Thank you ICFF for an amazing show. We are proud to celebrate our Moroccan heritage and showcase our award winning work at the international level.
We are so proud to be showing our new collection alongside our fellow Moroccan designers Youssef KROUM, dorothee NAVARRO, My Moroccan Rug by Khalida Toukkani and Salima Filali who are creating beautiful and innovative work.
The start of spring isn’t all about home cleaning. There are many great options for a spring home refresh that are much better than home cleaning. You can easily refresh your space for the season in just one day—and we’ve rounded up the top ways to do just that.
Bring in some fresh flowers
Spring is all about new growth, so why not add some fresh blooms to your home? You can pick up a bouquet of tulips, daffodils, or other seasonal flowers at your local grocery store or florist.
Swap out your bedding
If you're ready for a change, consider switching out your bedding for something lighter and brighter. Look for crisp white sheets or pastel-colored duvet covers to give your bedroom a fresh feel.
Rearrange your furniture
Sometimes all it takes is a little rearranging to make your space feel new again. Try moving your furniture around to create a new focal point or to open up your room.
Add some greenery
Bring the outdoors in by adding some plants to your home. Whether you opt for a small succulent or a statement fiddle leaf fig, plants can add a pop of color and texture to any room.
Update your throw pillows
A quick and easy way to refresh your living room or bedroom is to swap out your throw pillows. Look for pillows in fun patterns or bright colors to add some personality to your space.
Paint an accent wall
If you're feeling ambitious, consider painting an accent wall in your home. Choose a soft color or pattern to create a statement wall that will liven up your space.
Change up your light fixtures
If you're tired of your old fixtures, consider updating them for the spring season. Look for fixtures that complement your space and give out ample light. Don't be afraid to mix metals, It's the hype right now.
Clean and declutter
Finally, one of the best ways to refresh your home is to simply clean and declutter. Get rid of any items that you no longer need or use, and give your home a thorough cleaning to start the season off on a fresh, clean slate.
As a company, Dounia Home believes in delivering high-end products to customers. From award-winning lighting fixtures to sleek furniture pieces, we ensure our clients fall in love with what they purchase — and return for more!
When we receive client support in this way, we make sure to remember our friends in need. So, as a part of Dounia Home’s Black Friday fund, we will be collecting 10% of all orders placed today and putting it to good use.
The 10% of proceeds collected will be donated to one of our suppliers in need. They had a major fire in their showroom and would appreciate financial assistance to cover the losses. As a general idea, our supplier provides us handmade, organic cotton. They employ 180 people and help over 800 families.
They have been supporting us in our journey of creating high-class products, and today, when they are in need, we have decided to support them. So, we will be joining hands with our customers — and donating 10% of all orders placed today to our supplier.
On this note, we’d like to thank YOU for being a part of our journey. If you make a purchase today, know that you will be helping those in need! Apart from purchases, every like, comment, and share makes a difference too. Thank you for being with us on this journey — we hope to continue providing you with luxury products to adorn your home!
]]>With parties and get-togethers returning in full swing, there’s tons to handle and catch up with this holiday season. You’ll be hosting soirées, gatherings, and dinners, which means you need to have all the holiday entertaining essentials at hand.
Sure, you probably have some cute things stored from the past few years, but with a new season come new styles. So, we’ve compiled a list of expert-approved tips to give your stock an effective re-up and ensure your guests enjoy an unforgettable holiday season at your place.
Adding some flair to your drinks table is a great starting point. A well-decorated, lovely drinks table can make a great focal point in your room and please the guests as they step up to dish out their food from the beautiful display you’ve thoughtfully created.
If you’ve got a minimal, simple drinks table, like the Najma round drum side, you can cover it with a beautiful satin fabric runner in a color that complements your theme.
Designs like the Almas side table offer a cute metal to make your drinks’ arrangement visually aesthetic. Set your liquor bottles on one side and wine bottles with mixers on the other. Place your glasses in the center and a plate of garnishes near the mixers.
If you own something like the Lila inlay drink table, decorating it with LED lights that contrast with the base color will be a great idea. You can place drink lights in a tall glass vase or frame your cocktail garnish with strip lights to make it look fancier.
It's easy to get overwhelmed as the holiday season approaches. Think about all you need to get done — clean up your home, decorate, shop for dinners, and prepare food for guests.. the list is endless! Luckily, with the right supplies and a dash of personalization, you can certainly remove the holiday entertaining stress from your list.
