Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
The dining room is host to a range of events in your home so it is only natural that such a dynamic room can have a medley of lighting styles and brands. Often, the most sought-after type of lighting for dining rooms are the more larger and elaborate fixtures, which creates a nice focal point in the space. A statement piece, like a chandelier, is always a great choice for your dining room but it doesn’t always have to be your first go-to.
The best feature of a dining room is how functional it can be so you don’t need to go with the more conventional style lighting in your dining room; try something out of the ordinary by adding a set of mini pendants, a nice way to layer your lighting, or one or two larger pendants. Linear chandeliers and island lights come in an assortment of shapes and styles and will create a warm and bright ambience for your space.
The necessary lighting for any dining room is overhead lighting and accent lighting – and with recessed lighting, your choice of a central chandelier, pendant or a few mini pendants, you can achieve that classic yet fashion forward lighting your dining room requires.
Murray Feiss shows some wonderful examples of the different styles of lighting you can feature your dining room: the chandelier is from the King’s Table Collection; the mini pendants are from the Preston Collection; and the large pendant is from the Remy Collection
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Chandeliers outfit your home with the necessary light, known as general lighting or ambient lighting, which provides an area with overall illumination. General lighting is essential to any lighting plan and can be accomplished with a top-notch Chandelier.
Shopping for a new Chandelier doesn’t have to be a daunting task; with a few guidelines and helpful tips, you’ll have a wonderful addition to your foyer, kitchen, dining room or great room in no time:
• Be aware of your home’s overall style and choose the appropriate design that suits your needs. There are a lot of Transitional Style Chandeliers out there that effortlessly blend with either contemporary or traditional style decors.
• Determining the right size of your Chandelier depends on the size of the room you want to light so make sure you have evaluated the space in which you plan to hang it – for a dining room, measure the table you plan to hang the Chandelier over (it should be about 12” narrower than the table); any other room, you should measure the size of the room, ceiling height and furniture so the proportions harmonize. The Chandelier should hang at least 6 ½’ to 7’ above the floor.
• How much light does your space need? Determining this will help you choose how many lights you want on your chandelier. Depending on the size of the room and how much ambient light is needed is how you will establish the number of bulbs you want.
• Adding a dimmer control is a great idea, it will also help with your bulb choice, as it allows you to modify the light depending on how much is needed at the time and what mood you want to achieve.
Chandeliers can add a radiant shine and flair to your foyer, kitchen, dining room, bedroom or even bathroom (depending on the size); it is usually the focal point of your space, the first thing people see when entering the room so you should take your time deciding on what style and size is fitting for you and your home.
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Can you believe winter is almost here? With a reduction in daylight, longer nights, chilly weather and numerous holidays in loom, now is the most ideal time to purchase new lighting for your home.
If you plan on hosting a holiday gathering for Thanksgiving, Christmas or even the New Year, you have plenty of time to check out Littman Bros. selection of great lighting. Some really great lighting ideas that will help brighten and warm up your home this holiday season include our recessed lighting, light dimmers, track lighting, as well as our floor and table lamp lighting selection.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Littman Brothers Lighting is proud to now offer Casablanca ceiling fans to their product mix. Currently Littman is offering over 70 Casablanca ceiling fans complete with finish and blade choices.
Casablanca Fan Company is dedicated to bringing consumers quality in every detail. Each Casablanca ceiling fan is created with an eye for timeless design, assembled with care from the highest quality parts, and engineered for superior energy efficiency, to be classic fixture in the home that is enjoyed for generations. Casablanca products represent the successful synergy of elegance, versatility, efficiency, endurance, and comfort. Our goal is guaranteed satisfaction in our long-term relationships with customers, which is why we offer the most comprehensive warranty and service programs in the industry. Continue Reading Casablanca Ceiling Fans Now Available at Littmanbros.com
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Littman Bros. Lighting is proud to offer, for a limited time, savings of over 60% on select Savoy House ceiling fans. This is a once a year sale. Hurry while quantities are still available.
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For over 35 years, Savoy House has been providing inspiration to even the most discriminating homeowners and lighting buyers throughout the world. With its vast collection of unique decorative lighting and fine furnishing accessories, Savoy House has set itself apart from the competition by partnering with a diverse family of artists from around the world. When classic design and superb craftsmanship unite in a single work, the result is an item of enduring beauty, a treasure which transcends the current fad or fashion. Continue Reading Super Summer Savings – 60% Off Select Savoy House Ceiling Fans
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Today’s dining rooms reflect our changing lifestyles. Once used solely for daily dining, this room has become more multi-purpose. During the week, the dining room is used as a work zone for homework and crafts. On the weekends and special occasions it becomes a gathering place for parties and meals. In the flick of a switch, the dining room can be transformed from functional to fashionable.
A chandelier is the focal point of the dining room and should express your own personal style, while still satisfying general lighting needs. When the light is dimmed, a soft, glowing atmosphere similar to candlelight is created. If equipped with a down light, the chandelier provides task lighting for the table and accent lighting for a centerpiece. Continue Reading Dining Room Lighting
