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Increase Your Home's Drive-up Appeal

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The American Lighting Association has shared with us few easy tips that will help make your home warm and inviting this holiday season.

Creating an elegant and welcoming first impression for your guests during this holiday season should not be hard to achieve. By adding a few, easy-to-install landscape uplights to highlight trees and shrubs, or path lighting to illuminate a sidewalk or driveway, your home will emit a sense of understated warmth and sophistication.

During the holidays, prudent use of red or green bulbs in landscape lights is an effortless way to add a festive touch. Don't be intimidated by the idea or installing outside lighting. Low-voltage landscape lights are very simple to install.

If you need more ideas, come and talk to any of our experts, you will see how your home can nicely be transformed.

Farrey's Holiday Gift Ideas

Holidays are already here along with busy shopping weekends, delicious dishes, beautiful decorations and lots of celebrations.

Many presents are given this season, and every year the list of gifts becomes more challenging, especially when we have someone who already has everything. For this reason, Farrey’s would like to introduce you to the Swarovski Home Accessories Collection to be part of your list of gifts. These elegant and functional gifts will make that hard-to-buy-for-person feel special and unique.

Sparkling candle holders, elegant picture frames, vases, bowls, boxes, tea lights, and more can be found in this exceptional Home Accessories collection now available at Farrey’s Miami showroom.

Because there are not enough words to describe these stunning home decor accents, we want to invite you to take a glimpse of this amazing collection featuring timeless and stylish design that will enhance your holiday décor.


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Celebrate Election Day with a Light Touch

Today is Election Day and Farrey’s experts want to celebrate this day by sharing our favorite red, white and blue pendant lighting fixtures. These beautiful fixtures will create a colorful and unique environment, preparing the home for the holiday season.

Pendant lights can be found in different forms and shades becoming an important part of your room decoration.

Get inspired with some of our red, white, and blue favorite pendant lighting fixtures in tribute of this special day; and if you are already inspired, come to one of our showrooms and check the rest of our lighting collection, you will be completely amazed and ready to begin decorating your space!

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Creating a Beautiful Ambient Room with Lighting Ideas

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When we are decorating a room, we pay attention to the colors, the furniture, the type of floor, the style of the windows, but do we pay attention to the lights? Do we really choose the right lighting?

In this post, we will go over the main types of lighting. We will share with you the different styles of lighting fixtures and their functions, as well as the special places they can be located to create a unique living space.

Lets’ get started…

1. General Lighting (Ambient Lighting) generates light from corner-to-corner and can be found in almost every room of your home. Ceiling-mounted fixtures, pendants , recessed or track lighting, and chandeliers can be classified within this category. Generally speaking it is best to choose a light fixture based on the décor style.

Ceiling-mounted fixtures can be found almost in any room of the house; especially in the bedrooms, foyers and halls.

What does it happen if we have high ceilings? The best recommendation here is to choose pendant fixtures to create a better ambient lighting result. Usually these areas are: foyers, stairways, dining rooms, and sometimes kitchens.

But, if what we want is to add a unique touch, chandeliers are the perfect option since they incorporate the style and functionality in one piece. Today, the trend has become more eclectic, being able to find chandeliers placed over the bathtub, creating an elegant and inviting atmosphere.

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2. Task Lighting – The intention of task lighting is to make easy lighting in a special area assisting you to perform specific tasks such as reading, cooking, working, etc.


For example, if you have an office area in a room, it would be a very appropriate to have a table lamp placed on top of the desk with the correct bulb wattage. This way you and anybody else will be able to read joyfully for hours.

Also floor lamps, track lighting, recessed lighting, table and desk lamps, pendants, and under cabinet lighting can be considered task lighting fixtures.

Floor lamps are a perfect solution for small spaces because they don’t take a lot of space, and with its three adjustable bulbs makes it a very flexible lighting alternative.

3. Accent Lighting is a perfect solution for enhancing indoor spaces in a creative way. Its main goal is to create a visual interest. Usually it is used to enhance paintings, sculptures, plants, and other accessories that through illumination can boost the beauty of the room. Recessed and tracking lighting as well as wall-mounted lights are the most used to accomplish these goals.

After going through all these types of lighting, we can conclude that lighting a space is not as easy as we thought but that doesn’t mean that is impossible; it just requires attention to the space, to the details and also to the needs of each individual using this space.