So, buckle yourself up as you prepare to arrange a memorable holiday season for your guests by following the aforementioned essentials!
Feel good about giving by choosing one of the gifts from our eco-friendly holiday gift ideas given below!
Whether you’re looking for a gift for your aunt or your better half, nothing beats the gift of scent. Scented candles may be used as home decor, fragrance, and even self-care.
At Dounia Home, our candles are hand-crafted with love in Morocco. They use high-quality soy wax instead of the paraffin traditional candles use, making them a sustainable choice to create ambiance and fragrance in your loved one’s home. What’s more? The vessel is reusable!
Elevate the bathing experience of your loved ones by gifting them bath and hand towels. These help your receiver(s) enhance their daily routine and create a bath experience full of comfort and relaxation.
Our towels at Dounia Home are made from breathable organic cotton and relaxed linen. They are handwoven by craftsmen in Marrakech, perfect for adorning any space while serving their primary purpose.
Dounia Home’s Organic Turkish Hand Towel
Glass jar sets provide functionality by acting as storage containers while doubling as decor. As such, they’re a fantastic option for anyone who likes neat organization and aesthetics.
Dounia Home’s handmade glass canisters have brass nesting lids. These materials are sustainably sourced, ensuring they have minimal impact on the environment. Fill them with little souvenirs or sweets and make the perfect eco-friendly holiday gift!
Dounia Home’s Moroccan Apothecary Glass Jar Set
Wooden products, such as mini tables, make for the ultimate high-end gift. They can be placed anywhere in your loved one’s home, provide the perfect resting spot for a mug of coffee or their favorite cocktails, and act as a constant reminder of the one gifting them.
Make a sleek statement in your receiver’s home with our Almas sculptural side table — and have it create sweet memories of your bond with them for years to come!
Dounia Home’s Almas Side Table
By choosing Dounia Home’s products, you can gift your loved ones products that have a minimal impact on the environment. Additionally, you’ll support the artisans involved in the making of these eco-friendly products and be more responsible towards Mother Earth.
If you’re ready to purchase your sustainable gift, head over to your website today!]]>Our pop-up shop is part of the country of Morocco celebrating its heritage and craft. It will be hosted for the semi-annual IMF conference in Washington, DC. From our award-winning lighting to sleek furniture items, many of our products will be displayed for the IMF members to view and appreciate as well as purchase.
There will be traditional Moroccan music to create an ambiance as talented artisans showcase their craft. And, of course, no event is complete without good food, so we will make sure there are delicious bites to enjoy.
The dates for the big event are in the upcoming month, that is, October 10th to 16th. During the span of these seven days, we hope to showcase our products, share yummy meals, vibe to music, and appreciate artisans for their craft. As such, the dates are to be marked on calendars for experiencing an event one will reminisce about forever.
We look forward to the presence of the members of the International Monetary Fund — Washington DC, here we come!
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The Google HQ is thoroughly a passive, eco-friendly building. This is the first time google leads the construction of its own HQ, while advancing and pushing the boundaries of the building industry toward more human centered, sustainable features. It took 8 years to complete, housing over 4000 employees and according to architectural record “Google has committed to 24/7 carbon-free energy operations worldwide by 2030 and, across Bay View’s all-electric campus, net-positive H2O performance, replenishing 120 percent of the water it consumes in this drought-prone region.“Google had the same high requirements and standards for its lighting fixtures.
Dounia Home lighting has been chosen because our products align with the google's sustainable efforts. Dounia Home's production is eco-friendly, it uses sustainable materials resulting in a lower carbon footprint and a healthier environment. The metal used in these fixtures is copper, which is long-lasting, and 100% recyclable. The entire production process produces little to no waste, and the LED bulbs used are of the highest quality and are of the most efficiency.
Our Nur Reversed Pendant Light have been selected by the Heatherwick Studio design team to be part of the latest google HQ restaurant design. Five of these stunning and eco- friendly fixtures can be seen adorning the Mediterranean restaurant on the first floor over the main eating area in the latest Google headquarters in Mountain View.
Photos © Bruce Damonte
Dounia Home's Nur Reversed Pendant Light has adorned the Google headquarters in this stunning Bay view campus — and has the potential to enhance the ambiance of your space, too!
Have a commercial or residential project? Contact us at info@douniahome.com
]]>We, at Dounia Home, are delighted to announce the two awards and recognition our lighting collections received for their impeccable quality and sophisticated designs by NY NOW. Our products are curated and handmade with love, and watching them receive the recognition they deserve has us over the moon. Dig right in to learn about the event and awards!
