When it comes to home renovation projects, the first place to start is usually the kitchen. The latest trends in finish-outs and appliances will impact your lighting choices. RIGHT LIGHT: Countertops impact lighting choices  Most high-end homes are now using quartz-based countertops, particularly with a matte finish, also sometimes called suede, honed or leathered. The matte finish trend alleviates the tricky business of providing adequate illumination in kitchens without causing glare from glossy countertops that have been popular for the past decade. The right lighting makes your home inviting. BRIGHT TIPS: Dark Appliances require more light  The use of black stainless appliances...

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Have a Staycation to Write Home About This summer, more than any other, is a great time for a staycation. Many people are foregoing their usual getaway, instead opting to stay home for a retreat in the backyard, movie marathon in the media room, game night at the kitchen table, any of many alternatives to traveling to a destination. There are myriad home-based activities and ways to relax while still having a fun and memorable time at home. To get the most enjoyment from your living space – inside and out – consider a few minor upgrades. Whether it’s new lighting,...

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The right lighting can make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable Hanging around the house more lately? Sometimes the more time we spend at home, the longer our to-do list grows. To ease the burden of persistent homeowner obligations, it is important to have appropriate lighting for specific tasks. Terry McGowan of the American Lighting Association (ALA) answers some of homeowners’ most frequently asked questions about lighting activity spaces. What is task lighting? It is lighting intended to properly illuminate common visual tasks in the home. Usually, such visual tasks are done in relatively small areas so the task lighting is local...

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