LIGHTING • FURNISHINGS • STYLE
It’s been awhile since you’ve heard from me, but I figured it was time to update everyone on how happy I am in my new home, and with my lovely owner Amy Vigilante! After a very enjoyable stay at Quince, I said goodbye to my friend Sharon (the owner) and a chauffeur picked me up [...]
Lighting can be your best friend when it comes to decorating a small space. Whether it is natural or artificial light, it can make a room feel larger, more spacious, and more open. Keep heavy drapery to a minimum and avoid placing furniture or plants in front of windows. Flooding a room with natural light, [...]
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If your home seems a little lackluster or boring, then perhaps you should turn to lighting to set a mood and create drama within a room. Instead of painting or hanging a new piece of artwork, lighting can turn a room into a completely different place by introducing shadows and spotlights. Use the tips below [...]
Long before people had electricity, candle sconces were one of the most practical forms of lighting the home. Centuries later, they still are a functional and beautiful way to light your home. Sconces can be used to create layers of light. They create dimensions of lighting beyond that provided by overhead lights and table lamps. [...]
Though we don’t always think of task lighting when planning out the stylish aspects of our home, it can be one of the most important lighting sources that we select. Without proper task lighting, our eyes, productivity, and happiness with working can be compromised. For lighting that important, shouldn’t we select something that is not [...]
Lighting in a child’s room can run from one extreme to the other. Some rooms take on a decidedly whimsical feel, while others appropriate pieces from the adult’s rooms. Anything is fair game in a child’s room from an animal themed lamp to a chandelier to a utilitarian desk lamp. These fixtures take on new [...]
Don’t forget to spruce up your home for the Holidays. Just because it’s cold outside does not mean you can’t warm up your home. One great suggestion is to update what hangs over your dinner table. How about a new chandelier? Stop in for more suggestions, or visit our website at http://www.theshadeshop.com
When choosing lighting for your home, there are three different types to keep in mind. A combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting is the best way to create a successful and attractive mood in your home. 1. Ambient lighting casts light over an entire room. It is the fixture that does the job of [...]
