These days, the benefits of LEDs over incandescent bulbs are well known. LEDs consume far less electricity, which leads to lower operating costs and a smaller environmental footprint: they stay cool; they are more resilient, and they have a much longer lifespan. The downside is: they look...
Some women have a thing for shoes and purses. For me, it's chairs and lights. Honestly, I can't pass up a good buy on an iconic chair or a great deal on a bespoke chandelier, even if I don't have room for the item in my house. For a while now, I've been coveting some Tom Dixon Beat Lights. You know...
"Lighting can make or break a space, and this holds true for bathrooms as much as any other room in the house," says Paula Velez, project designer with LUX Design in Toronto. "Good bathroom design is nothing without good lighting," she adds. Even if you can't afford a renovation, you can make your...
I realize this is may not be the most apropos opinion to hold at the moment, however, I'm compelled to bring it to "light." What do you guys REALLY think of LED holiday lights? I asked the conscientious host of Pure Design, Samantha Pynn, and she instantly shot me down -- She loves'em,...
Many people have strong opinions about it and many more still actually do it - leave their holiday lights up all year round, that is. Is there a problem with that? This week, we've asked the lovely Samantha Pynn of Pure Design to weigh in on the topic. Would you say you agree? Let us know!