http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/lighting-articles.htm Up to date Lighting Articles and information from HomeRenovationGuide en-us info@homerenovationguide.com Thu, 15 May 2008 16:24:24 EDT Copyright 2007, HomeRenovationGuide,com http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/chandeliers.htm Chandeliers are ubiquitous in contemporary design. Many of us do not realize just how prevalent they are due to the changes they have undergone since their original debut. Chandeliers have been used as a practical lighting solution since medieval times, when they were essentially a wooden cross containing nails that allowed candles to be secured to the edges. The fixture would then be raised to a reasonable height by a chain, which was secured to a hook on the wall. Since nocturnal lighting was very expensive in those days, chandeliers quickly because a symbol of statu Thu, 01 May 2008 10:06:34 EDT http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/chandeliers.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/lightingguide.htm This guide aims to inform you on different aspects of lighting to help you buy the right combination for your home. Everyone has individualistic taste that reflects our lifestyle and preferences. When it comes to lighting, few people pay attention to details, whereas a thoughtful approach can help you bring to life your very own home in ways that add drama and ambience to any space.Start with a realistic list of the lighting fixtures you require. With lighting, you need to look beyond the trend, because you don’t want to buy a fashionable lamp only to change it one ye Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:01 EDT http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/lightingguide.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/arroyo.htm How may times have you arrived after dark as a visitor to a home that was dominated by a single harsh source of light? It may be a single porch light with a high wattage bulb that hurts to look at or a motion activated security floodlight that lights up the entire street. Even a pole mounted lantern with clear glass and a 100 watt bulb, or, a string of closely spaced path lights with exposed light sources can seem harsh and uninviting. These lighting schemes have one thing in common: the light is so bright and glaring it causes everything else to appear dark, flat and Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:23:12 EDT http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/arroyo.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/buffet.htm Buffet lamps can be used throughout the home in addition to decorating your dining room. These lamps are extremely versatile and come in so many different styles, colors, shapes and motifs, that any room in your home can benefit from an addition of a buffet lamp. The proper lighting brings warmth and coziness to every home and table lamps are a simple way of accomplishing just the right affect.Once used for the buffet table for the purpose of decoration and for a bit of illumination, buffet lamps are now used in every room of the house. Bedrooms are a popular place to Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:57:47 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/buffet.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/decorhaven.htm Selecting the right furnishing and putting it in all the right places is only part of the challenge when decorating our homes. Certainly there is much to consider beyond the basics, wall decor might be one element, and carefully placed ornamental pieces might be another element that turn an ordinary house into a home that demonstrates the good taste and style of the occupants, naturally each piece we bring into our home reflects us in some ways, and while some pieces even effect us. Absolutely one of the most important, but often overlooked home decorating accessories Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:39:41 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/decorhaven.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/chandeliers.htm Are you a homeowner looking to add a vintage look of complete elegance to your home? Then what better way to do this than to have vintage chandeliers hanging from the ceiling which will make you be the envy of the whole neighborhood? You can create any atmosphere you like by adding a chandelier to a room. You can create the look that you are after whether you want to create:-• A Romantic Mood• Calm• Elegance• WarmthWhy should you go for Vintage Chandeliers?Do you think that chandeliers are something that really would add some great character and personality to your Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:04:31 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/chandeliers.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/tiffany.htm There are many sayings that exemplify the role our home plays in our lives. Such sayings include, “Home is where the heart is,” or “Home is where you hang you hat,” and of course “There’s no place like home.” While each saying evokes images to most people’s mind, what does you home say about you? Making sure that your home expresses who you are is important. A splash of style and elegance done tastefully can turn a ho-hum home into a definite “WOW!”I have been in a number of homes that have been “decorated” with things that the people in the home like. Noth Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:44:55 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/tiffany.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/outdoorlighting.htm A successful outdoor lighting plan requires selecting the right fixtures, then placing and wiring them correctly. Waterproof pond lights should be used for illuminating pools, fountains and other water features. Offset path lights for lighting walkways. Cone lights should highlight walkways and the surrounding plants. Tree-mounted spotlights can be used to simulate moonlight, and flood lights should be used to illuminate trees, buildings and other large elements.Take the time to install your outdoor lighting correctly. Your lighting fixtures will last longer, cast more Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:37:07 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/outdoorlighting.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/lsc.htm Proper room lighting in your home is as essential as the furnishings. You can use chandeliers around your home as beautiful centerpieces and make bold and elegant statements. Use the following sizing and positioning guidelines when installing a chandelier in your home.When choosing a dining room chandelier, the chandelier should neither overpower the table nor look too small. Measure the table (if it’s round, measure its diameter, if it’s a rectangle, measure its width), and then subtract 12 inches (30 cm) from that number. A well-proportioned chandelier shou Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:19:40 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/lsc.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/tiffany-lamps.htm In this day and age, people are not known to conform to the norm. We are always on the lookout for home decor that is unique and beautiful at the same time, which are exactly the words used to describe Tiffany style lamps. Though these types of lamps are no stranger to the world, they have just begun to rise in their popularity. Tiffany style lamps were once very popular in the 19th century, but that popularity waned until recently.When you are looking for a lamp that is stylish, beautiful, unique, and elegant, you need look no further. These lamps have the ability to Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:07:28 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/tiffany-lamps.htm