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Lighting Guides · 8 min read
How to Choose the Perfect Pendant Light for Your Space
A pendant light is the anchor of any room. Here is how to scale, hang, and style it so it works with the room rather than fighting it.
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Lighting Guides · 6 min read
Five Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Pendant Light
A pendant light is a five-year commitment. Here are the five small decisions that turn a beautiful fixture into the wrong one.
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How-to · 4 min read
The Pendant Height Calculator: A Simple Formula
Three numbers decide where your pendant should hang. Memorise them and you will never second-guess an install.
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Lighting 101 · 7 min read
Warm vs Cool: A Lighting Temperature Guide
2700K or 4000K? Edison or LED? The temperature of a bulb changes how a room feels more than almost any other choice.
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Buyer's Guides · 9 min read
Warm Dimmable LEDs: The Complete Buyer's Guide
The right bulb makes a cheap fixture look expensive. The wrong bulb makes an expensive fixture look cheap. Here is how to tell the difference.
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Room Plans · 5 min read
A Three-Light Plan for Your Kitchen Island
One pendant over the island is not enough. Here is the three-light plan we use for every client project.
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