Blog Archive - Page 28
Here you can find recent blogs and articles.
Why the Hinkley Mini Pendant Island Look Is Changing in 2025
Small kitchens and open-plan dining areas are seeing a shift away from oversized industrial fixtures toward compact, sculptural lighting. The Hinkley mini pendant island trend...
Does Chrome Dweled Bathroom Lighting Still Look Current in 2025?
Polished chrome has cycled in and out of bathroom trends for decades, yet the dweled mounting style keeps it firmly anchored in modern designs. A...
Why Fake Stone Fountains Beat Real Rock for Most Patios
Most people assume a genuine stone fountain is the only way to get that natural, earthy look. A 200-pound granite basin can cost over $1,200...
How to Pick a Kalco Close to Ceiling Light With Wide Coverage
Most low-profile fixtures in this category land between $180 and $600, and the spread depends almost entirely on the finish and glass type. A Kalco...
Which Hudson Valley Entryway Lighting Fixtures Last 20 Years?
A 60-watt bulb burns out in about 1,000 hours, but the brass fixture holding it should outlive that by decades. Most entryway lights fail not...
7 Country Cottage Plug-In Wall Lamps Under $120 for Renters
Rental walls rarely come with hardwired sconces, yet a 9-foot cord and a switch on the wire solve that problem in under ten minutes. The...
Why Do Silver Troy Sconces Cost So Much More at 24 Inches?
A 24-inch silver Troy sconce can run anywhere from $180 to $640, while a 12-inch version often lands near $90. That price jump surprises most...
Pink Entryway Chandeliers: $80 Drum vs. $400 Crystal
Most shoppers find that a pink entryway chandelier costs between $80 and $400, but the real difference is not the paint color—it is the frame...
Why Most Drum Shades Fail Over Doorways: A Quoizel Dury Lesson
The most common mistake with a drum shade isn't the size of the drum—it's the placement. Most buyers hang a traditional drum quoizel dury fixture...
WAC Close to Ceiling Lights: A 12-Year Designer's Honest Take
Most clients assume a flush mount is the budget option, yet I routinely spec WAC close to ceiling lights on projects where the lighting allowance...
5 Troy Farmhouse Pendant Lights That Fit Low Ceilings
Most farmhouse pendants hang 30 to 36 inches below an 8-foot ceiling, which puts them right in your line of sight. I have installed Troy...
Bronze Line Voltage Landscape Lighting: Why $150 Beats the $40 Set
Most buyers start with a $40 set from a big-box store, then replace it within two seasons. The wiring corrodes, the finish bubbles, and the...
Eurofase Kitchen Lighting: 5 Fixtures That Fit a 10-Foot Ceiling
Kitchen remodels stall when the lighting budget hits $1,200 and the ceiling sits at 10 feet. Most Eurofase fixtures are designed for 8-foot ceilings, so...
Purple Contemporary Wall Lamps: Why Size Beats Shade Every Time
Most shoppers pick a purple contemporary wall lamp by its shade color first and ignore the backplate width entirely. A 10-inch sconce can vanish on...
Does a Traditional Brown End Table Look Outdated? Not With These 14
Most people pick a traditional brown end table based on a photo, then realize the scale is wrong when it arrives next to their sofa...
