Do you enter your bathroom each morning wishing there was more of a pop to your overall lighting design?  You’re certainly not alone; many homeowners are left uninspired by their bathroom’s look! Since the bathroom is likely the spot you use to get ready for your day, the room is an essential part of your morning routine. Bathroom lighting can make or break your mood, helping to kick-start your morning or relax you at night as you wind down.   Where to Start With bathroom lighting, you need to first think about the types of lighting fixtures you want to use. Many home...

If you've decided to add some elegance to your home lighting design with pendant light fixtures, you might be wondering how to install them. Luckily, pendant lights are not extremely difficult to install, and most avid do-it-yourself people can get it done within an hour or two. Here are eight easy steps to install a pendant light fixture: 1. Cut the Power Remember, if you're not comfortable working with your home's electrical wires, you should contact a professional for help. However, for those who are up for the challenge, the first thing you need to do is turn off the power through...

There are three basic types of lighting that work together in your home: Ambient (general lighting) Task Accent A good lighting plan combines all three types to light an area according to function and style. Ambient lighting provides an area with overall illumination. Also known as general lighting, it radiates a comfortable level of brightness without glare and allows you to see and walk about safely. In some spaces such as laundry rooms, the ambient lighting also serves as the primary source of task lighting. It can be accomplished with chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted...

This is the time of year when we make resolutions like "create a budget," or "get those photos into a book once and for all." These are organizational tasks that would be easier to stick to if you had an inviting workspace in your home. Here's how to do it! 1. Reduce Outside Communication If you need to get work done, you don't want to go to public spaces such as coffee shops or libraries. If you do this, you run the risk of being distracted. Your work time could be significantly affected if you run into a friend while out. Limit all sources of communication and try your best to disconnect...

Did you leave your shopping for the last minute?  It's okay, we've all done it!  Instead of buying an ill-fitting sweater or a toy that will lose its luster in about a week, consider the gift of light this Christmas! We've rounded up our favorite lighting gifts for men, women and kids below-all available now at our Mechanic Street location.  We offer free lighting consultations and match online pricing, so local and come see us soon! FOR HER: A lovely mirror from Vagabond Vintage will dress up any wall! FOR HIM:  A contemporary and practical Z-Bar LED desk lamp by Koncept is...

  On someone else’s house, icicles may be a gorgeous sight. On your own home, however, they may be indicative of much more than just the time for snow angels and Christmas carols.   Icicles, when confined to the gutters, can be a tell-tale sign of an ice dam, which can result in water damage and leaks throughout your home. Luckily there are measures you can take to prevent such winter inconveniences; some are as simple as adjusting your interior lighting fixtures. What is an ice dam ? Ice dams occur when the snow on your roof can’t escape because of water...

Creative Lighting Designs feels that holidays should be spent with loved ones, so we are closed Thursday for Thanksgiving and also on Friday of this week.  We will open our doors for Small Business Saturday on the 28th, and we hope to see you here!  (Leave a comment if you think Lois should bake something special for our customers!) Stop in on Saturday and enjoy 10% off all stock table and floor lamps.  Not sure exactly what you need in your space?  We'll walk you through the options and help you decide what's best! Our showroom is filled to the brim with the latest in lighting and home...

What makes the Oriflamme Fire Table extraordinary? The Oriflamme Fire Table is a uniquely designed fire table for an exceptional outdoor experience. The patent pending design creates a smokeless flame in the shape of a sun, flower, yin yang, martini or your own creation!

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When designing a lighting plan for a living room, you need to consider the variety of activities that occur there. Dimming controls are ideal for the living room because they allow you to design the lighting to suit each mood and family activity. Fireplaces of brick or stone can be framed with recessed downlights installed in the ceiling over the mantle. Wall sconces on each side of the fireplace are an attractive addition that draw attention to the fireplace, while providing general lighting for the room. TV and video games require low level lighting that does not wash out the screen’s...