The design and details of any interior space change everything about how it feels to live there. From the design style you select to the little items that add interest, many decisions go into updating a property. Here are some of the best interior remodeling projects to consider when you are ready to change things up…
Contributed by Kent Elliot, (AtHomeAging.info), edited by Peggy Golden, ASID For many seniors, finding a way to age in place safely and comfortably is extremely important. Being able to stay in your own home as long as possible for those who have lived in the same place for years, represents independence and the ability to…
Contributed by Bret Engle, of diyguys.net; edited by Peggy Golden Looking to Sell Buying a home is the biggest investment most people make during their lifetimes, so you can expect visitors to your open house to be picky. Most will look at eight or 10 options before settling on a winner, according to one realtor.…
New LED light fixtures create unique styles and add dramatic accent effects. Some of our favorites include lighted bathroom vanity mirrors which provide soft illumination for make-up applications – shown below from Electric Mirror with optional upgrades for TV Choices, Defogger, and Night Lights. Providing natural even lighting to illuminate the user. Trinity™ comes in…
Great ideas for adding more kitchen storage and clever use of toe kick drawers. All manufacturers standard toe kick is 4″ in height. Toe kick drawers in a standard 4″ base will allow for items that are 2 1/2″ in height or less to be stored. If you wish to store pet bowls or larger…
Adding a beautiful light fixture is a favorite way to quickly change any space. We love the new modern selections with shades that soften the glare of the fixture’s lamps. Here are few design selections that are classic and timeless. Although the metal finish of choice for several years now has been silver or satin…
This week we attended a Lamping Seminar at Annapolis Lighting in Rockville, MD. We were able to see the new lamp selections for Compact Fluorescents and LED lamps and fixtures. Both lamps have seen tremendous improvements in color Rendering Index (CRI) with most lamps rating above 85 and some as much as 95. The CRI rating…
We were fortunate to have House Smarts Michael Ayala interview us and our client for an upcoming episode of House Smarts airing on NBC this weekend, May 11th and 12th. Small Kitchen Remodeling, Centreville, VA – maximizing storage space and finishes that create an old world Tuscan Charm. The slate floor was installed years earlier…
Arcadian Lighting presents: Interiors For Seniors Great article reviewing Interiors for Seniors room design elements and nice lighting. Pictures are stunning. Accessible Living Design and Aging in Place floor transition ideas. Aging in Place professional for assisting with older parents home living spaces. We evaluate individual needs for height, reach and mobility distances. Kitchen and…
Glare-free Office lighting solutions enhance surroundings, provide for a less stressful work environments and improve employee morale. Uplight fixtures, task and indirect lighting sources are considered standard lighting design solutions today. For an updated look in an outdated office space consider removing old standard fluorescent ceiling light fixtures and replacing with these contemporary solutions; as…