Lighting Design Archives

Often Forgotten Spaces: Light Up your Laundry, Mudroom & Hallways

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.

September 28, 2022

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Lightovation 2022: Dallas Market Through New Eyes

In early January 2022, long-time Mahlander’s Sales Manager Rosie accompanied two new lighting consultants, Kristen and Alisha, on their first-ever trip to Lightovation at Dallas Market Center.

January 22, 2022

New Faces: Meet our Newest Lighting Consultants

When visiting our Sioux Falls showroom, you’ll see some new faces: Mahlander’s welcomes two new Lighting Consultants to our sales team. Alisha and Kristen have joined the ranks, filling places previously held by recently-retired staff. “We’re so happy to have Kristen and Alisha in the Mahlander’s family,” says Sales Manager Rosie Kindt. “We appreciate their fresh ideas, energy and cheerful personalities.” Starting within weeks

November 20, 2021

Tricks of the Trade: Scale in Lighting Design

Giving any room in your home a quick and easy update can be as simple as changing out a light fixture. It is a great way to infuse your unique style into a space, make a statement or create a dramatic new focal point in a room. But there are some important things to remember, particularly when it comes to scale.

October 24, 2021

Five Tips to Maintain Your Outdoor Lighting

Many homeowners neglect their outdoor light fixtures, but maintaining them is equally important as any other electrical appliance, indoors or out. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to maintain your outdoor lighting. Simply add a few simple tasks to your to-do list every now and then; they’ll go a long way toward ensuring your outdoor lighting lasts.

September 12, 2021

Three Reasons to Amp Up Your Exterior Lighting

Exterior lighting is often an afterthought, particularly with all the decision-making involved in new construction or remodeling. But it is important – and here’s why.

August 13, 2020

LED Lighting: Several Long-Lasting Benefits

You’re likely familiar with light-emitting diode or LED technology; it’s become quite common in light fixtures, streetlights, commercial lighting, and replacement light bulbs. But did you know LED lighting provides several long-lasting benefits, including energy savings, less toll on the environment, and better light quality.

August 10, 2020