Our lighting collections at Dounia Home are hand-crafted with attention to detail and aim to create a high-end appearance in interiors. As such, our ideal customers are perfectionists who love to create a simple yet sophisticated statement with interior decor, especially lighting.
We had the opportunity to showcase our new Riad Collection, Maria collection and Nur Collection — at our booth#651 at NY NOW. We are beyond grateful to be given the chance to showcase the fruit of our hard work and would like to thank Emerald CEO Mr. Herve Sedky, board member Mr. David Levin, Director International Business Development Indira Franca, Maison de l'artisant director Mrs. Sophia Moukasse, Mr. Mohhamed Benadiba and Mr. M'fadel Rais for arranging this event and congratulating our team. It is platforms like these that give young entrepreneurs the chance to progress, display their talent, and gain recognition for their work!
Dounia Home received an extraordinary response to the display of its lighting collection, and bagged two awards for its high-end products:
Best In Show at NY NOW - By the board of judges - Keith Bynum and
Evan Thomas from the TV channel, HGTV at NY NOW
Best In Lighting - By IDFA New York, presented by judge David Santiago
We’d like to express heartfelt gratitude to the most amazing team, friends, and family. This win wouldn’t be possible without you — and you definitely made it one for the books!
Head over to our website to browse through our entire lighting collection — from pendant lights and chandeliers to flush mounts and wall sconces, you’ll find it all!
Like what you see? Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay updated with what we do.
]]>Bedrooms are pivotal in a couple’s love life. It is where all the cuddles happen. Even when you are tired, a well-decorated bedroom can serve as an oasis of calm where you lay back and rewind with your lover.
But designing your bedroom to hold all romantic moments requires some effort. We, at Dounia’s, aspire to fill our clients’ lives with love, romance, and sweet memories. Here are our five tried and tested tips for upgrading your mundane bedroom into a hotel-standard couples’ suite.
1. DECLUTTER THE ROOM
Like all decor themes, a romantic bedroom is devoid of clutter or mess. You want the bed to be the focus of your room. Anything that blocks that focus can go away.
Think of it this way, a room full of love cannot have things you have no emotional connection with. So, get rid of anything you don’t need and tuck essentials out of sight.
2. FOCUS ON THE BED
A bed is the most crucial component of a romantic bedroom. Try making your bed comfortable and inviting, using layered bedding, plump pillows, crisp linens, and accessories to make your bed appealing.
If you can, go for visually striking furniture. Upholstered headboards, vivid colors, and luxurious materials pair seamlessly with a romantic room.
3. TRY WALL PAPER & MURALS
A stunning piece of large-scale artwork, painted or put against the wall behind your bed, can set the whole mood of the bedroom. Choose a mural in soft colors and try to match the rest of the room with them for cohesion.
Landscapes or scenic murals have taken the interiors by storm and look good in almost every setting.
4. GET THE LIGHTING RIGHT
On-point lighting can drastically impact a room’s atmosphere. Try layering several lights to bring out the best of your room. Also, invest in an adjustable controlling mechanism. You will want to dim the lights to create a romantic vibe and brighten up when you are getting ready for work.
If you wish to design a custom lighting fixture, connect with us today for a collaboration!
5. INCORPORATE A LITTLE WARMTH
Reds are the color of love globally. So your bedroom color wheel should include hints of it. You can go for paler tones if you want to paint the entire walls or use it for accents against a more subtle background.
And just like that, your bedroom will feel like a romantic haven for you and your partner!
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The world’s most celebrated interior designers, architects, and artists have one secret trick to tie a room’s decor together – layered lighting!
But layering lights can be a new skill for some. Here is Dounia’s guide to layered lighting that could spruce your room in no time!
When it comes to lighting, three different kinds can jazz up your interiors, and learning about them is essential before layering lighting in your interior:
1. Task Lights
These are the most practical types of lights – the ones you need to carry out your day-to-day tasks. Table lamps, cabinet LEDs, bathroom vanity lights, and kitchen pendant lights fall into this category.
2. Ambient Lights
These are the ones you use to light up your entire room. They ensure you don’t bump into your couch while cruising across your living room. A general, widespread, and bright light source can do the job. However, you can use any type of light fixture as an ambient light that illuminates your room adequately.
