Say hello to Paul Archambault, the newest member of our Creative Lighting Designs team!  Paul has an extensive background in retail, interior design, and the building industry.  He will be working at our front desk, working directly with customers to help them choose the best lighting and decor for their homes. Paul is a hard worker, devoted to our clients and genuinely happy to represent the many quality retailers we have here at our lighting showroom.  We invite you stop in and meet Paul the next chance you get!

We as lighting designers are driven by the desire to provide better lighting for everyone. Whether you are considering lighting for a single piece of artwork, a room in your home, an entire estate, or a commercial high rise – a lighting designer can provide the knowledge and understanding that will save you time and money. Many think that it is more convenient to shop online.  This is true for household necessities like toilet paper, pantry items and things like books.  They’re easy purchases, where you can see all the details in the description.  What you see is what you get, and it’s...

If you have an older home, you may feel as though you never have enough light.  Wouldn't it be great to add recessed lighting? Until recently, adding them to an older home required large insulating cans to be placed in the ceiling.  This made recessed lighting nearly impossible to add to a remodel when you had no access to the ceiling space above. Now, there are shallow recessed lights available from DALS Lighting!  We are very excited to carry these lights because: *They come in a variety of sizes and trim colors *There is a wet location version for showers *They have a super...

    The weather outside may be cooling down, but it's still hot in the dorm rooms.  And maybe in your home office as well. So, we had to share with you this little powerhouse; the Fanimation Mini Breeze! It's just 6 1/2 inches tall, fitting nicely on your desk without taking up too much space and ruffling papers.  Finished in brushed nickel, this fan looks like an antique, and it plugs into your USB port on your computer! Now, what college kid (or office professional) wouldn't love that? Grab yours at our showroom.  And, before you stop in, make sure you sign...

Many homeowners don’t realize just how significant a role lighting plays in the look and feel of every room in a home. While it should be a primary concern, lighting is often a last-minute addition to an otherwise carefully calculated home design. Lighting can make or break a perfectly coordinated room. The beauty of your furniture, the style of the art on the walls and the sleekness of your floors and counters won’t matter if the lighting design does not highlight everything in the proper way. It is key homeowners recognize that lighting serves a far greater purpose than simply...

Once you decide that you need a ceiling fan, you may be overwhelmed by the choices.  Here are three things that you need to consider when purchasing a ceiling fan. Ceiling Height-Most fans work with 8 or 9 foot ceilings, but if you're ceiling is higher, you may need a down rod. Your room's square footage-this will determine the size fan that you need, and what blade sweep (the distance from the end of one blade to the opposite blade.) The style of your room-Are you going for a contemporary feel?  Choose a modern ceiling fan style with sleek lines and minimal detail.  If the space...

The only national consumer magazine on residential lighting has arrived! We are so proud to have had a hand in the creation of the 2016 Better Homes & Gardens Lighting Magazine!  Brian and Lois sat down with editors and created original content to help the consumer make smart, stylish choices for their home lighting. The 120-page special interest publication features the latest in lighting for every room in your home. In it, you will learn about new advances in lighting technology and all the best tips for getting the right light. Additionally, you will receive information about...

  "A lighting designer can help you by pulling together a cohesive lighting plan," says our very own Lois Horan as quoted in an upcoming editorial feature for Trend Watch Magazine.  She goes on to outline the reasons that a qualified lighting designer can help you avoid costly mistakes, choose the right products, and to do so with the utmost style. Take a peek at the article before it hits newsstands April 4th! Also check us out on Facebook, Pinterest and Houzz!

The lighting design in your home could have a profound effect on the property’s appeal to potential buyers.  While this may seem surprising, something as simple as the right lighting can improve both the value and attractiveness of your home. How interior lighting impacts property value Homes with outdated light fixtures or ones that are falling apart will, not surprisingly, be less appealing to buyers. When buyers walk through a home and see dated fixtures, what they really see is more renovation costs. New home buyers are typically stressed enough with the idea of saving for a down...

There are plenty of ways to give new life to your home through lighting design; however, there are also a few common mistakes that can keep your lighting from truly making your home shine. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to revamp their lighting design only to feel like something is missing in the end. If there appears to be a void or a piece missing in your home’s lighting design, here are five common lighting mistakes you may be making: 1. No Control Over Your Lights It may sound simple, but light dimmers, motion sensors, timers and automated systems all help you stay in control...