Space-Age Curb Appeal: Our Spektr Hourglass Fixture on Tim’s Front Porch

Spektr by the front door really did a lot for the curb appeal. I like how the up-light bounces off the ceiling of the porch creating soft indirect illumination of the area, and the down-light washes the wall and accents the texture of the brick and puts direct light on the deck floor. To me it’s a great alternative to the glaring light of most wall-mounted porch lights that can be really harsh to look at in the contrast of the darkness of night.

Selecting Rejuvenation’s Mid Century Color Palette

The thing about selecting period correct colors for an era that spans a decade or so, is that you can find an example of pretty much any color imaginable. In looking at mid-century vintage lighting catalogs, I found palettes that ranged from cheery pastels, to lively highly saturated colors, to somber deep tones. How to choose?