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Top 8 Tips for Lighting a Painting "The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." Haven't you often heard this in conversations about art? One friend resorts to this famous quotation by Pablo Picasso while defending his splurge on that very expensive piece of art that now hangs in the entrance of his house. As you gaze at the painting, you realize that something is missing. Picture Lights! So, what really are these picture lights and why are they s …

Piano lamps are one of those often overlooked home accessories due to their name. The name “piano lamps” or “piano lights” implies that they’re really only useful for musicians, and while they are an essential tool for a pianist of any level to have in their toolkit, they still have countless uses outside piano playing. Elegant and sophisticated, piano lamps strike an impressive silhouette and can easily be incorporated into any home while still serving a functional purpose. Piano la …

(Image Source: Pinterest/google.uk.com) Your artwork deserves recognition. Whether the product of your own creation, a piece you commissioned, or something you picked up at your favorite home décor retailer, you’ve already made the effort to devote precious wall space to that painting. But don’t stop there! Your painting demands proper lighting to tell its full story—that’s where picture lights come in. A mainstay in professional art galleries and world renown museums, picture lig …

Light Therapy: How Light Can Be Used to Help Cure Depression, Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer and More In this article on light therapy: Effect of improved lighting on patients suffering Alzheimer's disease Lighting to promote healing in healthcare facilities (including help for those undergoing cancer treatment How to incorporate light therapy into daily life (to cure depression, help kids sleep better and more) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is extremely prevalent in our soc …

Country or barn style homes are popular, and for good reason. They’re a wonderful way to bring an oasis of rustic charm to the city, a sea of concrete and metal. They can also capture the whimsy of another time and place. They’re even a great way to modernize and elevate an old, outdated barn or existing farmhouse in dire need of some TLC. No matter your situation, barn lights are an integral part of the country or barn theme, and as with any design category, the devil’s in the details. T …