Cool off this summer with a Fandelier from Savoy House
With summer quickly approaching, consider an upgrade to your existing ceiling fans. One fun and interesting option is a Fandelier from Savoy House. What is a fandelier you might ask? It is a basically a chandelier with a ceiling fan built into it. Savoy House is well known for their fandeliers, which combine the cooling properties of a fan with the wow factor of a chandelier. There are several models to choose from, ranging in style from contemporary to transitional to traditional.
Shown below are Bay St. Louis, Seaside, Borea and Brisa.
Below are Alsace, Cormell, Fire Island and Etesian.
What do you think of the fandeliers and do you see them working in your decor? Leave us a comment below! And as always, we welcome the opportunity to help you choose the perfect new chandelier OR ceiling fan for your home! Call us today at 512-251-0000.
A recent article in Better Homes and Gardens Lighting magazine highlighted ten easy ways to improve the lighting in your home. We thought these were excellent ideas and wanted to share them on our blog.
1. Change out the oldest lighting fixture in your home.
Your oldest fixtures and bulbs are probably your least energy efficient. Trade them out for a product with an Energy Star rating. You will get a new look, save on electricity bills and get a three year warranty.
2. Fix your media room lighting.
Add ambient and task lighting in your TV watching areas to decrease the glare on the screen from your overhead lights.
3. Swap out the lightbulb you leave on the longest.
Energy star labeled bulbs cut your energy use and save energy costs in addition to generating less heat.
4. Add a fixture outside an unlit door.
If you have a entrance, garage or side door without adequate light, add wall sconce(s) for increased safety and security.
5. Check the height of your dining room chandelier.
Your chandelier should be about 30 inches from the top of your table.
6. Replace at least one light switch, if not more.
The newer light bulbs will work best with newer switches.
7. Pick a new shade for a lamp you love.
Changing out your lamp shade will give you a new look and a chance enhance your decor without a big commitment. A light color will diffuse the light into a wider circle, while a darker shade will concentrate the light on a surface.
8. Download a lighting control app.
Apps for smart phones and tablets may allow you to control window treatments, home temperatures and other systems.
9. Find a new ceiling fan.
A new ceiling fan will be more energy efficient and many are much quieter than the older models.
10. Swap out your holiday lights for LED versions.
During the holiday season, 2.22 million kilowatt hours of electricity are used across the country. LED holiday lights use less energy and will last about 40 years, according to the EPA.
If any of these ideas have inspired you to improve the lighting in your home, we can help! Call us at (512) 251-0000 or come by our showroom to learn more and pick up your own copy of Better Homes and Gardens Lighting magazine.
Ceiling grid is a favorite feature in HBA parade home
Living room ceiling grid in Seven Custom Homes HBA parade house
In a previous blog post we shared the plans for a unique living room ceiling treatment in the Seven Custom HomesGreater Austin HBA Parade of Homes. This spectacular home was a big hit on the tour and won awards for Best curb appeal, Best fireplace, Best lighting, Best master bath, Best master suite and Best landscape.
Legend Lighting was privileged to work with Seven Custom Homes to provide the lighting for this project and we were very honored that the home won the award for Best Lighting. Legend Lighting designer, Cathy Shockey, worked with Sheena McKnight, from Seven, to come up with a very creative lighting application for the living room. The inspiration was a photo from Houzz. Here is what Cathy had to say about the project:
“When specifying pendants, odd numbers look best in almost every situation. I would love to say that I had some grand plan for 15 pendants, but in reality, I arbitrarily picked that number! With the unique grid system on the ceiling, the key was not to overload the space visually, but have the lighting help draw your attention to the ceiling treatment. When designing the layout inside the grids, we did not use more than two pendants in a section and some sections ended up with one pendant. The pendant locations were spray painted on the floor for the electrician to mimic on the ceiling.
The height of the pendants varies slightly, as we did not want to have them all hang at one height. We started with the lowest point and worked up from there. There was some concern about the amount of light from the pendants, but I really think they provide the perfect amount of light. The pendants are dimmable, so they can provide low light for smaller, more intimate gatherings, or bright light for bigger parties.
The project turned out even better than we had imagined! It was so cool and got so much attention in the parade.”
We applaud Seven Custom Homes for the innovative and distinctive design features that are incorporated into their homes to make them so stunning. We loved working on this project and always welcome the opportunity to get creative with lighting.
For a virtual tour of this fabulous home click here.
To see more from Seven Custom Homes click here to visit their Houzz profile.
With the season of outdoor entertaining upon us, adding an outdoor lamp (or two!) will help create an inviting and cozy ambiance to your patio or porch. With the popularity of outdoor living spaces, homeowners want to incorporate design elements from their indoor decor outside. Lamps are a perfect outdoor accessory.
Outdoor rated lamps are are made of durable materials with heavy bases and come with weather-proof shades. Several of our manufacturers have new styles and designs.
Below are four of our favorites from Kenroy Home.
Outdoor Rated Table Lamps from Kenroy Home
This next group is from Uttermost. Uttermost is well known for their versatile home decor and accessories.
Outdoor Rated Table Lamps from Uttermost.
Robert Abbey offers beautiful, high quality lighting products and these outdoor table lamps are no exception.
Outdoor Rated Table Lamps from Robert Abbey
Do you have a favorite from the lamps shown here? If so, leave us a comment below.
For more ideas on how to light up your outdoor spaces and get them entertainment ready, call our lighting specialists at Legend Lighting at 512-251-0000.
