Category: building technology
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What is the perfect bulb for putting on make up in the morning.
If your bathroom mirror lighting makes you look tired (or oddly orange/green), it’s usually the wrong bulb + the wrong placement. Here’s the quick fix we use in real-world lighting design. 1) Choose the right bulb (this matters most): 2) Put light where your face needs it: Pro tip: Avoid very cool bulbs (4000K–5000K) in…
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What is over scale and how to use it in design
In the dynamic world of interior design and lighting, the concept of ‘over scale’ has emerged as a game changer. At Mangrove Bay Design and Lighting, we’ve mastered the art of utilizing over scale to transform spaces into captivating experiences. Let’s dive into what over scale means and how you can use it to elevate…
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Curbless Showers : The New Standard
Curbless Showers maximize your space and add visual appeal. They get rid of shower barriers creating a seamless look and make your space appear larger. Curbless showers provide accessibility and easy cleaning. So why are they called curbless showers? The reason they are called curbless showers is because they get rid of the step that…
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Sharing Resources: Stone Showrooms
Let me start with the fact that I’m not trying to sell you stone. I like to sell you on the idea that when you use real stone, the chances of your home design lowering in value, real or perceived as far less over time when you use a natural material, period. Mixing materials is…
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The Buzz About Sconces in a Bathroom: A Better Choice for Better Lighting
I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to having a space function to its highest potential, but for most people our home is our largest investment asset, so why not make sure it gives us back as much as we put in to it. I’m getting older and with that process…
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Sharing Resources: Stone Showrooms
Let me start with the fact that I’m not trying to sell you stone. I like to sell you on the idea that when you use real stone, the chances of your home design lowering in value, real or perceived as far less over time when you use a natural material, period. Mixing materials is…
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3-D printed houses: technology and building
I read some random stuff pretty regularly. I just landed on an article from The Economist about 22 Emerging Technologies for 2022 that talks about a new process to use a giant 3D printer to build a house. Pretty incredible stuff for sure. The walls of this house are being built with a 3D printer.…