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Monday, March 11th, 2019
Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Davinia Candle Sconce: Lighting has the power to make or break the mood and overall appeal of a room so choose well.
Taking on any home renovation project is a good move for any homeowner. This is a cost-effective choice compared to constructing from the ground up. This is also a good way to get a house in an awesome neighborhood without investing a huge fortune. Pick a home that you could give all the TLC to and then customize it.
If you’re interested in investment properties, too, then this is something that you could get into. There are many homeowners who have resorted to this kind of investment which they eventually rent out. This then becomes a source of regular income for them.
There are also those who just want to find a home, fix it a bit, and then flip it to eventually be handed over to a new owner. Whichever case you’re into, just make sure that you steer clear of the common mistakes that homeowners do when renovating.
Use of Cheap Materials
Using cheap materials is like signing up for a disaster. Just like everything else in your life, you only get what you paid for. So either you spend enough so that you get the superior things that you expected or be ready to get inferior materials and substandard look and quality in the process.
Inability to Work within a Budget
A lot of people also make the mistake of creating a budget but are unable to work with the amount that they have set. Remember that setting a budget and not keeping it will let your finances bleed dry. And without a budget to spend before the project completion, then you’re sure to have a huge problem to face.
So before you set out to begin a renovation project, ask yourself these five important questions –
How much money can I spare for this project?
What do I want to spend on?
What could possibly go wrong?
Which do I value more, quality or quantity?
What’s the realistic total cost going to be?
Incorrect Measurements
Even more wrong than not having a budget is having ample money to spend on the project but ending up with incorrect measurements anyways.
Have you heard of the saying measure twice but cut once? There is absolute truth for this saying and following it will save you from time consuming and costly mistakes.
Neglect of Lighting
Natural lighting is a beautiful feature that you would not want to be taken for granted. This, of course, disappears the moment the sun goes down. A lot of homeowners do not remember to account for the dark hours that follow the sunset.
You have probably heard it before, that lighting is one of the most important elements of interior design. This is the very feature that can help set the mood and tone for your interiors. Since this is so, you have to spend enough time to create the right lighting setup inside every room.
Remember to use accent lighting in areas that need to be relaxing, as this would give the room a soft glow. This sort of light will also provide an environment that’s perfect for people to unwind in. such lighting include table lamps, floor lamps, and wall sconces.
For a more focused theme, you can undertake a different lighting approach. Task lamps and spotlights are there to give emphasis to a certain theme.
Too Trendy
Trends tend to get boring quickly so you wouldn’t want to base every interior design decision on something that’s going to pass. While there’s nothing wrong with being trendy, the idea here is to not make hasty decisions like tearing down walls or anything else that costs a fortune for a look that will only last a few months.
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
The Maitland-Smith Lamps and Lighting Base Only 8114-18 has a super stylish metallic finish that’s ‘in’ this Year of the Earth Pig.
Have you ever come to a point in your interior designing efforts when you changed the lighting fixture and you ended up revitalizing the overall look of your home? If you have yet to try this, then why procrastinate?
The year 2019 is the Year of the Earth Pig and it is an awesome year to do a lot of auspicious things in your home. An easy lighting update could just be the update that your tired-looking home needs.
In the past few years, you have probably seen some common themes of statements and sustainability that are being embraced in many lighting choices. These trends are continuing through to 2019 and they will even be elevated to the most innovative designs.
The Green Design
At the very top of the lighting trends are the eco-friendly lighting designs. The huge cut down on the carbon footprint equates to savings for many homeowners. There are now many choices for energy-saving light bulbs. There are also various ways to upcycle the eco-friendly lighting designs.
There is no doubt that the climate change has greatly affected every part of the world whether in bush fires or flash floods. One of the easiest eco-friendly ways to begin green living is to choose your lighting properly.
And don’t just introduce green lighting but also bring a touch of greenery to stay on the eco-friendly vibe at all times.
The Natural Design
Apart from the green fixture options, also trending are the natural materials used in lighting such as bamboo, wood, and woven fixtures. These may be simple designs but they remain to be one of the leading staple lighting features for this year.
If you have yet to alter the lighting in your home, then this trend will fit you right into the Boho style.
The Industrial Design
If natural materials don’t make you swoon, then that’s alright. Industrial style is also quite hot this year. It was one of the leading trends from last year which is still hot, hot, hot this year.
Don’t be intimidated by the oft-metallic look that industrial style offers. This is actually a fun trend once you get how to use it for your new designs. For instance, what used to be barn lights that were solely used outdoors are now quite stylish when used inside the dining room.
Metallic Is Hip
Metallic finish is the go-to style for both the minimalist and modern homes. You can add this style for this year. This is especially useful for those who are considering selling their houses the following year.
You will never go wrong with the metallic lighting fixtures. Chrome can freshen up a room whereas gold and brass are your sophistication tones.
Accent Lighting Is Drama
Of course, not every room in your home needs a new ceiling light this year. You can still change the overall look of any space when you know how to pick from the most popular accent lights in the market.
The right accent light can effectively guide the eye towards the highlighted object or architectural part of a home. An accent light is indispensible to a home that wants to emphasize a focal point.
Away with Old Trends
The Year of the Earth Pig begs to have all old trends pushed aside. Built-in bulbs often present a problem – when the LED light fails, the whole fixture tends to become useless. This is far from eco-friendly so it is time to search for those that have replaceable eco bulbs.
Cost of Lighting
There are many ways to save on the installation of your trendy lighting fixture. Of course, you need to set aside a budget especially for this. The average cost, though, is $421 for a small fixture.
You can spend anywhere from this amount to almost $400.
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