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Meet the Author: LIGHTS ON
Distinctive lighting from top European designers, coupled with smart home technology and LED innovations, are added to exclusive designer décor to bring you Lights On. The most unusual showroom in Oakville, Lights On sells you what will drive your neighbors into bitter envy as your home is transformed into the...
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How to Clean Chandeliers
Many think that cleaning a crystal chandelier is at least a very tedious task. Let us assure you – that is a myth. In reality, if you clean the chandelier the right way, then you will not need to spend much time on it at all and the process will seem easy.
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In choosing the size of a chandelier, there are no concrete criteria of evaluation. Interior designers always advise to stay away from buying a small-sized chandelier for a large room. On the other side, the use of candelabras or small chandeliers allows, in certain cases, to attain an interesting compositional effect. Every-thing depends on your taste and wants.
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A Calculation & Guide to Picking the Right Chandelier Size
Chandeliers are designed to float in a room as an important part of the decor. Too large and this fixture will overpower the space. Too small and it will look out of place.
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Lighting up your House with new Table Lamps
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 …
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Will Funky CFL Bulb Change your Mind?
There is ongoing debate as to whether or not CFLs (compact flourescent) are indeed superior to the incandescent lights many have been using over the years. While CFLs generally provide the same amount of light as incandescents, they have a longer life span and use less power. Case in point: incandescent bulbs usually burn for 750 to 1,000 hours versus 6,000 to 15,000 hours for CFLs.
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Invoke LED Puck-lights
With energy savings up to 80%, the Invoke LED puck-light is the way to go for all of your cabinet lighting needs. With only 3W of energy and average life span of 50,000 hours you'll never have to worry about overheating or replacing another bulb again. Available in warm white and cool white, Invoke LED puck-lights also feature a solid aluminum housing and a frosted glass lens for a soft white glow.
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Understanding Permits
As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.
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Chandeliers, Area Rugs, & Color: Transform Your Entryway With These Simple Tips
As one enters your home, it’s the first thing that they see; your home’s entryway. If your house or apartment could say “hello” this is where it would happen. Unfortunately, the entryway is often overlooked as an important part of the home. Shoes and coats are scattered here and there, lighting is mediocre at best, and the day’s (or month’s) mail sits unorganized on your entryway table, maybe on top of a couple unused phone books. It’s not a very welcoming greeting and it leaves guests with a bland first impression of your home. Thankfully, all is not lost. There are big and small things you can do to improve your home’s entryway.
