by emma | Oct 9, 2018 | Inspiration, Lighting
How easy is it to get in and out of your bed? Do you have to lower yourself waaaaay down or perhaps go up on your tippy toes to sit? Things can get even trickier if you have weak knees, a sore hip or a bad back (like me). Or maybe you need to transfer yourself from a...
by emma | Dec 12, 2017 | Inspiration, Lighting
With the holiday season coming up are you looking for a way to add a bit of drama to your home? A simple way to do this is to add a chandelier to a room or two. They’re not just for the foyer or dining room anymore. These light fixtures come in all shapes, sizes and...
by emma | Nov 7, 2017 | Bathrooms, Building and Planning, Lighting
Good bathroom lighting is as important for safety as it is for vanity. Statistics show it’s one of the most dangerous rooms in your house due to injuries from falls. Good lighting will help you see better and therefore avoid the slippery wet spots on your floor. It’ll...
by emma | Sep 12, 2017 | Kitchens, Lighting
The kitchen is the hub of the home where life happens, people gather, and a wide range of activities take place. These varying activities will require different levels of light. Some of these activities may include dealing with sharp knives, boiling water and hot oil....
by emma | Aug 15, 2017 | Building and Planning, Inspiration, Lighting
I found myself in a lighting showroom today by chance… Or maybe, I subconsciously planned my route around the city to end up going right by it? Either way, it’s time to turn my thoughts toward the electrical plan for our cottage. Since electrical installation begins...
by emma | Mar 7, 2017 | Inspiration, Lighting
Electrical sockets are an absolute necessity in your home, but are not the most attractive things around. If you find them an eyesore there are ways of disguising them and lessening their visual impact. Check out the solutions below to minimize their ugly-factor in...
