Lighting

Open Beam Ceilings and Great Color = Awesome Small Space

April 26, 2011

Yesterday, I wrote a post about a really great DIY Green Wall Vertical Garden Thingy that I ran across while chasing down a photo that caught my eye. This is that photo: This space really caught my eye because my family and I live in a tiny house of just under 1000sf, having downsized from [...]

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Chalkboard Light ?

October 28, 2010

Sure thing… take a look: I thought this was pretty sharp. Looks like something you could make, but if you prefer to buy one, you can here. For a whole post full of chalkboard paint projects, click here.

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Bilardo Inline Three-Light (Pulley Light)

August 15, 2010

Bilardo Inline Three-Light in Aged Brass I’m a fan of great looking light fixtures and this one really struck a chord with the part of me that loves mechanical things. I’ve not thought about it much, but when I do think about it, I realize that I’ve always been a sucker for pulleys. Who knew? [...]

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Easy DIY Kitchen Lighting Solution – Audio Q & A Day

March 22, 2010

Here is the question: Hi Tim, We recently gave our kitchen a ‘makeover’ that involved new countertops and appliances. Soon we’ll have new flooring & now, thanks to you, I’m determined to have painted cabinets, too. The one thing that’s lacking is a great lighting solution. Due to the way our house is situated, the [...]

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The Nester’s Pic of the Week!

October 1, 2009

Awhile back I took a picture of a pretty room and simply pointed out the details that I thought made a real difference. I enjoyed doing that, readers seemed to like it, and my friend and cohort, The Nester, loved it. She said I should do that every week. So I asked her to send [...]

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Trying To Decide A Remodeling Budget in Tough Times

September 21, 2009

Raise your hand if you’re confused.You’re not a loone, er, I mean, alone. I think most people who are ready or are planning to remodel are asking themselves the same question… how much should we spend? And since I’m immensely intelligent, I have the answer. No, not really. But I do have some thoughts on [...]

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10 Bathroom Remodeling Ideas in One Picture

April 21, 2009

Are you looking to spruce up your bathroom? Personally, I think it’s one of the best places to start remodeling. Let’s see how many ideas we can get from one picture! Here is the picture: Nice Huh? Well, I say you don’t have to do ALL of this to rock your bathroom into a new [...]

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Lighting: A Key to Creating an Environment

January 20, 2009

I’ve seen the light! This is one of the light fixtures the electricians were installing on one of my jobs today. This is the PH Artichoke by Louis Poulsen. It’s an amazing work of functional art! Is it for everyone? No, probably not. Not in terms of style, size or price point! I won’t even [...]

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