Lighting « GMJ Interiors

Create lighting plan that meets needs, accents features

DEAR GAIL: For years we’ve only used the light from our ceiling fan in our family room and know it’s not been enough. We’re redecorating and want to do it right. What type of lighting do we need and how much? Thanks. — Ann and Bill
DEAR ANN and BILL: You’re right; light from a ceiling [...] [...]

Basement Family Room

DEAR GAIL: We’ve just moved into our new house and have a basement that we’re going to use as a family room. We’re going to make it multi-purpose with a separate TV area, game table and quiet sitting. The only natural light that we have coming in, is from a couple [...] [...]

Brighten Up the Family Room

DEAR GAIL: We thought by adding can lights in our family room it would brighten up the room and be all we would need. Wrong. We have a vaulted ceiling that goes up to the second floor and just don’t know what to do. Before we go out and buy more lighting, we’d like to [...] [...]

New Lamps

DEAR GAIL: I’ve been looking for new lamps for my living room and like that the stores now have mix and match lamps and shades. But how do I go about selecting the right shade for a lamp? Nicole K.
DEAR NICOLE: It is nice that the stores now give you a [...] [...]