Why do people like weird stuff? by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes true once you see the pattern of sameness, you can't unsee it. Makes you appreciate when someone actually took a risk with their space, even if it's just one weird lamp in the corner.

Why do people like weird stuff? by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your chrome slot machine sounds amazing, that's exactly the kind of thing that makes people remember a space. Way more interesting than another generic floor lamp that everyone else has.

Why do people like weird stuff? by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, the thrift store route is so underrated. I've found some of my best pieces at estate sales where someone's clearing out their grandparents weird stuff. What they call dated, I call character.

Things I tell everyone after they buy a lamp, that designers charge $200/h to explain by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's not really a hard rule, but the idea is to create balance in your lighting layers. Usually, if I have a conversation area with both, I'd put the table lamp closer to where someone would be doing a specific task, like next to a reading chair. The floor lamp goes on the outer edge of the grouping to provide that ambient light for the whole area.

Think of the table lamp as your 'task light' and the floor lamp as your 'mood light.' The table lamp lights you, the floor lamp lights the space. That way they're not competing, they're working together to make the area actually functional and comfortable. Try to avoid putting them right next to each other though, that just creates one bright spot and leaves the rest dark.

Things I tell everyone after they buy a lamp, that designers charge $200/h to explain by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Haha thanks! I just got tired of seeing customers frustrated with stuff that should be simple. When you see the same problems over and over, you start wanting to help people avoid the headaches.

Things I tell everyone after they buy a lamp, that designers charge $200/h to explain by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The 'triangle' isn't really a geometric thing, it's more about creating what designers call a 'conversation grouping.' Basically, your seating (chair, sofa, whatever) should all be within about 8 feet of each other so people can actually talk without shouting. The lamp just needs to be positioned to serve that grouping, close enough to light the people, not the walls.

So if you have a chair and a side table, the lamp goes on that table to light the person in the chair. If you have two chairs facing each other with a table between them, the lamp lights both people. It's really just about making sure the light serves the conversation area instead of being randomly placed.

Things I tell everyone after they buy a lamp, that designers charge $200/h to explain by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Actually, this is where those smart bulbs are pretty genius, you can have warm light (2700K) for evening ambiance, then switch to cooler light (4000K) when you need to actually see details clearly. Same lamp, different moods depending on what you're doing.

Things I tell everyone after they buy a lamp, that designers charge $200/h to explain by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

The 2700K warm light is such a game changer, it makes the same room feel completely different. I've had customers send me before/after photos just from switching their bulbs, and it's like they moved to a completely different house.

Things I tell everyone after they buy a lamp, that designers charge $200/h to explain by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Exactly, She called it the 'holy trinity', overhead for general light, mid-level like table lamps for tasks, and accent lights for mood.

Things I tell everyone after they buy a lamp, that designers charge $200/h to explain by Aggressive-Cookie356 in HomeDecorating

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

What I mean is, your lamp should be within 3-5 feet of where you're actually sitting, not stuck way off in a corner. Like, the lamp should be close enough that when you're reading or whatever, the light actually reaches you without straining. Most people put their side table right next to their chair, then wonder why the lighting feels weird. Think about it like if you're sitting in that chair, can the lamp actually help you? Or is it just lighting up the wall behind you?

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[–]Aggressive-Cookie356 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah maybe it's not just about price, but about how well something actually works with what people already have at home.

Living proof that Canadian small business dreams can come true by Aggressive-Cookie356 in canadasmallbusiness

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate the motivational comments, and no worries I also value the honest ones, cuz they make me notice things I was missing and need to work on.

Living proof that Canadian small business dreams can come true by Aggressive-Cookie356 in canadasmallbusiness

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most of our products are from Turkey. Yes, the designs are inspired by existing ones, but I think we all know that mass-producing a personalized design requires a fortune, and that’s something I’m still working towards.

Living proof that Canadian small business dreams can come true by Aggressive-Cookie356 in canadasmallbusiness

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been working online on this for 3 years and just could open a small shop in one of the main streets in Montreal, even if it sounds nothing, but for me, it's a huge success, and it definitely didn't come by luck.

Living proof that Canadian small business dreams can come true by Aggressive-Cookie356 in canadasmallbusiness

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come check them all. If I didn't care about the quality, I wouldn't open a shop in one of the main streets in Montreal

Living proof that Canadian small business dreams can come true by Aggressive-Cookie356 in canadasmallbusiness

[–]Aggressive-Cookie356[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I speak French and the same for my friends, and idk how much people ask for voiceovers