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CNN story on the trend of the tiny home. These are ultra-small homes on the order of 150 to 250 square feet! ...
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Speaking of accent lamps, stylish little lights are a hot trend. Consider this sleek accent light from George Kovacs ... It also comes in white, green, and red, and uses an energy-efficient fluorescent fixture.
See the photo after jump....
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New York Times article about how high electricity prices and new technology is combining to change how the city looks at night. "Gone are the days when cheap electricity, primitive lighting technology and landlords’ desire to showcase their skyscrapers kept floor after floor of the city’s highest towers glowing into the night. Now, rising energy costs...
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We are always grateful when you take the time to submit photos with a product reviews. Here are a few favorites: In the recessed lighting category, GIl R used our energy efficient bulbs to brighten their kitchen without creating additional heat. They did a good job of placing the recessed fixtures to highlight their workspaces without being too rigidly...
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People are paying greater attention to our environment these days, and, similarly, decorators are getting more inspiration from the beauty of nature. Organic design captures the colors, curves, and textures of the great outdoors. Here are two ways to bring a bit of nature's beauty into your home. I've got a couple more tricks up my sleeve ... stay tuned...
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There's no doubt that "natural" is in. We're seeing a big design trend towards home decor and lighting that's been inspired by nature. The trend includes colors inspired by nature such as golds, greens and browns, as well as the use of natural materials such as wood and stone.
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One of my favorite blogs, Elements of Style , hipped me to celebrity designer Jonathan Adler's cheeky and fun " 10 Commandments for a Happy Chic Home ." Adler's zest for decor is contagious. His particular love of orange is perfectly in-line with this year's color trends (see Susanna's previous post ). We've got some great Jonathan Adler lighting and...
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If you need to update your color scheme then take a look at the Sherwin Williams site . Their annual color forecast is built around recognizable lifestyle trends. The image above is from their " No Place like Home " collection. My favorite tool on the site is the Color Visualizer . What a neat thing! You can pick a room which approximates what you have...
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We're now offering the Martha Stewart collection of home lighting . From manufacturer Murray Feiss , these are handsome, classic design with Martha's signature sense of style. We particularly like the Conservatory Bronze Swing Arm Floor Lamp that's pictured to the left. Look for more Martha Stewart designs from us in the future!
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We're long-time fans of the "21st century Americana" look from Brooklyn lighting designer Babette Holland . Babette and her husband Tony produce fabulous works of art from recycled and reclaimed aluminum. Traci, a blogger at Green Vaccine , took notice of one of Babette's environmentally-friendly table lamps yesterday. Click here to read Traci's post...
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