Contemporary Patio by Troy Interior Designers & Decorators Colorworks Studio We were at a friend's home on Super Bowl Sunday outfitted with a great outdoor living space with a television to view the game. It was fabulous to be outside watching the game and having the kids running around outside. However, we were quickly shrouded in darkness once the sun set and could really
It doesn't take a ton of lights to make a great first impression. On this project we worked on two key areas; the facade of the home and the majestic oak tree in their front yard. We installed warm tone LED lighting in the landscaping beds to highlight the facade of the home. We installed cool tone LED lighting to highlight the tree and create
We are passionate about lighting and believe that lighting is an art form of both light and shadows. One of our favorite light fixtures we install are these hand craft works of art. They are an art piece during the day when not lit and they just become magical at night when lit up. They cast these amazing shadows while also lighting up an area.
Are you suffering from the Post Holiday Blues? It is hard to get back into the regular routine after enjoying down time with family and friends. On top of that, as you take down the holiday lights and decor, the house feels like it is missing something. I think the worst part is the outdoor holiday displays coming down making the house feel really dark.
Is there a room in your house where the lights are always being left on? By replacing your current light switch with an occupancy sensor switch, you will never leave the lights on again! An occupancy sensor will automatically turn on the lights when you enter a room and it will turn them off once you leave. Not only is it convenient but it
Even though it is cold outside, we can still dream about our hot summers and jumping back into the pool this upcoming summer. A recent outdoor lighting project left us with a case of pool envy! The LED lighting installed highlighted the features of the pool including the lush landscaping, the rock formations and the amazing waterfall. In addition to the great pool, this property
Happy New Year! We hope you had a relaxing holiday season and are ready to jump into the new year. So what can you expect in lighting trends this year? Lets take a look at the top trends. While it isn't a NEW trend, LED lighting continues to be the hot topic in the lighting world. Currently, LED fixtures comprise of 30% of the market but
As we have posted about recently, we are currently experiencing the time of the year with the shortest period of daylight. Last week we experienced the earliest sunset around 5:30pm and in a few weeks we will have a day with the shortest amount of daylight for the year with only ~10 hours of daylight. But all that darkness doesn't mean you have to hibernate
One room in the house that can date your home more than any other is the kitchen. If you have an outdated kitchen but aren't ready for a major remodel project, consider updating the lighting. A properly lit kitchen with updated fixtures can make the same room feel new and stylish. The first piece of the puzzle is properly lighting the room. There
With the holidays upon us, you may thinking that a home update will not fit into your budget. However, there are easy things you can do to your home to instantly give it an updated look. One of the easiest ways to improve your living space is with good lighting. Photo Credit: Kichler The first thing you can do is clean the light fixture and
