Design

There are many folks who would argue that the living room is in fact the most important room as opposed to the dining room. I would definitely agree that the living room is certainly as versatile. So if you have put together a wonderfully stylish living room displaying all your eclectic designs and possibly even artistic work, what is the point if you can’t see it for half or more of the day? Let us help you light up the life of your living room.

When it comes to kitchen lighting ideas, there are all kinds of options. Do you go with a pendant? Track lighting? Recessed lights? In this post, we’ll break down some of the most popular kitchen lighting fixtures and the benefits of each lighting type.

When choosing lighting for your entryway you must take several factors into consideration. First of all you want to decide the type of lighting you want and why. Are you looking for a chandelier to make a design statement right away? Do you want to try something more traditional with your foyer lighting like wall sconces?

Who doesn't love their very own home theater or media room right in their home? Whether it's in a back den, tucked in the basement, or part of your living room, you can always retreat to your personal movie theater to get lost in your favorite movie. Reclining in a comfy chair with movie posters adorning the walls, it doesn't get any better than that. Don't forget the popcorn!

Did you know that electricity for lighting did not exist until 1879? Before then, gaslighting, candles, or oil lamps was the only way to bring illumination into a space. Today’s antique style lighting guide focuses predominantly on the electric bulb. This might include antique reproduction lighting that mimics kerosene products but accommodates modern conveniences. So, pull up your neo-rococo chair or get comfy on the imitation Victorian fainting couch to find out more.

When you're looking to add lighting to your current industrial decor, look for fixtures that incorporate distressed wood, iron pipes, dark finishes, and Edison bulbs. Created with simple designs and sturdy materials, these classic lighting fixtures are easy to match and integrate with your existing room decor. We've got a complete selection of industrial lighting, including lamps, pendants, chandeliers, ceiling lights, and outdoor lights.

Tiffany style lighting catches the eye with a unique stained glass design. Originally crafted by Louis Comfort Tiffany's design studio in the 1890s, these light fixtures are categorized by having irregular edges and floral elements. The segmented glass shades feature multiple colors and shapes.

Interested in learning how to take indoor pictures like a professional? If you have yet to purchase an indoor photography lighting kit, have no fear. You can still take amazing photos with some simple home furnishings. Consider using the adjustable table lamp sitting on your bedside table or office desk for adding light to your set. Below are a few additional indoor photography lighting tips you can use to help get the most out of your indoor photos and take pictures like a pro.

When we decided to landscape the front of our home, our landscape designer sent us on a tour of the town’s most beautifully landscaped front yards. We loved driving around to different neighborhoods, admiring the flower-filled beds in front of one home and the mature trees towering over another, but it wasn’t until he asked us to revisit some of those homes again, at night, did we see the full picture of exterior accent lighting.

Twice a year at the Dallas Market Center, people from all over flock to the “International Home of Lighting” to discover all of the new product collections that are being released and they often take notes on the top trends circulating about. This popular and large event is known as "Lightovation", or the Dallas International Lighting Show. We have compiled a Lightovation 2018 report which explains the top 5 trends found at Lightovation this June, and some of our favorites which are coming soon. Our list was put together based on the feedback circulating from our brand CEOs, and Directors, as well as the showroom walkthroughs and other articles populating around these popular trends! So, that being said, while we think these are pretty great, we also have the proof that this is “what’s in” for 2018.