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Lighting ideas, buying guides and how-tos from the Artika design team: how to size a ceiling fan, hang pendants at the right height, light a bathroom vanity and more.

How to Set the Right Mood with Smart Lighting
LED & Smart Lighting

How to Set the Right Mood with Smart Lighting

Before smart technology reached home lighting, setting the right mood using light was both challenging and limited. For one, lights could only be dimmed manually. Rare...

Modern Artika lighting across a styled Canadian home interior LED & Smart LightingThe Modern Lighting Guide: Choosing Light for Every Room Modern home lighting comes down to three choices: the fixture type (pendant, flush mount, chandelier, vanit... Best Bathroom Vanity Lights 2026: A Buyer's Guide BathroomBest Bathroom Vanity Lights 2026: A Buyer's Guide The best vanity lights give you shadow-free, true-colour light for grooming: look for CRI 80 or higher (the... Best Fandeliers 2026: Chandelier Ceiling Fans Ceiling FansBest Fandeliers 2026: Chandelier Ceiling Fans A fandelier is a ceiling fan and chandelier in one: a fan’s airflow paired with a decorative light’s look. ... Best Pendant Lights of 2026: Kitchen Island and Dining Ceiling Lights & PendantsBest Pendant Lights of 2026: Kitchen Island and Dining The best pendant lights balance three things: scale (island pendants should span about a third of the count... Best Ceiling Lights 2026: Flush, Semi-Flush LED Ceiling Lights & PendantsBest Ceiling Lights 2026: Flush, Semi-Flush LED For ceilings under 8 feet (2.4 m), choose a flush mount; for 8 to 10 feet, a semi-flush adds a little depth... The Light Fixtures That Impress Airbnb Guests (And Get You 5-Star Reviews) Décor & TrendsThe Light Fixtures That Impress Airbnb Guests (And Get You 5-Star Reviews) For Airbnb interior design, the upgrade that moves the needle on bookings is lighting. The fixtures that im... Best Bathroom Light Fixtures for 2026: What Designers Are Choosing BathroomBest Bathroom Light Fixtures for 2026: What Designers Are Choosing Bathroom lighting in 2026 hinges on three numbers: 1,500 to 3,000 lumens of vanity task light, a colour tem... The Family Guide to Kids' Room Lighting KidsThe Family Guide to Kids' Room Lighting Create a safer, brighter, and more flexible room for every stage of childhood. This guide helps families ch... Outdoor Wall Lighting Ideas: Security, Style & Curb Appeal OutdoorOutdoor Wall Lighting Ideas: Security, Style & Curb Appeal Outdoor Wall Lighting Ideas: Security, Style & Curb Appeal Strategic outdoor wall lighting combines bri... bathroom vanity light with mirror in a neutral setting BathroomBathroom Lighting Ideas and Tips for a Beautifully Functional Space Great bathroom lighting combines bright, colour-accurate vanity illumination (3000K-3500K, 1,500-3,000 lume... rattan ceiling light in a bedroom with neutral colours Ceiling Lights & PendantsFlush Mount vs Semi-Flush vs Pendant: How to Choose the Right Ceiling Light Walk into any lighting showroom and you'll face hundreds of ceiling fixtures that all look slightly differe...

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