3. Accent Lights
Accent lights are purely for aesthetics. You can use them to bring parts of your room to the limelight. They're also called directional lights and are generally stronger than ambient lights.
Picture a train track lit by using strong light fixtures. Those are accent lights. Indoor accent lights include wall sconces flanking artwork, strategically placed lamps, picture lights, and recessed lights that wash down a wall.
Learning the types of lighting was easy – now comes the tricky part. How do you place your light fixtures to achieve an in-depth aura for your space?
Here are a few tricks:
CHOOSE A TEMPERATURE
Lights come in warmer temperatures (2700-3000K) or cooler ones (4000K or higher). You can choose either depending upon your room’s desired look.
CONTROL THE LIGHTS
An adept controlling mechanism will help you change the whole mood of the room. Using dimmers that help control light brightness will ensure your room is ready for dimly-lit romantic nights as well as well-lit parties.
KEEP ROOM FOR SUNLIGHT
If your room has giant windows and receives a lot of sunshine, it is a good idea to consider natural light while curating your lighting plan.
And that’s about it! Keep the information given in this blog post in mind and create an ambiance you’ll absolutely love spending time in.
]]>After all, the right lighting adds another dimension to the space and brings the design project to life!
It goes without saying that lighting plays an integral role in making a dark room feel lighter. To effectively achieve the purpose, blend together the different types of lighting:
Explore our range of light fixtures, perfect for both illumination and aesthetics, to find the ones that complement your space and fit your needs best!
Whether you have a massive window or a small opening in your room, opting for the right window treatments will make your space appear lighter.
Ideally, you should go for light, airy options, such as linen drapes and easy-to-unwind blinds. These allow plenty of sunlight to enter your space and naturally lighten (and brighten) the room.
Making clever choices for your decor is another fantastic way to make a dark room feel lighter. Use shiny decorative items, such as a picture frame, decor tray, or mirrored pieces, to reflect the light in the room and make it brighter.
Your selection of furniture also plays a considerable role in brightening your space. Using stuffy furniture in dimly-lit rooms casts more shadows and makes the space look even darker.
Make sure to purchase minimalist furniture that lies low on the ground. Set a specific height and make sure all furniture items remain below the set mark. Additionally, be sure to leave sufficient space between furniture items; this creates a more spacious look and allows for more lighting opportunities. Finally, pay heed to the materials you use — more on that below!
Bulky furniture and decor items can make your space feel even darker, so opt for transparent and translucent materials where you can. Unlike opaque materials, glass, acrylic, and lucite don’t obstruct the passage of light. Instead, they allow it to pass through (and ultimately, across the entire space)
Glass wall art, acrylic tables, and lucite chairs are fun ways to incorporate these elements into your interior.
Creating the illusion of more light can sure be tricky, but the top 4 ways listed above can help you do the job in a breeze — making your home feel bright, airy, and energizing!
]]>Furniture that sits low with the floor allows for more visible wall space behind it. This creates an illusion of a higher wall, making your ceiling feel taller. Ensuring the furniture design is minimal is a bonus — it draws less attention and keeps the focus on the empty wall space above. With that being said, you may also want to opt for minimal artwork and keep your walls largely bare.
Create an accent wall in your space using vertically-striped wallpaper or wall applications. Vertical stripes guide the eye upwards, creating an illusion of more height. Pick a color from the wallpaper, using it for the furniture piece to place against the wall for a coherent look.
For the rest of the walls, use one continuous color from the floor to the ceiling (including the woodwork around the door and any architectural features you may have). This makes them appear as part of the wall, adding to its height. Bonus points if you continue the color all the way up to the ceiling, too!
As much as you love elaborate chandeliers, they’re not the best choice if you have low-lying ceilings. The same applies to other lighting fixtures that hang low. Instead, opt for more compact lighting fixtures, such as flush mounts. These will add to the aesthetics while taking up less empty space, and prevent your room from looking cramped.
Leveraging your wall with window(s) is a must for making your ceilings feel taller. Install your curtain rods nearer to the ceiling — even if it means going inches above the top of the actual window. As a rule of thumb, the higher the placement of the rod, the taller your window (and hence, wall) will appear. This, again, makes your ceiling feel taller than it actually is.
Whether you want to make your ceilings feel taller in a single room or your entire house, the 4 tips stated above are bound to do the trick!
]]>In that regard, here are 3 things to know about our custom lighting capabilities, including an overview of how we work!
