This summer, Mahlander’s is fortunate to have a talented young woman on staff as an intern in our lighting sales department. Akeela is a recent graduate of the South Dakota State University School of Design, and we are excited to have her aboard. We’d like to introduce you to both of them.
Midcentury Modern (MCM) design is back in style in a big way. We’ve seen a lot of throwbacks to the iconic lighting styles that were popular when MCM was first developed. Today’s styles are often adaptations of some of the staples of the movement in decades past.
Lighting is an essential design element in any space. It sets the mood, enhances aesthetics and brings life (and style!) to our living spaces. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design style that has left an indelible mark on the design world and is enjoying a resurgence in recent years. This aesthetic continues to captivate designers, homeowners and consumers – and that trend most definitely applies to lighting. Is it time to add some MCM flair to your home with lighting?
Lighting is an essential aspect of interior design that can affect the mood and atmosphere of a room. Plus, it’s a terrific way to showcase your own personal flair! Choosing the right style of lighting for your home can be a daunting task, but it can be a lot of fun. In this blog post, we will explore the different factors you should consider when selecting the right style of lighting for your home.
Thinking of a kitchen update? Whether you’re updating an appliance or two and adding a new ceiling fixture or a full-blown kitchen remodel, there’s plenty to consider. Choosing the right appliances and lighting can make all the difference in the overall look and functionality of your space.
There are some great new features we’re seeing people incorporate into their homes the past few years. They’re not quite George Jetson level, but they’re cool. Let’s look at some of the latest appliance technology that’s quickly becoming mainstream.
Each year in January, more than 200 lighting manufacturers from all over the globe gather at Dallas Market Center for Lightovation. Formerly known as the Dallas International Lighting Market, it’s the largest lighting showcase in the industry – and the world.
Planning the lighting design for a renovation, remodel or new construction can be overwhelming. You have so many choices to make (besides lighting!) and there may be a point where you don’t much care what the light fixture looks like, just get it working already! But don’t succumb to fixture fatigue … ALL of the rooms of your home deserve to be well-lighted, and that includes the often forgotten spaces: laundry & mud rooms, hallways and secondary entries.
While it’s hard to ruin the taste of this oh-so-special treat, they sometimes end up a bit dry and far from aesthetically perfect. The usual culprit? Cracks – deep or shallow, those jagged, ugly scars mar the perfection of an otherwise-delightful treat.
It’s time to get your landscape lighting ready for the change in seasons. No worries; we’ve got your covered! These tips for landscape lighting maintenance will help you get your yard ready for all that fall and winter bring.
