Good lighting is an essential part of life. Simply put, the functional aspect of light allows you to see what you’re doing, whether preparing a meal in the kitchen, getting ready for the day in your bathroom, or traversing your hallway. That’s the “what.” But the “how” makes a big difference in your life, creating a mood or atmosphere, adding an aesthetic dimension, and making everyday activities more enjoyable.

Some people leave lighting to homebuilders or interior designers. While many of them understand lighting well, others do not. Lighting designers are a specialized trade, and it can pay to work with one to get a customized lighting plan that works for your lifestyle and sense of style. Keep reading below for four reasons you might want to work with a professional lighting designer for your Atlanta, GA, home project.

In case you hadn’t noticed, LEDs – light-emitting diodes – have revolutionized light all around you. Those amazingly bright headlights on the new cars? LED. The backlighting on your amazing new Sony 86-inch TV? LED. The crisp, bright, beautiful screen on your iPad? You guessed it, LED. 

LED technology has amazing advantages over any other kind of lighting. If you are considering new lighting of any type for your Dunwoody, GA, or Atlanta home, it's a no-brainer to go LED. Let's cover some of the incredible benefits of LED light fixtures below.

If you’re a discerning Atlanta homeowner seeking the pinnacle of lighting control solutions, there’s an easy answer. HomeWorks is the ultimate Lutron whole-home solution, offering unparalleled features, benefits, and expandability for those who want the very best. Let's explore why below!

Lutron is a name well known in every aspect of the management and control of light. Since the invention of the first solid-state dimmer over 50 years ago, the company has continued to innovate in lighting. Lutron lighting controls can be found in commercial buildings like the New York Times building in Manhattan and grand residences like the White House.  

About two decades ago, Lutron entered another area critical to managing light - motorized shading. The company’s mission is to manage and control light for comfort, aesthetics, energy efficiency, and wellness. Typical of Lutron, they pay attention to every detail to produce the industry standard in motorized shading and window treatments. See how they do it below. 

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If you live in Buckhead, you know you’re in Atlanta’s best location. From the elegant homes to the area’s renowned upscale shopping and dining, you are accustomed to the finer things in life. Interestingly enough, however, it is surprising how many of Buckhead’s properties haven’t taken advantage of modern lighting techniques and professional lighting design. If your residence has all you want in décor and design, a new lighting design might be just what you need to take it to the next level. Keep reading to learn about four ways to see your home in a new light.

Have you found the perfect vacation or retirement home in Miramar Beach? You're likely very excited about your new Florida Panhandle property. If it's a lot that you are going to custom build or an existing home that you will remodel or perhaps extend, you will want to plan early for lighting control and other smart home features. 

The best way to prepare your home for smart lighting and automation is to bring in a Lutron dealer early in the design phase. Then you can more easily integrate the latest solutions like tunable Ketra lighting, motorized window treatments, and more that will make your Miramar Beach home more luxurious, comfortable, and efficient. Explore the benefits of working with a Lutron dealer below.

We jest a little here; we don’t think you work in the dark. Yet, working with bright computer screens sometimes leads people to believe that they need less light in their workspace. Nothing could be further from the truth! The light from computer screens is no substitute for proper interior lighting that gets you through your workday.

We’ve written before about human-centric lighting and how light affects us throughout the day. With so many people continuing to work from home, it's even more critical that people understand how it can affect your work and energy levels. As an interior lighting design company, GHT Group has put together a few tips on lighting techniques for your Smyrna office space, whether for your home-based business or your corporate management position at Georgia-based Coca-Cola or Delta headquarters.