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DIY Lighting Design vs. Hiring a Professional

A man and woman looking at artwork in a room illuminated by professional lighting design.

WHICH ROUTE SHOULD YOU TAKE? 

If you’re interested in a new lighting design for your home, you have two options: taking the do-it-yourself (DIY) route or hiring a professional lighting designer. While DIY may seem appealing due to lower costs, there is a trade-off. 

In this blog, we'll compare the pros and cons of each approach, highlighting the limitations of DIY lighting design and the benefits of working with a professional. Looking for lighting design services in the Southlake, TX, area? Contact Texadia Systems here! 

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Lighting Design with DMF’s Small-Aperture Fixtures

Exterior of a modern house with DMF LED lighting fixtures.

DMF’s LED Lighting Fixtures Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All

We’ve written on this blog about how the key to great lighting design is in layers. Ideally, a room shouldn’t be illuminated only by a few overhead lights. Mixing ambient, accent, and task lighting layers will bring depth and emotion to the room with the freedom to add or remove lights for life’s different activities. 

When we need to source LED lighting fixtures for a lighting design project, time and time again, we look to DMF Lighting. DMF engineers and manufactures high-end LED light fixtures with modular housings for its range of lighting products. DMF’s warm-dim and color-tunable technology make it the perfect choice for smart lighting control systems.

Last year, DMF unveiled its new small aperture downlight, a revolutionary product for the lighting industry. Here’s what small aperture lighting means and why it can do wonders for your Dallas, TX, home.

Are you interested in a new home lighting design? Contact Texadia Systems here to get started! 

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Product Spotlight: DMF Recessed Lighting for Wood Ceilings

A white living room with a wood ceiling and recessed lighting by DMF Lighting.

Lighting Design for Superior Aesthetics & Smart Control 

Lighting design is all about the human experience. It’s where technology and art collide, transforming a space’s atmosphere through curated colors and brightness levels. 

But lighting can pose its challenges for homeowners and interior designers. Wooden ceilings are a charming, rustic addition to any interior, but it doesn’t suit many recessed lighting fixtures. The flange and trim stick out like a sore thumb against the wood, ruining the design. 

Luckily, one of our favorite lighting manufacturers, DMF Lighting, has a solution for wood ceilings. DMF’s new M-Series fixtures blend perfectly in wooden ceiling finishes and are built for DMF’s smart LED lights, which can be intelligently controlled through smart home systems. 

Here’s what makes the M-Series so valuable to any lighting design project! 

Texadia Systems is a home technology integrator in the University Park, TX area. Contact us here to learn more about our lighting design services! 

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HOW TO GET LUXURY LIGHTING IN YOUR TEXAS HOME

A modern bedroom illuminated by linear and recessed lights in a lighting design.

LIGHTING DESIGN THAT SCREAMS ‘LUXURY’ 

Why is it that some home interiors look rather average while others inspire desire and excitement? What is it about some homes that look so luxurious? 

Often it's the lighting. Carefully designed lighting can work wonders in any space, transforming it into a luxury home. If you want your Highland, TX, home to exude charm, coziness, or opulence, here are five ways a professional lighting design achieves just that. 

And if you’re ready to speak to a lighting designer? Contact our team at Texadia Systems here.  

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How to Upgrade Your Downlighting to High-Performance LEDs

A spacious, modern home with a wood-paneled ceiling, glass fireplace, and luxury lighting design.

Retrofitting Your Lighting Doesn’t Have to Be a Headache

Maybe you’ve recently moved into a house with outdated lighting. Or perhaps you’ve never installed recessed lighting before and finally feel ready. Whatever your situation, if you’re looking to enhance your home’s lighting design, you’ve come to the right place.

Modern lighting is not just about plugging in fixtures and screwing in a lightbulb. With today’s smart lighting solutions, you can take lights beyond on/off control and activate ‘Morning’ and ‘Night’ settings that adjust the color temperature and brightness. You’re never stuck with one shade of lighting, and the possibilities are infinite.

Unsure what lights to use in your lighting design? Let us introduce you to DMF Lighting, whose lighting products are built for smart control and customization. Here’s what DMF does differently and how it can transform your Highland Park, TX-area, home.

Are you interested in a luxury lighting design or home technology installation? Contact Texadia Systems, Dallas-Fort Worth’s premier integrator.

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