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The kitchen is the most specialized room in most homes. As such, it has specific needs when it comes to most elements found there, including the lighting. Kitchens benefit from multiple lights, light zones, dimmers, and perhaps most importantly: quality task lighting. We’ve collected some of our favorite lighting and design strategies and innovations that will hopefully inspire you when considering updating the lights in your own kitchen.Lighting zonesIt would be hyperbole to say that lighting z

Do you find yourself working from home more than usual for some reason? Huh. Wonder why that is… well regardless! In all this time you’re spending working from your home office you’ve probably found the light lacking. You need more, better quality light, but how do you know which is the best light for your setup? We’re here to help! Here’s a handy little guide with just a few of our favorite options for lighting your desk.Natural lightMaybe it would surprise you that our favorite source of light

SunLake has a wide variety of light bulbs for nearly any household use. In this article we’ll go through some of the most common uses for all our bulbs - and some that maybe you hadn’t thought of.First it may be helpful to discuss the differences between traditional incandescent bulbs, fluorescents, and LEDs. We’ve discussed these differences in previous articles, but it doesn’t hurt to have a little refresher.Incandescent bulbsIncandescent bulbs are the oldest lighting technology we have. Large

If you’ve been reading our articles, you’re probably aware that chandeliers are making a big comeback. Previously considered stuffy and overly ornate, modern chandeliers come in such a huge variety of styles and finishes. You can find one that fits in each of the trends we identified for the 2020s.While playing with scale (especially putting oversized fixtures in small rooms) is gaining popularity, it’s often easier to achieve this look with movable fixtures such as oversized lamps, or with pend

It’s been said a lot recently, but it’s true that we’re all spending much more time at home than ever before. What better time to step back and take an objective look at your space? Being at home day after day at all hours and seeing how the sun comes through the windows during the day, which lights we use and when, we’re in a position to evaluate the effectiveness of our lighting in ways we perhaps never could have before.According to many interior designers, the main source of their pet peeves