Above: Moonset Plus 3541 fixture from Eureka Lighting. This model features a 3000K color temperature with 1920 lumens from a 21.6 watt LED source. [Photo: Isa Aydin] LIGHTING ROOM BY ROOM: THE FULL BATH; a simple guide to help you create a striking and effective lighting design for your new bathroom. A few easy tweaks… Read More
Wall grazers in the bathroom
In this post we will explore how to create a dramatic lighting affect in your bathroom with a wall grazing light fixture. We will take a look at an expensive commercially available product along with a couple of reasonably priced DIY solutions. After you read this post check out the update: Possibly The Ultimate Bathroom Wall… Read More
How to customize a spec home floor plan part 2
THE SECOND FLOOR: part 2 of a 2 part blog series illustrating how to transform a dated floor plan into a contemporary open-plan design. In part 1 we explored strategies to modify your home’s existing first floor plan to align more with your lifestyle. This part will mainly focus on how to update the second… Read More
How to customize a spec home floor plan part 1
THE FIRST FLOOR: part 1 of a 2 part blog series illustrating how to transform a dated floor plan into a contemporary open-plan design. I should interject my typical warning here; read no further unless you are a total design geek! You just purchased (or are thinking about) a spec home that’s not actually built… Read More
Backsplash Backstory
Above: Glass mosaic backsplash from Porcelanosa. Part of the Evoke Form collection shown in Silver [L241710901]. Finished with TEC Bright White 910 Power Grout. To see more photos of this kitchen click here. Is your backsplash a feature or an ancillary element? This is a question that you will need to ask yourself as you choose… Read More