There are many reasons why recessed lighting could be a great fit for your home, and also many reasons why recessed lighting could be a terrible idea. Consider these pros and cons of recessed lighting before you start cutting holes in your ceiling. Advantages of Recessed Lighting Recessed lighting is an important tool to provide more functional space within your home. Recessed lighting may not be …Read More
Kitchens are not just for cooking and eating, most kitchens are truly the heart of the home. In more modern homes, the open concept kitchen has become common and allows for food prepping, eating, and entertaining family and guests. With the kitchen taking on more of a role in the home, kitchen lighting is key in allowing for it to feel welcoming, but also aid in the functionality aspect. This is d…Read More
Around this time last year, we wrote about creating a new lighting design for 2017. Now that 2017 is almost over, we felt that it was once again time to think about the lighting updates you want to make in the New Year. With 2018 only a little over a month away, now is the time to begin planning what you want to do in your home or business. At Hortons Home Lighting in La Grange, Chicago, and Orlan…Read More
When you’re adding new lighting to your own home, it can be somewhat easy to pick fixtures based on how they look and how they will function within a certain room. A rental property that you own may require a different approach when it comes to lighting. It’s still good to choose fixtures that you like, but it’s important to remember that you’re not going to be the one living there. At Hor…Read More
It may only be November, but the New Year isn’t far away. There are plenty of new things that come about when the calendar changes, and you may have grand plans for your home in 2017. A major part of those plans might be the lighting, and if it is, it’s important to find the fixtures that you want so you can create the rooms where you’ll enjoy spending time. You may have put off updating you…Read More
The kitchen is a unique space within a home, as it functions not only as a place to cook and eat delicious meals, it also serves as a family gathering area and the spot where old friends catch up over a cup of coffee. It's where you go for a midnight snack when you can't sleep, and where the kids stay up late finishing their homework on a Sunday night. In order for your kitchen to be as functional…Read More
You've probably read dozens of home improvement magazines, and have seen countless examples of the "perfect" kitchen lighting design. While there are many great ideas out there, until you have the fixture installed in your home, you won't know whether or not it's perfect for you. Every home is unique, as are its lighting needs. At Hortons in La Grange, we love helping customers find the ideal kitc…Read More