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Today’s homeowner is subjected to countless hours of lifestyle and home improvement advertisements and television shows each week, and they can be a great source of creative inspiration. Unfortunately, you often see so many great ideas that you might not know quite where to start! The good news is that there are many easy and affordable home improvement projects that can be completed in just a few days, and the sooner you get started, the sooner you and your family can enjoy them!

Gary Houston Electric has a team of residential electricians in Little Rock who are ready to serve you, and we’re always happy to help our customers get the most bang for their home improvement buck! We’ve been proudly serving central Arkansas since 1978, and we’re always available when you’re ready to schedule an in-home consultation. We’ll make specific recommendations tailored to your home’s unique features, and we’ll also help you find ways to lower your energy costs. These lighting design ideas will make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, and they can also increase your home’s resale value:

Light up your dream kitchen! There’s nothing wrong with treating your family to a nice dinner out, but food always tastes better when you prepare it yourself in a comfortable and functional kitchen! LED bulbs with a temperature of 3000K are ideal for task lighting in the kitchen, and you’ll want to have plenty of outlets with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) available to plug in and use your countertop appliances safely.

Make your den or living room a little cozier-No one enjoys harsh overhead light while they’re trying to watch TV, and it’s easy to add dimmer switches in frequently-traveled areas such as your den and dining room. Be sure to use dimmable LEDs, and bulbs with a color temperature between 2000K-3000K emit a warm light that’s ideal for the living room and your bedrooms. Recessed and track lighting is a great way to highlight artwork, and it also gives a living room more overall ambiance.

Create an outdoor backyard retreat-A great outdoor lighting package is a great way to make your deck or patio more comfortable, and it also discourages theft and vandalism!

If you have any questions or would like to schedule service, contact us onlineor at 501-375-8330.

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