Contributed by: Mike McMaster, Wilshire Media SystemsA couple of months ago, one of our customers was remodeling a home to sell. We added some nice upgrades; new speakers and music system, new lighting control system, climate control, and a nice iPad in the kitchen to have access to all of the technology apps at your fingertips. Then the customer made a simple request, “can you add Alexa into the house?”I paused, and thoughtfully said, “Maybe…” I had seen all of the commercials during the … [Read more...] about “How Alexa can Add Some Magic to Your Home Electronics”
lighting
How Do I Light Thee?… let me count the ways!
Lighting Design Basics There is so much to know about lighting design. By focusing on a few points the great look you desire can be achieved. Balance – The best way to find balance in lighting is to triangulate fixtures in a room. If you have recessed lighting but still want seating level lighting, add lamps in key areas and visualize a triangle. A floor lamp next to a comfortable chair and table lamps on side tables or night stands make this easy. Mood – Make sure that lighting … [Read more...] about How Do I Light Thee?… let me count the ways!
Guest Room Must-Haves
Designing A Guest Room When designing a guest room on a budget, use a five-star Hilton hotel for inspiration and discount stores and a savvy interior designer for implementation! Of greatest importance is the best bed you can afford. A queen-sized bed is more than adequate for two people and usually fits in a guest room quite nicely. If there is enough room, two twin-, full- or queen-sized beds would be ideal. Dressing the bed is equally important. Start with a good quality mattress … [Read more...] about Guest Room Must-Haves
That’s Not My Paint Color!
Why a paint color works in one room but not in anotherHave you ever put your neighbor's paint color in your home and it looked completely different? In fact, you found that during certain times of the day it looked like a different color from one wall to the next.The reason why a paint color looks different is because of lighting. Colors seem to change when looked at under different light sources and different lighting conditions. The orientation of a room to the sun can have a huge effect on … [Read more...] about That’s Not My Paint Color!
