Whitmer's Lighting Blog

Lighting is a great way to change or improve the look and feel of a room or entire home. Not to mention you can improve upon the functionality of a room just by adding or altering your lighting choices. A popular trend in additional lighting lately has been the addition of a chandelier as an Continue Reading

Accent Lighting For lighting objects on a wall, the wall itself, or any vertical surface, position the track and the fixtures as shown at right. Generally, fixtures should be aimed at a 30 degree angle from the vertical to prevent light from shining in anyone’s eyes and to avoid disturbing reflections on the surface of Continue Reading

Outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of your property, makes your home safer and more secure, and increases the number of pleasurable hours you spend outdoors. And it is an investment that pays off handsomely in the value it adds to your home.   A well-lighted front entrance enables you to greet guests and identify visitors. Continue Reading

   In the entrance foyer, general lighting is needed to welcome guests and assure safe passage. This can be furnished by a handsome ceiling fixture that emits a generous spread of light. If more light is needed, consider placing matching wall sconces on either side of a foyer mirror.    ;Hallways should be illuminated every Continue Reading

When designing a lighting plan for a living room or family room, you need to consider the variety of activities that occur there. You’ll want to include general lighting for entertaining and watching television, task lighting for reading or sewing, and accent lighting for artwork, plants, and interesting architectural features. Dimming controls are ideal for Continue Reading