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The Light & Bright 5 Year Makeover

Rachael and her husband have spent the last 5 years transforming their bedroom into a great place to spend the night. Their use of subtle color truly comes alive when coupled with the natural light...

Stunning Shadows in Modern Homes

Looking at beautiful photographs of homes is all well and good, but often it's the intangible, ephemeral things that give a home its unique character. We're always drawn to the way light and shadows...

Look! Outdoor Light Fixture Inside

After a recent visit to Nebraska, we noticed one of our family members had changed out the light over their kitchen sink. It's a large open area in front of a window that overlooks the garden, and n...

Roundup: Light, Bright and Beautiful Homes

Post holiday season is a time when our homes are finally able to take a sigh of relief. The holiday decorations have been packed up and stored for another year, the presents have all been given and ...

Lack Luster Lighting
Adventures In Loft Living Day 5

As most of us know lighting in your homes and spaces can either make or break the feel of them. Bad lighting can make even the most well designed room feel insignificant and great lighting can make ...

How Light Affects White (& Other Colors, Too)

Before you patchwork your wall with $3.99 paint samples—ah, how quickly it adds up to $20 and counting—review these tips on how light affects the qualities of white. And Calypso Blue, Tickled Pink...

Oversized Light Fixtures

Attack of the killer task lamp! (Just kidding.) Since reviewing novelty store GreatBigStuff.com last week, we've had giant-sized home goods on the brain, particularly lighting. In the right space, a...

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