathroom each morning wishing there was more of a pop to your overall lighting design? You’re certainly not alone; many homeowners are left uninspired by their bathroom’s look!
Since the bathroom is likely the spot you use to get ready for your day, the room is an essential part of your morning routine. Bathroom lighting can make or break your mood, helping to kick-start your morning or relax you at night as you wind down.
PHOTO CREDIT: SPACE DESIGNED BY SPACE HARMONY INTERIORS INC. WWW.SPACEHARMONY.CA, COLIN PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY
Where to Start
With bathroom lighting, you need to first think about the types of lighting fixtures you want to use. Many home designs use recessed LED light fixtures to create directional lighting. This will illuminate your bathroom space efficiently, but with light dimmers, you can control the mood with just a touch of your light switch.
Additionally, think about your sink and bathroom mirror. This is the area where you do most of your work to get ready in the morning. You need bright and vibrant lighting to ensure you don’t leave home with smeared lipstick or toothpaste in the corner of your mouth.
Move Away from the Traditional
If you’re uninspired by your bathroom lighting design, try something completely fresh and new. Instead of standard exposed light bulbs above your bathroom mirror, try adding wall sconces to each side of the mirror. Harsh lights at the top of a mirror can cast shadows that make tasks like shaving or applying makeup more difficult.
Know Your Colors
Bathrooms should be calm and relaxing, but not dark enough to put you back to sleep while you’re trying to get ready for the day. Try mixing bright, light paint colors on the wall with darker accents, such as dark wood cabinets or mirror frames. The two contrasting colors will complement one another and lend a unique design to your bathroom.
If you want more color, implement decorative pieces in the bathroom, such as a framed pictures, brightly colored towels or a shelf holding colorful bathroom knickknacks above the toilet.
It’s always best to let the accessories shine with bright colors, because you can easily change these items out. However, when investing in new paint or cabinet materials, pick something you know will stand the test of time.
We offer an extensive collection of bath lighting and would love to answer any questions you might have. Stop in to the showroom to say hello!