Simple to Install Bathroom Plumbing

Working in sales I often have the challenge of communicating product installation to contractors or plumbers. As a salesperson it’s my job to help my customer achieve their vision for their bathroom project. So when I learned about the Axor Starck Shower Collection created by Philippe Starck, I knew I had a product I could sell without worries. So what’s great about it? It works by interlocking solid brass rough-in channels that can be installed vertically, horizontally or asymmetrically.

What does that mean to a homeowner? The system allows for ease of installation while preventing water leakage. This means the installer uses fewer raw materials and installation happens in less time.

How does it all come together in the end? Once all the plumbing is set in place and walls are tiled, all the exterior trim lines up perfectly. All shower components: thermostatic mixer, volume controls, hand shower and shower-head are all based on a 5” square. Axor likes to refer to this system as haute couture or high fashion. That’s because at the center of this modular approach is the use of geometric shapes. The evenness of size in the shower trim and the use of first-class quality materials help create a modern bath sanctuary.

So how can you create the perfect bathroom? A homeowner does not need to have a large master bathroom to benefit from this Axor product. Since all the pieces are sold individually the consumer can order the full package or just the basic components. For a customer I recently created a shower system using the Stark Shower Collection. By supplying her with only a handful of items her small bath project was converted into a one of a kind shower oasis. The perfect bath may not exist, but one designed for your personal needs can be heaven.

Humberto Delgado
Decorative Bath & Hardware Consultant
Farrey's Lighting & Bath
http://www.farreys.com/

Big Lighting Ideas for Small Spaces

Do you have a small room and you would like to make it bigger, but you don’t know how... Guess what? With just simply choosing the right type of lighting and coordinating the placement, can transform this small space into a big room full of bright ideas.

The American Lighting Association (ALA) have shared with us some bright tips on how to the make a small place look larger, and here at Farrey’s we would like to share it with you.

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Integrate accent lighting with functional lighting – A bedroom or living room can instantly look larger by placing table lamps and small accent lamps all over. By avoiding one point of light and incorporating several focal lighting points significantly increases the perception of the space. The ALA suggests adding torchieres, which direct light upward, and can add a dramatic ambient lighting to smaller spaces with vaulted ceilings.

Pay special attention to the wattage when using portables, since these lights should not be bright. The use of dimmers is an excellent idea in these types of lamps. In case that your lamps do not have a built-in dimmer, a table top dimmer is a great solution.

For a space without a lot of floor or area for portables, wall sconces are a great idea. This type of fixture offers functional and ambient light at the same time.

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There is an effective and useful technique called “wall washing” which is excellent in making spaces look larger. It consists of arranging one or more sconces in one wall so the light feed the wall, creating a dramatic effect transforming the room’s size by taking the attention outward.

Lighting a space can be challenging, especially if the space is very small, but keep in mind that there is a variety of lighting solutions that can become your space full of life. That’s why it is important to use the natural light in combination with the artificial light. Avoid using heavy curtains and open up the windows to invite the light into your room.

Now there is no excuse for small rooms to look dark and boring. Start using these tips and make your small space a real heaven.

5 Tips to Know When Choosing an LED Light Bulb

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When you are buying a light bulb, it is common to think about watts, but did you know watts do not indicate how bright a light will be?

Many years ago, there was only one type of light bulbs; and watts were the only unit of measure used to help us decide the perfect light bulb for our lamps.

Today it is very easy to get confused with so many models and styles of LED bulbs. Farrey’s sales experts want to share with you useful tips you should know when choosing an LED light bulb for your favorite lighting fixture.

Before choosing an LED light bulb, it is very important to understand the difference between watts and lumens; since most of the times these terms are confusing. Watts refers to how much energy a bulb will consume when is on; on the other hand, lumens measure brightness.

So, after knowing the difference between watts and lumens, we can say that the more lumens, the brighter the bulb.

1. Tip Identify how bright a bulb you want - After defining this, you will be ready to begin analyzing other factors such as the energy cost, life span run cost, and so forth.

2. LED bulbs do not have mercury - With LED bulbs, all concerns about adding mercury to the environment are gone. LED bulbs do not have any mercury, so there are no worries when handling or disposing of one of these bulbs.

