Design and decorating can be fun and rewarding. However, there are some technical details that can assist with the aesthetic of your space. Details such as electricity. 

Let’s first discuss the electrical outlet. I love doing an electrical walk-through with a client. whether building or remodeling, it is indeed critically important to consider your lifestyle and furniture placement when deciding where to place outlets. Floor outlets are very critically important in a living room. How many times have you tripped over electrical wires and extension cords? If you place a floor outlet under your sofa, you can easily run lamp cords under the sofa. Maybe you wish to light up holiday decor on a sofa table behind your couch or sectional. This handy outlet makes it so easy. Consider how far forward and how far backward you would ever place your heavy upholstery and then place the floor outlet right in the middle of both scenarios. 

Some wall outlets can look unsightly. I like to place an outlet within the baseboards. they tend to disappear more than looking like a postage stamp on the drywall. 

In the bathroom, I like to add an electrical outlet inside a drawer or flip down cabinet panel. A wall outlet can look common and ordinary. And if you have a tile backsplash, an outlet can ruin the whole effect. And I dislike cutting a hole in the side of a cabinet to place an unsightly outlet. “`html

Illuminating Ideas: Creative Uses for Rope Lighting

Rope lighting, once relegated to holiday decorations, has undergone a stylish transformation. Now, it’s a versatile tool for adding ambiance and highlighting features in homes. From subtle accents to bold statements, rope lighting offers a spectrum of possibilities for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Indoor Applications:

• Under Cabinet lighting: Rope light provides practical illumination for countertops, making food readiness easier and adding a modern touch to kitchens.
• Architectural Accents: Run rope lighting under trim in a room to highlight architectural details and create a warm glow.
• Staircase Illumination: Install rope lights along the sides of staircases for enhanced safety and a visually appealing effect.
• Cove Lighting: Conceal rope lights within coves or recesses in ceilings to create a soft, indirect light source.
• Furniture Highlights: Wrap rope lights around the base of furniture pieces,such as beds or sofas,for a unique and inviting ambiance.