Ideas and Inspiration

Party Under the Stars: 7 Top Tips for Lighting Your Backyard and Patio

 For most, summer means outdoor celebrations and parties, game and movie nights, pool parties, or BBQs. 

Nothing beats transforming your backyard and patio into a whimsical haven, gathering your family and friends and laughter filling the air. 

The secret ingredient: outdoor lighting for a well-lit and beautiful outdoor party space. 

Landscape lighting, patio lighting and deck lighting set the mood, creates that celebratory ambience, and invites connection. While creating such an atmosphere isn't always easy, it's gratifying once you get it right. 

Whether you DIY or outsource lighting expertise, here's how to use lighting to transform your outdoor space into an oasis of memories, laughter, and good vibes. 

Innovate Ways to Make Good Use of Your Chandeliers (Including the Old Ones)

Chandeliers are a timeless and classic light fixture in many homes today. Their bespoke designs allow them to integrate into any home, whether it has a traditional or modern interior design, and beautify it immediately. A chandelier also makes a great statement piece in a home and can be the focal point for (re)designing a space. 

That said, if you're thinking of buying a chandelier, you may have concerns about where to use one in your home and how to hang it on your ceiling. You may also be asking yourself what you will do with the chandelier once it gets old. 

This post explains the most innovative and unexpected ways to use a chandelier in your home décor. It also shares different ways to repurpose an old chandelier after using it for a while.

Tips for Selecting the Perfect Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Many of us are used to picking out ceiling fans for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms, but may not know what to look for when looking for outdoor ceiling fans. Outdoor ceiling fans are a great addition to any outdoor space, providing a cool breeze and a stylish touch to your patio, porch, pergola, garage or gazebo. However, not all outdoor ceiling fans are created equal, and choosing the right one for your space is crucial. When selecting the right outdoor ceiling fan, there are other various factors you need to consider, as discussed in this buying guide. 

The Best of Both Worlds: A Guide to Modern Traditional Décor

Home décor trends are constantly changing and evolving. From living rooms, to dining rooms, or any part of your home, the interior design world has recently seen a rise in a new trend called new traditional. This style takes inspiration from traditional interior design but incorporates modern elements, making it perfect for those who want decorating ideas that are here to stay for a timeless and sophisticated look for your living space.

In this post, we'll explore the new traditional style, discuss its differences from the modern traditional, and highlight the key trends for 2023 interior designs.

Creative Designs for Foyers with Impact: Make a Great First Impression

A foyer, or the entryway, is the first thing you and guests see when entering your home through the front door. This means it's an essential space to decorate. A foyer connects the outside world to your interior design. It's where people get their first impression of your home, and it sets the tone for the rest of the house. So, how can you make your foyer stand out? In this post, we'll explore some creative design ideas for foyers with impact.

Reimagining Your Home: Simple Tips for Changing the Function of a Room

As a homeowner, it is normal to feel stuck in the same old routine. Longing for a change is not bad, and a good place to start is by altering the functions of your rooms.

The good thing is that reimagining your living space is easier than you think. You can transform any room into something entirely new with some simple steps and a few creative ideas—whether it is a simple integration of smart lighting or creating a cozy reading space.

In this guide, we'll provide tips and tricks on making your dream interior come true so that you can reclaim control over your environment and make every day feel like an adventure.