How to Illuminate Baths for Function and Aesthetics
If any room in the house needs proper lighting, it’s a bathroom. A bathroom is a place that hosts daily routines for showers, shaving, makeup, and more. But it can also be a space for relaxation with a good soak in the tub or enjoying a massaging set of shower jets. Bathrooms need highly functional lighting, yet they must also be inviting.
Despite all that, bathrooms often get only the most basic utilitarian lighting. But that can be remedied by applying some of the best recommendations from professional lighting designers. Let’s explore some better ways to illuminate bathrooms for form and function in Rosemary Beach, FL.
on Monday, 24 April 2023.
Posted in Lighting Design, Florida Panhandle, Home Lighting
Unlock Expert Strategies for Enhanced Illumination
Even with the most lavish decor, poor lighting can dampen the overall appeal of your interiors. But imagine walking into your Mountain Brook residence to be greeted by the perfect balance of light and shadow that accentuates the beauty of your home. That's the power an expert lighting designer can bring to your Alabama home, creating an abode with a warm and inviting glow that's both highly functional and visually stunning. With a proper lighting plan and the ideal blend of natural and artificial light, you can transform a simple home into a dazzling dwelling. Keep reading below to learn how.
on Wednesday, 24 May 2023.
Posted in Lighting Design, Birmingham, Home Lighting
Lighting Design Is More than Mere Illumination
Lighting should be an integral part of home design. Interestingly enough though, it is often an afterthought. Sometimes lighting design is relegated to a line item as an allowance in an overall construction budget.
Lighting design is both art and science. Established guidelines exist to calculate illumination needs for a given space based on square footage and other considerations. But that aspect may not cover the objectives for the aesthetics or overall feel of a room. You can light it up so there’s plenty of light, but it doesn’t mean it will be right, in much the same way one can fill a room with expensive furnishings but not achieve the goal of a well-designed and sorted space.
Great residential lighting design is both art and science. Read on to learn more about how good lighting design can elevate your Buckhead, GA home.
SEE ALSO: Make Residential Interiors Shine with Superior Lighting Design
on Wednesday, 16 December 2020.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting
Bridging Function, Aesthetics, and Smart Control
Lighting in your home is more than just light. Light is a functional essential, just like the plumbing and electric facilities. But just like other practical things in your home like baths and kitchens, there's an aesthetic side too. You want to live in beautiful spaces that complement your lifestyle, and you want those spaces to be a pleasure to use.
As a lighting design company with clients all over Metro Atlanta and its suburbs, GHT Group believes lighting should be not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also supremely easy to manage and use. Read on to learn more about what a lighting design company can do for your Vinings home.
on Monday, 19 September 2022.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting
From Innovative LED Lighting to Control, GHT Group Does It All
One thing in a home that sometimes doesn't get as much attention as it should is the lighting. Lighting can make a huge difference in the look and feel of a home. Sometimes it’s subtle; an interior may just feel right, and you might think it’s the finishes, layout, or furnishings. But lighting can affect the way you see and notice all those things.
Anyone can choose fixtures, lamps, and lighting styles for a home’s interior. But how do you make sure you have enough lighting, not too much lighting, and the right type of lighting – both for task and ambiance – in each space? That’s where a professional can help. As one of metro Atlanta’s premier interior lighting design companies, GHT Group can be your full-service lighting partner for your Georgia home.
Keep reading to see how a professional lighting company can assist with your home lighting design.
on Wednesday, 16 June 2021.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting
Good Lighting Design Combines Function, Aesthetics, and Ease of Use
The lighting in your home is more than mere illumination. Yes, it is an essential element in daily life and using your home, much like running water. But just as there are many functional aspects of your house, there's also the aesthetic, the part that makes your spaces pleasant and tailored to your tastes and lifestyle.
Good lighting design is both art and science, and working with a lighting designer is the easiest way to maximize both form and function in your Vestavia Hills, AL, home. Keep reading below to learn three distinct advantages of working with lighting design professionals.
on Friday, 28 April 2023.
Posted in Lighting Design, Birmingham, Home Lighting
Bringing Together Craft, Expertise, and Technology
Atlanta is a city of architectural contrasts. From the modern skyscrapers downtown to the historic homes in its suburbs, there's a unique blend of the old and new. What design element can improve both the old and the new without diminishing the character of either? The power of professional lighting design. It's not just about illuminating a space; it's about setting the mood, enhancing architecture, and creating a cohesive aesthetic. Let’s explore what a professional lighting design can bring to your Atlanta home.
on Friday, 08 September 2023.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting
The Answer? It Depends
Some people might start reading here and ask, "Why do I need a lighting designer at all?" And you might not. You might have a great eye for decor and style and would never dream of hiring an interior designer, either. There are design trades where a professional brings tremendous expertise and experience to the table, yet they are optional to get the job done. In other words, you can do your own interior and lighting design, but you should know what you're doing if you want to be happy with the results.
So back to our original question: do you need to hire a lighting designer for your Atlanta, GA, home? We will somewhat cagily answer, it depends. Ultimately you can decide, but here is our take.
on Monday, 06 March 2023.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting
How Lighting Makes the Most of Your Home After the Sun Goes Down
Many Roswell homeowners spend significant sums on landscaping for their homes. As fall settles into Georgia and the weather turns, you may be looking at cleaning up your landscape and changing out summer plants for hardier fall and winter varieties, like colorful violas, cabbages, and kales.
While many homeowners love to do some of their own gardening or have their gardener manage the seasonal changes, surprisingly, not enough attention is paid to the landscape lighting design. In some cases, very little or basic lighting is applied, missing opportunities to add both aesthetic and safety benefits after the sun fades.
As we move into fall and winter and shorter days, now is the perfect time to consider landscape lighting projects to make the most of the beauty of your outdoor areas. Keep reading to see how.
SEE ALSO: How to Add Drama with Landscape Lighting Design
on Monday, 26 October 2020.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting, Outdoor Solutions, Outdoor and Landscape Lighting
Lighting Designers Make Spaces Functional and Beautiful
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.
on Wednesday, 08 June 2022.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting
You May See Your Home in a Whole New Light
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.
on Tuesday, 25 July 2023.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting
Don’t Work in the Dark! Illuminate Your Space with These Tips!
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.
on Monday, 04 October 2021.
Posted in Lighting Design, Metro Atlanta, Home Lighting