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A home garden is the pride of every homeowner. For every nature lover, it becomes his/her own refuge where he/she relaxes within nature’s embrace. The vibrant color palette on the flower beds, the pergola with intertwined vines, and a tree casting an overwhelmingly majestic shadow over it, everything looks gorgeous in the daylight. And at sundown, it can look even livelier with the right garden lighting setting a surreal ambiance for a backyard retreat with a dining and entertainment area with family and friends. 

How does your doorbell chime sound like? Does it ring as each visitor is a reason for celebration or is so horrible that it makes you frown in disgust as you walk towards answering the door?

Work at home has become a routine for many of us that has paved the way for a flexible or hybrid working environment. A small room or a corner in our homes is converted into a workspace. Office furniture, a laptop, or an extra screen are all worth investing in but proper home office lighting should never be an afterthought. While working in the office you might not have realized how smart lighting has contributed to your efficient work performance. Now, it’s time to ensure the same productivity at the home office.

Eglo was founded in 1969 by Ludwig Obwieser. The company has been growing at an exponetial rate ever since. They have always had a heavy focus on the global market and now operate about 70 companies in more than 50 countries. As a company they have always focused on the latest trends and the growing needs of customers. As an example they began to focus on LED lighting technology in 2006 and now nearly the entire product line uses LED's. Just as with LED's after the birth of the iPhone Eglo made a point to jump into the smart lighting market at just the right time. All of this is quite impressive, and with a motto that is "Contemporary design, coupled with high functionality, at affordable prices” you can see why! Check out some of our favorite products from Eglo and you will be just as impressed.

Innovations Lighting was founded in 2014 by Robert Marash. Robert Marash is a founder with an inspiring backstory that informs the quality of the product Innovations has brought to the market. The company mantra is: "Create a quality product at a fair price, make a commitment to service, and the customer will repeatedly purchase with confidence." When you get a chance to check out the inventory you will be inspired as well. Take a look at some of the great products Innovations Lighting has available and you will be impressed just like us!

Installing a new ceiling fan is a thrifty way to reduce your energy bills without sacrificing comfort. A fan installation is a perfect weekend project for any avid do-it-yourselfer because it only requires a few hours to complete, and the payoff is immediate. You don't have to be a home improvement expert to install a ceiling fan, Del Mar Fans & Lighting's videos and instructions below can help you get started.

Do you own a home near the ocean or a lake and experience frequently harsh weather? There’s a good chance that your lighting needs are radically different from those of residents in other parts of the county.

Are you tired of buying low-quality ceiling fans from big box stores? Do you hate ceiling fans that lose functionality a year or two after you take the time or spend the money to install them? Either it's a flickering LED light, a lost remote control, or a fan that wobbles with no airflow. Perhaps you just want a fan that is more energy efficient with a reversible dc motor as well as better quality. That's why we offer only the highest-quality best ceiling fan brands that you won't find at Home Depot, Lowe's, and other home goods retailers.

Hugger ceiling fans are defined as ceiling fans that do not include a downrod and are mounted flush to the ceiling. This is why they are often interchangeably referred to as flush-mount ceiling fans and are a great choice for low ceilings or small rooms. Hugger ceiling fans are also often lumped together with low-profile fans, but these are slightly different as discussed below.

A dining room is a multipurpose space. People use it for paying bills, doing homework and even an ad hoc work office if need be. The point is that it is not just a space for eating or throwing dinner parties. This being the case, choosing lighting can be just as much a functional choice as a style and design decision. We have put together a helpful guide for what you should consider in order to make full use of such a central room in your home.