1/ OUR COLLABORATIVE PROCESSOur custom lighting capabilities are customer-centered, so it goes without saying that we start off by learning about your vision for your dream lighting fixture. We want you to be as involved as possible, so we consult you every step of the way.
To begin, you send over a sketch of the model, and once we receive it we create a detailed drawing. We then send it to you for approval. Once this process is complete, we create a sample of the finish. This also gets sent to you for approval. When the metal sample gets approval, we proceed to the production of the your dream lighting fixture.
Want a massive, elaborate chandelier or a compact flush mount? We have you covered! Looking for a design truly unique to your space? No problem! Oh, and a copper, brass, or nickel finish? The choice is yours to make.
At Dounia Home, we can customize a lighting fixture of any size, finish, and shape. We believe the most customized pieces are the ones that truly reflect your personality — and deserve a space in your home the most.
3/ OUR LEAD TIME IS 6 TO 8 WEEKS
We are committed to ensuring quality and customer satisfaction, so we dedicate ample time to your design project. From receiving the sketch to launching the final product, our artisans invest time and effort to cater to every requirement of yours. The result is a product that is eco-friendly and handmade with love and attention to detail.
As such, the time period generally ranges between 6 and 8 weeks, depending on the complexity of your project.
If you’re looking for a custom order, get in touch with us today to share your vision and allow us to curate the lighting fixture of your dreams! And if you’re looking for inspiration to design the idea for your fixture, our lighting collection is a great place to start.
]]>These simple tips and tricks will visually expand your room and create the illusion of more space? Yes, that’s actually possible — and, in that regard, here are 5 top ways to make a room feel bigger!
Image credit - Sarah Fultz Interiors
The first (and most important) step to making a space feel bigger is ensuring the space is well-lit. This is because well-lit spaces appear to be more spacious and brighter.
During the day, you can unwind blinds and tie up drapes to allow in natural light. For the nighttime — and for folks who don’t have large windows — getting creative with lighting will do the trick.
Image credit - Dounia Home
Product featured - L / Zana Pendant light in 12" Gunmetal Finish - R / Najma Pendant in 12" Gunmetal finish
Incorporating creative light fixtures, is a small change that makes a massive difference.
From pendant lights and chandeliers to wall sconces and flush mounts, there are a plethora of lighting options to choose from. Use these together in coherence, distributing the light sources all across your space instead of using a single, central one.
The well-lit space you create as a result will instantly feel roomier than its dark counterpart!
Image credit - L/ Stephanie Aloe - R/ Dounia Home - Product featured: Warda Pendant Light in 20" Polished Brass.
Light colors and neutral color palettes make a room look bigger and brighter. This is because they are more reflective, making your space feel airy and open. This maximizes the benefits of natural light.
On the other hand, dark colors absorb light and tend to make spaces look constricted. So, opt for light hues for your walls, such as beige, white, and caramel. If you’re looking to add a lot of color, use bright-hued decor.
Image credit - Left / Dounia Home - R/ scandinavian.interior
Strategically mounting mirrors onto the walls helps effectively reflect light, making the room feel bigger. The views seen through large mirrors also create an illusion of more depth.
Use mirrors on walls opposite windows and near light sources. You can also opt for floor mirrors. Make sure the view reflected through them is worthy, though!
Image credit - Left / Dounia Home featuring Koba Pendant Light - R/ kf interior
Clutter and spaciousness can never go hand in hand. In fact, nothing makes a space feel more cramped than an accumulation of knick-knacks.
So, get rid of the items you no longer need and only display decor items that truly reflect your personality and spark joy like the famous Marie Kondo said. This applies to the walls, too — don’t fill them with too much artwork!
And just like that, your small room will feel bigger than it actually is. Have you tried any of these? Share your experience in the comments below!
]]>And if solar panels are not an option, fret not! We’ve put together 4 easy ways to make your home more sustainable, so you can get an eco-friendly home in no time.
REDUCE THE USE OF PLASTIC
Only 9% of plastic produce gets recycled, which means the rest goes to landfills. So, you should ideally avoid — or minimize — its use in the home.
You can get started by working in small steps. A little creativity here would really do the trick! For example, replace your plastic containers with glass jars — you may want to check our our adorable collection if you’re on the hunt for glass jars that double as decor, too.
If you use plastic containers to store jewelry or hold makeup brushes, you can repurpose our candle vessels and use them for storage. Remember, anywhere you replace plastic with other materials is a win.
