Something we talk about often is the importance of quality lighting. While basic lighting will illuminate a space, good, thoughtful lighting will transform a space visually and emotionally. It can be used to soften a room, create colour, highlight a feature, and make people look vibrant and healthy. Think about how nice we all look sporting a healthy glowing tan (warm lighting with amber and pink colours) vs mid-winter pasty white skin (regular fluorescent or artificial lighting).

When we build a decor package, lighting is always one of the first considerations. It provides an immense range of uses and nothing else comes close in terms of its cost effectiveness. In fact lighting is one of our 3 pillars of good banquet / reception decor - centerpieces, candles, and lighting.

Restaurants, upscale retailers, theatres, all spend a great deal of time and money designing and installing lighting systems that will improve the experience of their clients. So, when you are moving around in your day, see if you can spot the difference between a quality lighting design that makes you look and feel terrific vs a place that cranks up some horrid lighting and makes you wish you hadn't entered the place.