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...

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...