Paraffin wax candles release black soot while burning, leaving residue in the air. Replacing these with soy wax candles, that burn cleaner and result in minimal soot, is a sustainable solution.
Plus, soy wax candles burn slower, meaning your candles will last you longer. Our candles at Dounia Home are built with high-quality soy and make for a fantastic addition to your home!
Around 90% of the energy emitted from incandescent lighting gets wasted in the form of heat energy. This is incredibly inefficient and may have adverse impacts on your home. For example, it may cause overheating — and hence require higher power from your air-conditioning system.
It’s about time you throw out incandescent bulbs and install LED light bulbs, instead. These may have a higher upfront cost, but they last longer and save energy in the long run.
Our Moroccan lighting collection at Dounia Home is an excellent choice in that regard; all fixtures are shipped with LED bulbs and are capable of making a design statement in your interior!
Picking the right items for interior design also adds to the sustainability of your home. You can use multifunctional furniture to keep your space minimalist — another aspect of sustainability.
For example, our ottomans can serve as the centerpiece of your living room (in place of a coffee table) and also double as seating space when the need arises. Additionally, focus on the window treatments. Installing curtains and blinds helps retain heat in winter and keep the sun out in summer.
By introducing the small changes listed in this blog post, you can create a more sustainable home. So, set up your plan and enjoy the process!
]]>Ambient It lights up the entire space
Task It is focused on specific areas
Accent It is supplementary, in that it helps light up small dark corners
Here are the main bathroom lighting styles that we love.
USE OF CEILING LIGHTS
Normally, ambient light emanates from overhead sources. You can switch from your current light sources to elegant Dounia Home pendants. For a bold statement in your vanity, go for two pendants on both sides of your mirror. You can forego sconces in this case. If your bathroom has a low ceiling, a flush or semi-flush fixture can help bring a streamlined look.
USE OF VANITY LIGHTS
We use the vanity in our bathrooms to perform different tasks. For getting ready, install wall sconces to shower the area with elegant lighting as you go about your daily routine. Place the fixture over the mirror around 90 inches from the base floor.
SCONCES
Place a two sconce on each side of the mirror to create a balanced well lit space. similar to our Nur wall sconces. These provide evenly distributed bright light and are ideal for using in vanity of your main bath.
PENDANT LIGHTS
Accent lights are typically more functional in larger spaces such as your living room, kitchen and bedrooms. Nevertheless, they can be incorporated into bathrooms in the form of mod lighting, use our Najma pendant light to cast mesmerizing shadows in your bathroom for a relaxing feel.
Full baths and the areas above sinks do well with damp-rated lights. (All our fixtures are damp-rated)
WATTAGE
We recommend that you go for 60-watt or 900 Lumens bulbs as the pendants and sconces that will go on either side of your mirror. They will provide the area with lots of illumination if you have a master vanity.
In your powder room, you don’t need lots of targeted lights. The ideal bulb here is one of 40 watts or 460 lumens..
DIMMERS
Dimmers are great! Have them installed when you upgrade the electric wiring or lighting in your house. They compliment bathrooms because they allow subtle brightness during the day and less intrusive light at night.
Get started on your bathroom remodeling with our tips above.
]]>Visual quality is defined as the combination of visual efficiency and visual comfort. The capacity to complete tasks that require vision is measured by visual efficiency. It is possible to quantify visual efficiency. For example, people can be tested to see how often they make proofreading errors under different lighting settings. Visual comfort is linked to how easy it is to see the work, and the same characteristics as visual efficiency influence it. Being a matter of feelings and perceptions, visual comfort is highly subjective, and it's determined by a nebulous criterion known as "visual comfort likelihood."
The illumination intensity on the region of interest, illumination homogeneity, shadow generation, background lighting, glare from the light source, veiling reflections, and color rendering are the essential aspects of visual quality.
Ambient lighting is the illumination that surrounds us.
The main lighting in the store is referred to as ambient lighting. You must guarantee that your consumers have enough light to feel at ease in your store. The store appears dismal because the lighting is too dim, making it challenging to read product labels and uneasy consumers. Customers will be uncomfortable if the lighting is too bright. The size of your space will determine the number of lights you need and how brilliant they are. Because the lights will be hung relatively high up and need to illuminate a broad area, a vast warehouse-style space with high ceilings will necessitate a significant number of solid lights.
Use dimmer, less powerful lights to attain the same degree of lighting in a tiny store.
Lighting for specific tasks.
