Category: Lighting

Finished Basement: Get it right the first time!

June 21, 2018 Patricia McMahon

I love a basement, in every home I have bought or rented I have looked for a basement. If it wasn’t finished I mentally tallied up the cost it would take to finish it. What kind of flooring I could put there, the lighting, furniture and built-ins I can add. But finishing a basement or taking a portion and finishing it can be costly if not done correctly the first time.

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Tags: basement, cost effective, finished basement, flooring, lighting

So what is the latest kitchen design trend?

May 28, 2018 Patricia McMahon

In the growing years homeowners are moving towards eco-friendly, long lasting and “biggest bang for their buck” improvements to their kitchens and bathrooms. We at Plumbtile have found the trends are leaning toward concrete accents, wallpaper-like backsplash tile and vintage lighting. Here are just a few of the trends that we have noticed for 2018:

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Tags: accents, backsplash, Eco Friendly, Kitchen, kitchen design, kitchen trends, vintage lighting

Lighting Basics for the Home

May 4, 2018 Patricia McMahon

Lighting is a key visual element in any home. Not only does it allow you to see where you’re walking it can also set a mood or highlight prized possessions. When deciding what lighting to use in your new home, there are a number of things to consider:

How each room will be used
What fixtures are appropriate
Energy efficiency
Cost

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Tags: ambient lighting, lighting, lighting for the home, visual element

Bedroom Lighting Ideas and Styles

April 9, 2018 Patricia McMahon

To set the perfect mood for your bedroom while providing adequate light, you need a plan. Just as you plan your color scheme and furnishings it’s important to take into consideration your needs, as well as the features and limitations of your room, when you design your lighting plan.

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Tags: ambient lighting, bedroom, lighting, lighting plan

The Kitchen and Dining Trends to Look Out for in 2018

December 4, 2017 Patricia McMahon

Who else scrolls through Pintrest, creating dream boards of all of your favorite kitchens dining rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms? Whether they come to fruition or not is beside the point – either way, you have the perfect home pictured in your mind.

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Tags: favorite kitchen designs, interior trends, kitchen and dining trends, perfect home picture, Pinterest

Kitchen Lighting That Fits Your Needs

August 29, 2017 Patricia McMahon

Lighting is crucial to the ambiance and functionality of a room. Sadly, the room that we think of lighting the least is in the kitchen. As a result, it’s the least important item on a kitchen remodel budget. Without giving it a second thought, many just accept the lighting that is already there, not even realizing that it can completely transform the room if a slight change is made. There are various duties that light plays in a kitchen. Read More

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Tags: functionality, kitchen lighting, lighting, transform

Win Some Lavatory Dough with Duravit

June 30, 2014 Patricia McMahon

As modern life places greater demands upon us, we, in turn, also start to demand more. These demands also extend to the bathroom, which we expect to be attractive, inviting and also functional.

Duravit’s expansion continued in the first decade of the 21st Century with the establishment of subsidiaries in Turkey, India and China. The Duravit Design Center in Hornberg, Designed by Philippe Starck, was also completed during this time. The brand is currently available in over 100 countries. Duravit impressed the numerous visitors with its new products, high-class design and striking presence.

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Acknowledging Kartell by Laufen

June 23, 2014 Patricia McMahon

Kartell by LAUFEN’ is a bathroom which brings together the material essence and technological innovations of two companies: Italian furniture company Kartell and its use of plastic applied to the production of furniture; and Swiss specialist LAUFEN for its expertise in the production of ceramic bathroom pieces, designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, integrated architecture is an interconnected ecosystem where bathtubs, faucets, lights, sanitary-ware, shower bases, shelving, washbasins and other furniture components: cupboards, footstools, mirrors, tables…coexist, with maximum flexibility. Kartell and LAUFEN are together launching an integrated and complete bathroom project. Read More

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Kitchen Remodeling: Tips on Choosing Kitchen Lighting

March 31, 2014 Patricia McMahon

Decorating and remodeling a kitchen is different from renovating a bedroom or a living room, especially when it comes to kitchen lighting. Choosing a kitchen lighting may be overlooked by many homeowners because they mistakenly believe that providing lighting in the area is good enough, sacrificing the design and functionality. A kitchen can also be a center of attraction in the house with a good design and innovative lighting technology. Read More

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Tags: Kitchen, kitchen lighting, kitchen remodeling, range hood, under cabinet lights