Ask An Expert Archives | Design Necessities Lighting

Browsing Category:Ask An Expert

Ask an Expert: What Kind of Fan Blades Do I Need?

Q. I know how many blades I want my fan to have, and how big I would like it to be. I even know...

Ask an Expert: What are OLEDs?

Q: All you hear about these days when it comes to lighting is LEDs. But what are OLEDs?

Ask An Expert, Resources + FAQs

Ask an Expert: Can I Use My Fan During the Winter?

Q: I’ve heard over and over again about how ceiling fans can be used year-round. But it seems counterintuitive to use one when it’s...

Ask An Expert

Ask An Expert: How Do I Get “Smart Lighting?”

Q: It seems like the thing these days is to make your home “smart,” to be able to control its various functions from one...

Ask An Expert, Ideas + Inspiration

Ask An Expert: What Type of Lighting is Best for the Bath?

Q. My bathroom lighting is outdated and too dim for my space. I’m ready to update. How do I figure out what type of...

Ask An Expert

Ask An Expert: How Do I Choose Lights That Are Bright Enough For My Front Porch?

Q: My front porch light barely puts off enough light to get my key into the lock. I’m ready to replace it, but how...

Ask An Expert

Ask An Expert: What Kind Of Fan Is Best For My Space?

Q. I really need a fan to circulate air in my home, but I’m not sure if a ceiling fan is really the best...

Ask An Expert

Ask An Expert: What Makes a Fan “Modern?”

Q: If we’re talking about functionality as well as looks, what makes a fan “modern?”

Ask An Expert

Ask an Expert: How Can I Tell How Well a Ceiling Fan Works?

Q. There are so many ceiling fans on the market to choose from. How can I tell how well a ceiling fan works?

Ask An Expert

Ask an Expert: What Provides More Light, Uplights or Downlights?

Q: When shopping for lighting fixtures, there are many references to uplighting and downlighting. Which provides more general light in a room? A: In general, uplighting...

Use #YintheWild to show us your modern space. VIEW GALLERY