Task lighting refers to lights directed toward store areas that require extra illumination, such as cash registers and changing rooms. More light in the changing room will allow customers to judge better the fit and appearance of the things they are trying on. Your cashiers require additional lighting to see their tills and perform their duties properly. Customers can read your store's name and be welcomed into the store by using task lighting to emphasize your store's sign and the entrance area.
Accent lighting is lighting that is used to draw attention to specific areas
Accent lighting is a type of lighting that can bring attention to specific areas to make clients feel as if the products are important and notable. Accent lighting is an excellent method to draw attention to particular products on shelves or display nooks and highlight seasonal items. Accent lighting in window displays is also helpful since it visually highlights your merchandise and encourages visitors to enter your store.
Lighting for decoration.
The focus of decorative lighting is on aesthetics rather than illumination. Light fixtures are pretty crucial in this illumination since they must be both attractive and functional. Customers can be reminded of their childhood memories by using decorative lighting, such as a string of tiny white lights in a winter holiday display.
Lighting will improve your customers' experience by allowing brands to convey a story about their store and exhibited products. You may use lighting to set the mood of your customers, create a hierarchy among your products, and make the shopping experience more enjoyable.
]]>Every part of the Idra leather ottoman is a testimony of the handicraft being practiced in the Tanneries of Fez in Morocco which is one of the largest and the oldest to date. Every process of making this leather from tanners, dyers, and leather workers is completely natural and eco-friendly! They are washed in quicklime, salt, water, and naturally obtained ammonia to soften the leather. Moreover, the Dyes are made from local plants, and are brought alive with a beautiful palette in colors of the desert.
The Idra Moroccan leather poufs with its rich, caramel hue and handcrafted details will add an authentic and luxurious look to your living areas. Available in three sizes, small medium and large mix together or let them shine solo.
depending on the size and scale of your room you can use the long one at the base of your bed or as a coffee table.
A bit of maintenance is required. You can simply clean and remove dust with a cotton cloth and totally refrain from using brushes. Also, remember to keep it out of direct sunlight or any heating object to avoid any unnecessary cracks or damage. Over time, you can also apply leather treatment if necessary!
The Idra Moroccan leather pouf is a great asset to your home and will definitely speak for itself as a part of its legacy! You can shop our selection here!
]]>A beautiful lamp can really jazz up your space, also the manner with which it has been installed makes a great difference. You certainly want the cables to be tucked neatly on the ceiling, which is when the swag hook enters the room.
What is a swag hook?
Swag hooks are used to manage the lighting cables on the ceiling.
In the case of pendant lights and chandeliers, they are used to hang and control the drop height of the lamp from the ceiling.
Swag hooks are presently very popular in creating contemporary, sans false ceiling designs, creating a neat labyrinth of cables with lighting fixtures.
Swag hooks find an interesting use in hanging decor and planters from the ceiling as well.
There are plenty of ways to accessorize your simple lights, or more so with functionality.
These pretty charms are counter-weight balances that can be hung at variable lengths or the same distances between the swag hook and the lighting. Available in the same metal finishes to match with the lamp, not only does it help equalize the amount of weight on either side of the hook, but it also adds to the beauty of the lamp!
What to look for
Ideally, you must choose the swag hook that supports more weight than the weight you are planning to suspend on it. So you need to make sure that the hook is installed on a flat surface, implying that the base is even on the surface.
Takeaway
Swag hooks and balances are a smart solution to managing the lighting cables on the ceiling. With a wide variety of choices and easy installation, you can give your lamp and hence your space a significant makeover!
Explore our swag hook kits here.
]]>Diving deeper into the Moroccan culture, we couldn’t help but take inspiration from each and every dimension. The noteworthy hues, tinted jewels, rich culture, intricate details, and flabbergasting contrasts help in picturizing our products as an absolute product of the city. These products help add a Moroccan vibe into your homes – with the most cheerful touch.
Introducing the magnificent pieces of lighting that define utmost luxury, their sizes and shapes are definitely worthy of admiration. They are bound to color our homes with a perfect Moroccan picture.
Furthermore, our candles and trays also help in achieving the utmost desired vibe – just like what you call – ‘Moroccan Feel’!
Bring a touch of Morocco into your home with our lighting, candles, tables and trays that are majorly inspired by the authenticity and beauty of the panoramas of the city, Marrakech!