3. Instant light and Dimmable!- If you have a space where turning lights on and off is a constant task, LED light bulbs are the perfect choice. LED bulbs reach full illumination, producing a steady light which doesn’t flicker.

Many LED bulbs now are dimmable, a very suitable feature. Also it is important to note that these bulbs do not burn out, but just dim over time.

4. UV-free LEDs bulbs do not attract insects- Typically flying insects are the first guests in an outdoor party. We usually think that they come because of our sweet blood, but the truth is they feel attracted by the ultraviolet light. So, the next time you are planning an outdoor party and need light bulbs, just check the label for UV detail information.

There are also LED bulbs with yellow lenses, especially intended for outdoors. These yellow bulbs will not attract the bugs and illuminate the area very well.

5. Price should not shock you - LED bulbs initial cost seems a little bit higher compared to the cost of an incandescent or CFL bulb, the savings can be seen very fast over time because these bulbs will last longer and use less energy than other bulbs.

It is very common today seen many residences and commercial locations adapting LED as their new light source. Very soon, all of us we’ll be using LED bulbs and the prices and consequently the prices will drop down.

These tips will help you to identify the perfect LED bulb for your favorite space. No more worries and confusions. LED’s huge variety of styles and types met all spaces unique. They will help you save money and also illuminate any room in a very special way.

How to Clean your Favorite Chandelier?



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When we buy a chandelier we usually ask questions regarding functionality, warranty, type of bulbs used, technology, type of illumination and so forth, but have you ever asked how to clean it?

This is a very simple question, but actually the answer can be very tricky since most of us think that a simple cleaning product spray will solve that problem; but guess what? This simple method can destroy completely the frame of your beautiful chandelier.

Farrey’s experts today want to share with you how to properly clean a lighting fixture

The first recommendation is BE CAREFUL!!! When we are cleaning, the tendency is to spray, scratch and wipe; but when cleaning a lighting fixture, these steps have to be used with a lot of discretion. We are not saying do not use them at all; but crystals can be scratched very easily, damaging the beauty of your fixture.


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 So, before starting the cleaning process, make sure to turn off the lights and remove all light bulbs. This way any accident can be avoided.

No matter what finish your lighting fixture has, it is always recommended to use soft cloths rather than paper towels since most of these can be like an abrasive to the crystal.

Another important recommendation is to avoid spraying cleaners directly on your lighting fixture. The protective finish can be damaged very badly. So, it is always a good idea to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. If you still have any concerns at all, dry cleaning is always the best option.

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 Using the dishwasher is always a temptation, especially if your lighting fixture has glass shades; removing each crystal can be time consuming and a tedious process; but the new Da Vinci LED by Schonbeck makes this cleaning task a fun project. This stunning piece is considered the world's first dishwasher safe crystal chandelier. Its perfect sphere design which is composed by thousand of crystal octagons comes apart in sections to fit into a standard dishwashing machine. The smallest parts can be cleaned in one load; and the largest may take several loads.

Although a trip to the dishwasher may not seem well-suited with fine crystal, Da Vinci is in fact composed of the finest crystal in the world: Strass or Swarovski Spectra crystal.

Cleaning your favorite lighting fixture can be a fun task, especially if you follow these recommendations. Always remember to enjoy the process and be proud of yourself next time you turn on the lights!

VIVIR CON LUJO por Paige Farrey

Un lujo es definido por el diccionario Webster como “algo costoso o difícil de obtener, algo que provee comodidad, placer y gusto, pero que no es esencial para vivir; una manera suntuosa de vivir”.

Después de ver The Real Housewives of New Jersey y lo que ellas consideran como “lujos” en sus hogares, pensé: ¿que percibimos como “lujos” en Miami? Miami es un verdadero paraíso, donde tenemos un estilo de vida lleno de “lujos”, como sus hermosas playas, la arena, la ciudad, las palmeras, etc., y no nos podemos olvidar de la incomparable arquitectura del Sur de la Florida, con una amplia selección que incluye grandes casas estilo Mediterráneo, y condominios que varían desde lo tradicional hasta diseños ultramodernos e innovadores.

El diseño de las casas estilo Mediterráneo proporciona espacios muy amplios que permiten albergar los más grandes artefactos, desde candelabros de alabastro hasta los extravagantes candelabros con cristales de Swarovsky, majestuosas piezas que pueden ser utilizadas en la entrada y en la mesa del comedor. Actualmente también existen pequeñas versiones de estas piezas, que son utilizadas en las islas de la cocina y en los tocadores.

