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Porcelain Enamel Offers Rugged Style for Commercial Lighting

Commercial Spaces, How-To, Style Guides Betty Leave a Comment on Porcelain Enamel Offers Rugged Style for Commercial Lighting

Owning a successful business means putting your merchandise or services in the best possible light. That does not translate into simply flooding your space with as much wattage as you can afford.

Whether you own a retail boutique, a casual eatery, or an office supply store, your commercial lighting plan should help customers maneuver safely through your establishment while easily taking in all you have to offer in an inviting atmosphere.

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Raw Copper: The Old Man of Materials is Now the Comeback Kid

How-To, Residential Inspiration, Style Guides Betty Leave a Comment on Raw Copper: The Old Man of Materials is Now the Comeback Kid

If you’re a follower of design blogs, you’ve probably kept up with the chatter on this year’s design trends. From the crowning of Radiant Orchid as the color of the year to the trend of mixing metals, fabrics, and colors in a space, this year seems to be about choosing pieces you love and worrying less about making everything match!

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Lighting Location Lingo | Wet vs Damp vs Dry

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Congratulations! You’ve decided to buy some new lighting! If you’re like most consumers shopping for lighting, you concentrate on the obvious — pendant, wall sconce, gooseneck? Does my home have a retro spin, a vintage vibe, or a modern, minimalist mood? Do I need three 10″ shades or one 16″ shade to adequately light the kitchen counter? And the biggest question of all — what color will make my heart sing every time I see it?

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Lighting Resolutions: Start Your Year on the “Bright” Foot

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If you’re like me, that hopeful list of 2014 resolutions you compiled on January 1st is still hanging on your fridge waiting to be started. Fortunately, the resolutions “I resolve to read more” and “I resolve to spend more quality time with friends and family” don’t have expiration dates. However, my goal to “paint my burnt orange guest bath emerald green while it’s still en vogue” is a little more time sensitive.

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