I’ve shared a lot of lighting posts over the years… in fact, I’ve actually covered this topic before, but thought it was time for an updated post, based on the amount of questions I receive on this topic. Good designers are experts in lighting- they know how to layer fixtures, they know how to adequately light a space based on its function, and most importantly- they know what lighting temperatures look best in a room. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- our home feels most magical and cozy during the evening hours, and I credit that solely to lighting. You can have a beautifully designed home filled with gorgeous light fixtures, and the color of a simple light bulb can really damper the overall look and feel. In today’s Designer Trick post, I wanted to chat about light temperature… how to choose the best temp for your room, expand on the color scale, and share my personal preferences when light bulb shopping. Click through to check it out!
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Things are moving right along with my home office renovation. Emmett has been making awesome construction progress, and I’ve been working behind-the-scenes to get everything ordered (lead times are kind of crazy right now). This week has been focused…
This post was actually requested from a reader and it left me pondering, “Why didn’t I think to share this info sooner?!” Lighting plans can be tricky to nail, especially if you’re mixing recessed (aka, can lights) with regular…