Cada habitación de tu hogar debe tener un toque único de lujo en lo que a la iluminación se refiere, pues no hay una mejor manera de agregarle tu estilo personal al diseño de tu hogar, ya que la primera cosa que uno nota cuando entra a una casa es la iluminación, primero en la entrada, luego en el comedor, en la sala, los baños y alrededor de toda la casa, así que impón tu creatividad con estas piezas.

El estilo de vida de los condominios tiene más restricciones debido al tamaño y a la altura del techo, pero esto no significa que debas escatimar en referencia a la iluminación de tu hogar. En el diseño Mediterráneo, los candelabros de alabastro y de cristal están disponibles en menores tamaños, que ofrecen la misma suntuosidad sin abrumar. Además de utilizar lámparas de alabastro y otros artefactos de luz, recuerda mantener texturas y colores vivos alrededor de la casa, incluyendo los pasillos, tocadores y cuartos.

Debido a la altura de los techos en el nuevo estilo de condominio tipo “loft”, esto se presta para utilizar elementos de diseño mas contemporáneo, donde tienes la oportunidad de fijar un punto de enfoque a medida que entras al hogar, o también puedes optar por utilizar un adorno de luces que cuelgue del techo del bar con una imponente lámpara de pie.

Tu casa es tu estilo. Mereces tener lo mejor y vivir suntuosamente. La clave para iluminar cualquier casa, sin importar su diseño, es crear un balance entre las luces. No esperes que tu única iluminación venga del candelabro, pues ese solo no logra cumplir con la tarea, así que añadir lámparas de mesa, de pie y de techo es necesario para realzar la profundidad de la luz y crear las diferentes atmósferas deseadas. Si luces las mejores joyas, ¿por que no vestir también tu hogar con las mas finas?

How to choose an Overall Look for your Bathroom

Traditional, transitional, contemporary or modern… What is your style? Still don’t know…

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When you are planning on renovating your bathroom, you have to think what style best fits your lifestyle. For example, if you have a family, your needs would be so much different than the needs from a couple. The style of the rest of your house also influences the decision of the look of your bathroom.

If the house has contemporary features, then a bathroom with a contemporary style will be the best choice to make since it will compliment the rest of the décor of your home.

It is very trendy now seeing older houses with a contemporary look. Renovating your old bathroom with contemporary fixtures gives you the ability to enjoy the commodities of the new technology maintaining the overall traditional glance of your home.

Our best advice here is to go with a bathroom look that is durable and won’t become out-of-date quickly. A popular look this year can be out of fashion in the next year or so. Simple lines and classic styles will last a lot longer.

Choose Your Bathroom Sink Faucet First

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Another good way to determine the style of your bathroom is by choosing the right bathroom sink faucet. Picking the right faucet is the key for the overall look and functionality of your new bathroom.

The number of choices of bathroom faucets will depend on whether you are just replacing your bathroom faucet or remodeling completely your whole bathroom.

There are several faucets’ types available; you can find faucets with widespread, centerset, wall-mount, countertop and single hole configurations.

Widespread – these sink faucets have separate handles for cold and hot water installed in either side of a central sprout. On the other hand, a centerset lavatory faucet usually has 4” of distance between the handles. It can be used with smaller sinks, maintaining a simple classic look that a wide set does.

Wall-Mounted - this type of lavatory faucet offer a very dramatic look; therefore, it is very popular in contemporary and minimalist style spaces. It can be combined with vessel sinks, wall-mounted sinks and under counter sinks without hole drillings.

Single Hole - Very simple style, it has a single mixing handle that works perfectly in small bathrooms and/or powder rooms.

Also, bathroom sink faucets can be found in different shapes, sizes, materials, and finishes. You can find basic finishes such as chrome, brass and nickel; but also you will find brushed copper, oil rubber bronze, matte black, satin gold, etc.

Match your faucet with your Sink

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Obviously faucet and sink work together, but keep in mind that if you are replacing just the lavatory faucet, the sink will dictate the configuration of your faucet since you have to choose a faucet based on the number of holes in the sink. On the other hand, make sure that your lavatory faucet will actually work with your favorite sink.

Whatever style of bathroom you decide for will ultimately come down to your taste, preference and budget.

