Is Brass Out? How to Mix Metals like a Pro
10/14/2020I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my bathroom in a recent article…
I’m here to remind you that when colour goes wrong, usually the LAST thing to blame is the lighting. Instead, keep reading to find out what the biggest paint colour mistake really is… Before I hop on my colour wisdom platform today, I wanted to pause in this moment and be present with you to…
Should you install recessed lighting in your next renovation or new build? I’m suggesting you skip recessed lighting altogether. Lighting at eye level is always way more flattering than harsh lighting coming from the ceiling in can or pot lights. Read on to find out more. Last week on my Insta-stories, I got on a…
5 Lamps Everyone Should Have in Their Home
02/09/2020I’m a big fan of lamps and I often find that most people don’t have enough lamps. This is an easy fix and I promise, will make a big impact in any room. Here are 5 lamps everyone should have in their home. I know on this subject, I am like a broken record, but…
I am always fielding questions about how lighting affects your room. And, I continue to be amazed at what can be done with new LED technologies in lighting. Whether you prefer warm, cool or daylight lighting in your kitchen, here’s a new option that I had to share with you. During my visit to West…
The Brightest Trends for Lighting in 2020
11/04/2019The biggest and brightest trends for lighting in 2020 are here! Changing out a lamp, pendant or chandelier can have a dramatic effect on the look and feel of any room so we’re coveting all the beautiful new trending shapes and materials in lighting. Just as we turn back the clocks and the days get…
3 Ways to Add More Light to Your Home
07/08/2019I love to spread my interior design talent around, so while visiting some of my family’s homes in Finland I noticed very few lamps – and I made sure to fix that! Today I’m sharing 3 ways to add more light to your home, along with a few photos from my beautiful trip to Finland….
How to Get Light to Play in a Room
03/05/2013Barbara Barry Interiors At the Design Bloggers Conference, this past week, Barbara Barry spoke and I love this quote: “You should paint a room 10 times lighter than the paint chip you are looking at, so the light can play in the room all day” I love that visual. And it also reinforces my post,…
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