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Three Ways to Use Sconce Lighting

Monday, March 30th, 2009

sconce lighting1. In a hallway or foyer: One of the most common ways to use sconce lighting is in a hall or entry way to a home. A nice large sconce greeting your guests as they enter your home is a beautiful and warm welcome that your guests are sure to take notice of.

Understated, small sconces add just the right amount of lighting to an interior home hallway.chandelier lighting

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2. In a dining room: Add style to your dining room without  breaking your budget. Look for sconces that complement and coordinate nicely with your chandelier lighting. Because sconces are very reasonably priced, a set of four, one for each wall, is a very doable and simple decorating project.

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3. In the bathroom: Use a pair of candle wall sconces to take your guest bathroom to a whole new level. Look for sconces that work well with bathroom wall mirrors. If the mirror is ornate, try simple and understated sconces. If the mirror is simple, go for bold sconces. Either way, the soft candle style lighting will create a warm and inviting ambiance in the room, making your guests feel comfortable.

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Complete Decorating: Bathroom Vanity, Mirror, and Lighting

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

There are many simple and affordable ways to update the look of your bathroom. By changing out just the major elements in the room, you can increase the value of  your home, while enjoying the benefits of an updated and stylish bathroom.

 

modern bathroom vanitiesFirst, determine your budget, the begin your search by looking for a bathroom vanity. Think about your personal style and what you are hoping to achieve in the space and search keywords accordingly. For instance, if you are looking for a sleek and bold feel, you might search for modern bathroom vanities.

If you are on a budget, try something like discount bathroom vanity and they move on to the style aspects.

Once you have a vanity picked out, you can move on to new mirrors and bathroom wall mirrorslight fixtures. You want the vanity to be the centerpiece of the room and of the design, so try to find mirrors and fixtures that work well as accents. You do a general search like bathroom wall mirrors and then narrow further once you have an idea of what you want. This type of search is good if your vanity is highly decorative, you will want a simple mirror that coordinates, but does not over power the vanity.

sconce lightingFor the light fixtures, try something like sconce lighting. Look for nice soft lighting and try using a matching set, one on each side of the mirror.

The possibilities are really only limited by your creativity. If you use this step-by-step approach to home design, you are sure to have a complete look that you love.

Remember, we are happy to field your home design questions. Post them here or e-mail us at uniquevanities@msn.com.

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How to Hire an Electrician

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

The best way to hire any contractor, electrical, general contractor, etc, is by a referral from someone you trust.  But when a referral is not available, then search the internet.  You need to search using specific keywords to be sure to find someone that meets your needs and is in the local area.  An example is Electrical Contractor Dallas TX.

Do not hire a handyman to do electrical work.  There are many people out there that have experience in a lot of things, including electrical work, but properly licensed electricians have passed rigorous schooling and tests to become licensed.  They are also required to continue their education to maintain their license, which includes staying updated on the current codes.

Do not hire on rates alone.  When it comes to electricians, the right person to hire needs to be  properly licensed and insured. 

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When to Consider Sconce Lighting

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Sconce lighting is a beautiful and interesting way to add just the right candle wall sconceamount of light in those difficult to design areas of your home.

A pair of sconces on each side of a bathroom mirror can add a nice warm touch to a small bathroom. Other popular candle wall sconce locations are hallways and stairways.

sconce lightingWall sconces can add a nice delicate touch to any spot in your home, be creative. Consider using sconces to compliment the decor of a room, while adding some functionality at the same time.

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