]]>Is your dining table rectangular, circular, or ovular? Well, this is one of the first aspects to be considered when choosing a lighting piece. Generally, you may want to center the location of your lighting piece over the dining table and not the dining room. Lighting fixtures play a major role in creating a focus – so why not try one?
Secondly, now that you have centrally placed the lighting piece, it is time to pick the correct size. Depending upon the shape of your table should your lighting piece alter – a circular chandelier for a circular table and an elongated pendant light for a rectangular dining table.
Next in the line is your interior design style – Minimalist, Scandinavian, Modern, or Farmhouse? Well, yes! It is important to create a cohesive environment by aligning the design style of your room with the lighting fixture. Choose a clean and sleek lighting piece for modern style and a rustic wooden piece for the farmhouse style.
You can either choose from a large and majestic piece or two similar-looking pendant lights placed side to side.
Consider the incoming natural light in your room! If it is limited, try to use a large focal pendant light or several wall sconces and a focal floor lamp in case of ample lighting conditions. Hence, it is important to create the desired mood in your space.
So, are you excited to pick your next lighting fixture for the dining room? Do let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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Marble defines the utmost luxury and elegance in a space. 2021 introduces us to a new level of marble use in the kitchen – mainly, a marble kitchen that highlights marble on the walls and floors to create the finest and seamless look. Marble with strong veins will add depth to your kitchen. You could pair this luxe marble kitchen with gold-tinted fixtures and accent lighting to complete the dramatic color palette of your kitchen!
Biophilia has always been a human’s best friend. Hence, kitchens are now enjoying tons of natural wood, natural light, and always plenty of plants. A lighter and paler version of walnut and oak wood – basically the subtle grained ash is into the limelight lately. Pair these soothing wood kitchen cabinets with ample whites and off-whites and brushed steel fixtures to create a perfect neutralizing aura! Succulents and fig-trees also make a great addition!
Lighting never sits back when it is the time to discuss the trends! Whether it is a majestic piece of a chandelier or several pendant lights on the island table, these pieces always add a sense of focal point in the kitchens. Available in a variety of materials, design styles, and shapes – statement lighting, yet again proves to be a beautiful trend of 2021.
It is time to have a look at the color books and paint swatches! Using plenty of coordinating and monochromatic colors in your kitchen is the new trend. Some new palettes include the use of greens, grays, yellows, terracotta, bronze, and timeless neutrals to balance and harmonize the appearance of the kitchen. From cabinets to backsplashes and floor tiles, colors are what kitchens of 2021 want to surround themselves with!
So, are you excited for that perfect 2021 kitchen makeover? Well, do let us know your experiences in the comments below as we would love to hear from you!
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With a hustle-bustle ride of 2020, it is time to welcome 2021 with the most comforting and relaxing design trends ever. Focusing on the concept of work-from-home and leading a balanced life, these upcoming trends are a mere redefinition of functionality, simplicity, and authenticity! So, are you excited to know what’s new in the upcoming year? Let’s get started!
Japandi Interior Design
Deriving from nature and Wabi-Sabi, this design style is all set to take over the headlines in the interior design industry! A perfect blend of Japanese style and Scandinavian minimalism, this design style aims for sleek lines, earthy tones, and neutral color palettes.
This style clearly focuses on the principles of simplicity and a comforting life which is one of the biggest lessons we have all learned in 2020.
Maximizing Seating Spaces
From home offices to family rooms, spending quality time with the family has become paramount. Thus, adding more accent and tufted seating to the common areas is another trend keep in mind. The main idea is to add a cozy and engaging touch to your homes.
Adding extra armchairs, lounge chairs, game tables, and ottomans can help achieve the function!
Doors and Dividers
Open floor plans have always been a trend! Whether you have a large home or a smaller apartment, open floor plans have always proved to make space feel airier and brighter. Now that we are adding multifunctional spaces like gyms, home offices, and entertainment zones in our homes – it is important to use dividers and partitions to set apart the functions.
Rattan and wicker are gaining popularity in the interior design world. From home furniture to lighting to dividers – you can ABSOLUTELY find the best of designs to introduce a natural feel in your home.
Sustainable Modern Décor
Interior design trends of 2021 focus on energy-efficiency, sustainability, and recycled material. Here at Dounia Home we use recycled metals as well as locally sourced metals and material to create all our light fixtures, from pendant lights and wall sconces to chandeliers and table lamps. Trends apart, it is important to invest in livable and healthy spaces.
Who is excited to incorporate these elements into your home? Well! They are definitely WORTH it!
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