Lighting Roundup: Table and Floor Lamps (Mostly) Under $100 (Updated May 2025)
There’s a reason interior designers prefer table and floor lamps to overhead lighting. Several reasons, actually.
Design insights for homes and high-performing rentals.
Layout strategy. Materials that last. Rooms that make sense.
There’s a reason interior designers prefer table and floor lamps to overhead lighting. Several reasons, actually.
You want your property to be inviting and stylish—in short; you want to give guests an experience they won’t forget. So, what little tricks do designers use to create a picture-perfect space that looks as good in person as on the website?
Does your vacation rental need a wall sconce or two? Probably. Wall lights are a chic and functional addition to your lighting plan, especially as reading light in bedrooms, as task lighting in kitchens and as decorative lighting in hallways.
Every successful vacation rental operating for several years will eventually need a refresh. Even if your decor is as timeless
Adding or updating ceiling lights, like chandeliers, pendants, and flush-mount lights, can add instant style to your vacation rental.
Picture this: sandy beaches, crashing waves, and a charming coastal living room that instantly transports your guests into a state
It’s week two of my DIY small Airbnb bedroom makeover (here’s the first post), and I’ve gotten some framing and
I’m in the process of transforming a small guest room with no closet by adding just enough storage in a way that will look built-in and chic.
What to put above the beds in your vacation rental guestrooms is one of those decisions that shouldn’t be difficult, yet can be a real stumper! It’s an inherently awkward space, especially if you have a headboard (you should) and 8-foot ceilings.
As a vacation rental host, you know that first impressions count – and a lackluster entryway can leave a lasting
Design insights for homes and high-performing rentals.