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...

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...

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...

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 How interior lighting impacts property value Homes with outdated light fixtures or ones that are falling apart will, not surprisingly, be less appealing to buyers.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...

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...

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...