What would you guess is the main cause of death among the elderly? It’s not old age and it’s not health complications. If you already knew it was falling, we’re impressed. According to a recent New York Times article, falling is the number one cause of death among the elderly population. If you find this […]
Lighting – it can make or break a room, budget, or mood. Do you feel inadequate to style your home whether it is a new build, under full renovation, or just itching for some change? Knowing proper interior aesthetic and design principles; including contrast, balance, movement, texture, proportion, repetition, and color when it comes to […]
We’ve come a long way since Thomas Edison. Light has advanced to serve more purposes and help us live better, but there are still some concerns about which are the safest light bulbs. With the recent push towards a greener, environmentally-conscious world, consumers have become increasingly interested in the dangers of products in their own […]
Who doesn’t like the idea of saving some extra money? Maybe you want to save up for a fun trip to Disney World or buy a new car. What if we told you can save money by doing something as simple as changing out the light bulbs in your home? No, it may not give […]
Did you know: The light in your house could be the cause of your depression symptoms? Have you ever noticed yourself feeling a little bluer during the winter months? If so, you may have experienced Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is quite common in most people. SAD is a specific type of depression that is […]
We all want to know how to live happier lives and lucky for us, the Danish have already figured out how to do it. Danish people are known for being the happiest people on Earth. You may be wondering:“How is that possible?” Danish people live by the hygge principal, incorporating ways of adding comfort and […]
Have you ever asked yourself ‘why do I have a headache’ when you’ve been in the house all day? It could be caused by external or internal factors including physical health deficiencies, bright light, loud noises, or allergens and strong odors. At Lit Living, we spend a lot of time in-store helping you choose the […]
Take a quick look around your room. Is it dark and dismal or bright and cheerful? The amount of natural light you have in your home affects how you feel throughout the day and has a huge impact on your overall well-being. So it’s important to make an effort to let as much light in […]
What is your relationship with light? Does your brain first think of the sun radiating light and heat? How it naturally influences the details of how life comes to be? The role it plays in biology, impacting the life cycle? Or does your mind automatically go to a lightbulb that radiates artificial light 24 hours, […]
Whether you’re interested in designing a new space or upgrading your current one, there are some very important lighting design ideas to keep in mind. Lighting can be the make or break of a beautiful, efficient, and functional space that you will either want to spend all your time in or be dying to get […]