The phrase “post mount” refers to traditional lamp posts. Reminiscent of old-world Europe or a Victorian cottage, post mounts are an elegant form of outdoor lighting. Everyone with a yard or garden needs outdoor lighting. It makes your property safer, and makes it much easier to find your dog or cat after dark! But more [...]
Table lamps are the classic standard of lighting. They don’t require tricky installation, they’re relatively inexpensive, and you can customize them to match the look of your home. Basic table lamps have a base made of metal, wood, glass, or ceramic. On top, they have a fabric or jacquard shades. But in today’s ever-expanding world [...]
Pendant chandeliers are one of the most versatile, cost-effective types of lighting you can have in your home. They’re not chandeliers in the classic 1,00-crystal, giant-ballroom sense – they’re ceiling lights that hang down, with a shade over the bulb. You often see them above kitchen or dining room tables, or perhaps in a game [...]
Billiard lights are large overhead fixtures that are used to light a specific area within a room – say, for instance, a billiard table (also known as a pool table). This type of lighting – also known as “island lighting” – serves an essential functionality in a home or workplace. Regular overhead lights are designed [...]
There are several up-and-coming trends in the world of home lighting. There are some blogs solely dedicated to this, such as Lighting Trends, and sites dedicated to the history of lighting, such as Arcadian Lighting. But most consumers just want to know about light fixtures that are modern but won’t look outdated in a few [...]
