Lighting

Choosing outdoor lighting fixtures for your home can seem an overwhelming decision when you walk down the aisles of your local home improvement super center. There are so many to choose from!...

Decorative lights make beautiful accessories when celebrating the holidays, illuminating a special dinner party or giving an outdated room a modern twist with a trendy lampshade. For the...

Selecting lighting for a room isn't difficult. The right light can make any room feel comfortable and elegant. Effective lighting can make it easier to accomplish all kinds of tasks in any room....

Whether you plan to install a minimal lighting system for personal use or are in the process of building your own theater, establishing the proper lighting will greatly help in creating a visual...

If you are looking to set a tone or add a vibe to a room's ambient lighting, consider hanging a paper lantern or series of lanterns. Paper lanterns come in numerous colors, patterns and sizes....

Selecting a chandelier in the proper size for your dining room can be a challenge. Light fixtures can create a statement like no other in a space, but a light fixture that is too large or too...

Light distribution in any interior space plays an important role in the overall design of a home. Most often, new homeowners fail to consider the proper lighting layout during construction stage....

Indirect lighting can add style and decor to any home and can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Keep reading to see how you can spruce up your home with indirect lighting too.

Oil lamps have been around for thousands of years and are still in use today. You can use oil lamps to add a warm glow and decorative element to your room. Keep some on hand as a backup source of...

Your house, condo or apartment seems ok but something is missing. Those overhead and table lamps just don’t do your mood any good. Here’s some ideas on how to create some special mood lighting...

A chandelier installed over a dining room table can make an immediate impact on the look and feel of a dining room--but, if it isn't installed properly--your good intentions can quickly be...

Nothing will brighten up a room nicer than a new tile backlash in the kitchen. It is really not hard to do and can be a great project that doesn't cost a lot. Pick out a color that will...

The kitchen is one of the most lived-in areas of the home. It's where many families unite, entertain or just plain hang out. But, it's also a place filled with sharp knives, hot stoves and boiling...

Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detectors are available in many forms, from exterior floodlights to nightlights. Sensor-controlled outlets, bulb adapters, and table-top units are available to...

My daughter wanted her room decorated with Hannah Montana stuff for her birthday last year. I wanted her to have a cool, pink chandelier but they were all way too expensive. I put on my thinking...

If you want to increase the amount of light in your home, there are many different ways you can accomplish it without plugging in another artificial source of light. And as an added benefit, by...

I'm going to tell you how to make your own wine bottle table lamp. This can be modified to suit the colors in your home and looks great. The process is pretty simple. Be sure to read all warnings...

I'm telling you--once you learn to make your own pendant light fixtures, you'll be changing all your light fixtures to pendants, designing your own outdoor ceiling lights, and more! This article...

You've just spent a week going through pendant lighting fixtures catalogues and online stores and found nothing that catches your fancy. Why not make your own pendant light? Once you know the...

Lava lamps were all the rage in the psychedelic '60s and '70s. Many of today's motion lamps were inspired by the lava lamps of the past. Interesting tidbits such as who first thought of the idea...

Recycling old items to have new uses is a key step in leading a green lifestyle. With a few parts, you can turn many different objects into a homemade lamp. Custom lamps and shades make fun...

Planning kitchen lighting is as important to designing and remodeling a kitchen as picking out cabinets and appliances, but it’s one undertaking that has many people confused. Mounting one central...

Paper lanterns are constructed of translucent rice paper stretched over a frame of wood or wire housing an interior light source. They come in many shapes, colors, sizes and styles. Paper lanterns...

Incandescent, florescent or energy-saving light from a man-made bulb can't compare to the beauty of sunlight bathing a room with natural beauty. There are things you can do around your home to...

CFL or compact fluorescent bulbs have been around for many years now. When they first came to market in the mid 70's, these were funny shaped bulbs that started out so dim you couldn't read by...

This is a really easy way to make a great primitive/country lamp. There are so many variations, you can have them in every room in your home!

How do you choose lighting for your house when you are building or renovating? What if you just want to improve the lighting you have in your home now without spending a lot of money? Do you want...

Are you into western decor? If you are, you know these items come with a high price tag, especially a horseshoe lamp. If you or someone you know have access to used horseshoes, you can save even...

There is a lot of hype about using energy saving Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs; even suggesting every light in the house should be change over to CFLs. That is a definite mistake, as many can...

If you have a chandelier with an ugly old cord (who doesn't), take a few minutes to do this and you'll never have to look at it again! It is so easy, no sewing required! You'll be glad you did it...

Paper lanterns have long been symbols of joy and celebration, especially in Chinese culture and throughout Asia. It is believed that paper lanterns were first created in China, fashioned from...

You may have a wall that is just too plain, but don't know what to do with it. This would be a great addition to your wall to break up the wall and add a little style. This was a foyer, but you...

Re-use a wine bottle to make a stylish and cost effective lamp that will brighten any room!

A lampshade is the crowning touch of any lamp. No matter how attractive a lamp base is, it is not complete without a lampshade. Lampshades come in different shapes, forms, materials and sizes....

Fluorescent light bulbs used to conjure images of school hallways with noisy, flickering fixtures and unattractive sallow lighting. With modern improvements in fluorescent lighting, there are now...

Fairy lights are the small white or multicolored light strings traditionally used at Christmas on trees and wreaths, but they can also be used all year as accent lighting. They produce a subtle...

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are a more efficient alternative to traditional incandescent light bulbs. CFLs use gases (such as mercury) to produce light instead of the filaments used in...

Recessed can or pot lights have grown in popularity over the past decade, but the earlier recessed lights are often larger and less efficient than newer models; in addition, older styles may have...

Solar lights have come a long way in the past few years with the advent of LED technology. Whether you have a big yard or a tiny terrace you can create a solar lighting design to fit your...

Compact fluorescent light bulbs save money on electricity by using less power and by giving off less heat. Choosing the right CFL can be a bit confusing at first. Follow these tips to choose the...

Having summer time blues can happen to some people. More so if you're one that doesn't like going out in the heat. Here are things you can do inside to help.

Installing solar powered outdoor lighting has many benefits. It can reduce your energy bill, decrease your carbon footprint and help you to get a great deal of your outdoor lighting off the grid....

A lamp shade can be the crowning glory of a lamp or it can be strictly utilitarian. If you feel lamp shades are to be dressed and seen, you can transform lamp shades to suit your home's...

Salt crystal lamps are created from salt crystal rocks. These rocks were formed millions of years ago and are found deep underground in the Himalayas. The mining for these crystals is done without...

Installing temporary lighting is easy and simple, whether it be in your attic or on a construction site. Most temporary light strings come with mounting hooks that can be easily attached to any...

The use of accent lamps can add a certain ambiance to any environment, however, they are often lacking in style. Make an accent lamp shade with chopsticks to soften the lighting in a room. Even...

If you are trying to save money while you redecorate your home, you might want to refinish old lamps rather than buy new ones. The project doesn't take long at all and the lamps look like new when...

Outdoor motion lights are an excellent outdoor feature to have on every house. Outdoor motion lights provide a wide area of lighting only when needed. The light bulbs do come in different colors...

LED rope lighting can add ambiance to any household space. This home-based lighting solution has become increasingly popular because it is thin and easy to place behind artwork or other focal...

PAR 38 is a type of halogen or LED light bulb. There are two definitions for the acronym PAR, but both describe the same thing. One is parabolic aluminized reflector. The other is pressed-glass...