• How to Improve Natural Light Within Your Custom Home
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    How to Improve Natural Light Within Your Custom Home

    November 12, 2023 - By 

    November 3, 2023 How much natural light your home receives will also affect the mood of anyone living there. An appropriate amount of natural light inside a home is required to improve its ambiance. How much light your home receives will also affect the mood of anyone living there. Harsh artificial lights do not complement modern custom homes, so we encourage you to read these ways to help improve the natural light inside of your custom home. Read on to learn more! Enhancing Natural Light in Your Custom Home Adequate natural light is essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere within…

  • [Ad] Creating a workspace designed around wellbeing with Lumie’s new Task light therapy lamp
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    [Ad] Creating a workspace designed around wellbeing with Lumie’s new Task light therapy lamp

    September 23, 2023 - By 

    Autumn doesn’t feel that far off and soon we’ll be reunited with darker evenings and gloomier, if not cosier, days. Some people relish the change in season, but I’m not one to look forward to winter. I find that sunlight has such a big impact on my mood. It can really change how I feel when I wake up in the morning and how I’ll approach the day. If it’s sunny, I know I’ll have a positive spring in my step. It’s like as soon as it turns to Spring, I come alive again. But when it gets dark at…

  • Our Tips for Selecting Light Fixtures
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    Our Tips for Selecting Light Fixtures

    September 16, 2023 - By 

    Lighting plays a pivotal role in interior design. It not only enhances the aesthetics of a space but also profoundly influences its functionality. Lighting also influences our mood and cognition – even affecting hormonal release. For example, bright, cool-toned lighting tends to promote alertness and focus – ideal for workspaces. In contrast, warm and dimmable lighting can create a cozy, relaxed ambiance – evoking feelings of comfort and intimacy in living areas. Natural light – in particular – has been linked to improved well-being and reduced stress. There are practical concerns when it comes to selecting light fixtures for your…

  • How to Choose Dining Room Light Fixtures
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    How to Choose Dining Room Light Fixtures

    August 23, 2023 - By 

    The dining room is an important space dedicated to home entertainment and enjoying homemade meals with family and friends. The lighting in this room helps set an inviting ambiance and also impacts the overall design.  A stylish fixture that matches the interior style will anchor the dining table, fostering a pleasant environment for entertaining. This post highlights some expert insights and practical tips to help you choose the perfect dining room lighting. Pick the right size Style isn’t the only consideration when choosing your lighting. The size determines whether the fixture will fit perfectly or stand out oddly. According to…

  • Inside Artist Sophie Sachs’ Captivating Paintings of Glass + Light
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    Inside Artist Sophie Sachs’ Captivating Paintings of Glass + Light

    July 19, 2023 - By 

    Inside Artist Sophie Sachs’ Captivating Paintings of Glass + Light Studio Visit by Bea Taylor Brisbane-based artist Sophie Sachs! Sophie has always been drawn to the way in which light interacts with glass and water. ‘I love how light can transform an otherwise plain object, specifically glass objects, which literally glow and refract light in unexpected ways, while simultaneously creating deep exaggerated shadows,’ she says. Before painting, she curates and photographs the image first using pieces from her extensive glassware collection. A piece can take up to a week to complete! Sophie has an impressive collection of over 100 new…