Today Rhonda writes: Dear Diva, we have a very architectural home and I need new light fixtures that are grand but aren’t chandlers. A couple of years ago I thought I found the perfect chandler but now I hate it! What can I use that will still make a statement but won’t hang down and be [...]
Today Hilda writes: Dear Diva, I am looking to increase the amount of light in my home office, but need something eco friendly. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks! When it comes to being eco-friendly the easiest thing you can do is to invest in eco friendly lighting. This can be done in a variety [...]
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Today my friend Susan, challenged me to find three ceiling fans for small rooms that don’t look like something she would find in her grandmother’s house. Well Susan, I accept your challenge! This is the problem with being the Home Makeover Diva, my friends exploit my design skills and expect me to know exactly what [...]
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As the Home Makeover Diva, I come across a lot of home decor items that I’m either planning in putting in my home or that I’ve found while helping out a client. Today was no exception. The next lighting project to be put into my “must haves list” is a wonderful crystal sconce by Global [...]
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Today Alice writes: Dear Diva, we are trying to decide on the best lighting for our newly remodeled kitchen. Unfortunately, I hadn’t anticipated all of the choices that would be available to me and am now feeling rather overwhelmed. Diva, what is the best kitchen lighting choice for a newly remodeled kitchen? Help and thanks! [...]
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Today Confused in Connecticut writes: Dear Diva, I recently made over my family room and I think it looks wonderful! But my daughter thinks I need to change out the old switch and outlet covers. She says they are an eye sore, but I don’t think you can even notice them. What do you think [...]
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When replacing an old ceiling fan, how do you decide if you should put a new one in? By asking yourself one simple question: did you use the old one? If the answer is yes, then obviously you need to put a new one in! I know a lot of designers freak out when it [...]
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Today Anna asks Dear Diva, We are replacing the old lighting fixtures throughout our house and I am having a hard time deciding on what to do in the dining room. There are so many choices when it comes to chandeliers. Some are gaudy others are simple, which do I choose for my dining room? [...]
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