Visit Farrey’s showrooms for inspiration and guide with our professional consultants. A bathroom style that suits your needs will offer many years of satisfaction.

Farrey's Top Selling Bathroom Products

Bathroom ideas can be found in many places, such as: magazines, books, and even on the internet; but, when you are planning to renovate your bathroom, this task becomes frustrating. With so many choices and ideas out there it makes it very hard to decide which one is right for you.

This week Farrey’s experts want to share with you the best selling bathroom products; many of which cannot be found easily anywhere else.

HANSA CANYON FAUCET- Blend elegance with functionality

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The cool technology of this faucet is not only chic but also functional, offering you a complete unique water experience. The faucet is activated by touch. The water flow is illuminated and it changes color as a function of water temperature, so you can see when it’s hot or cold.

MTI ANDREA – Your perfect Tub Choice

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Add or remove options and create the tub that is perfect for you. Andrea tub has a clean and sleek line that makes it the most versatile and popular tub. This complete brand is renowned for its remarkable customization options- and the possibilities for Andrea are no exception. Doesn’t matter if you want an air bath or a combination whirlpool/air bath, with MTI the possibilities are endless.




AXOR STARCK SHOWERCOLLECTION –It’s time to redefine your Shower!

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Express your unique personality and taste in your bathroom by installing this innovative shower system designed exclusively by Phillippe Starck. Allow yourself to transform your bathroom into a living space full of warmth and personality as well as high functionality.

The shower system’s modules can be installed as individual units, loosely arranged or closely regimented groups. Again, the design, functionality and space interact with each other in a stunning combination allowing you to transform your shower into a custom-made spa.

DURAVIT SENSOWASH STARCK TOILET – A Modern Toilet Seat

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Sensowash is an advanced and innovative toilet seat that combines a toilet and bidet in one piece bringing personal hygiene to the next level. This wonderful piece comes with wash and dry settings, an infrared sensor, and an integrated seat heating. It also includes a special LED night-light function to supply direction and safety in low light.







VILLEROY & BOCH BATHROOM VANITY– Function & Beauty in One Piece

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It doesn’t matter if your style is traditional, transitional, contemporary or modern; Villeroy & Boch has innovative pieces that are elegant, useful and unique, offering you the flexibility to decorate your bathroom according to your personality and lifestyle trend.

Vanities can be found in different materials that range from glass, acrylic, wood, granite, stainless steel metal, dark wood, white, modern black, and more.

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One of the most popular and beautiful lines within this brand is Subway 2.0. With its ample variety of color options will bring lots of freshness, functionality and style to your home.

After reviewing these amazing bathroom products, we are sure that you have a better idea of what you would like to have in your bathroom. Keep in mind that this is a place of beauty and consciousness and where you can leave everyday life behind and gain new energy; so it is important to choose always the best.

If you want more tips and information, feel free to contact us. Farrey’s experts will be more than happy to participate in the creation of your spa.

Discover the Top 7 Bathroom Remodeling Trends

Do you know what direction to take when it comes to transforming your bathroom?

Bathrooms have always been considered the most intimate area of anybody’s home and deserve a special attention. Therefore, Farrey’s bathroom experts are here to share with you what’s in and what’s out.

If you are planning to renovate your bathroom, you probably have asked yourself; What are the new trends? What would be good to have? Where should I start?

Today, when you flip through an interior design magazine you find thousands of articles talking about the latest bathroom products with different finishes and style décor, but there is always a question that comes up: what is the best for me? Many interior designers say that a home style is defined by consumer’s taste, but the majority of the times, consumers don’t exactly know what is best for them, because there are many choices, and all of them beautiful.

It is a fact that today’s world is led by technology and strong competition causing stress and many hours of work. Therefore, having a place in your home where you can relax, enjoy and disconnect from the world is a must. This is the reason why the interior design industry is observing how bathroom trends are moving towards a style that reflects a calm, peaceful and relaxing environment while incorporating a modern touch. Traditional styles are also coming with a touch of modern and green technology.

So… let’s talk about these 7 great bathroom renovation trends…

1. Colors that reflect a relaxing environment

Transforming your bathroom into a sanctuary can be done easily by choosing neutral and light colors such as beige's, olives, and pale tones that are known for maintaining a soothing environment. These colors are very easy to match with any style décor and also promote a peaceful setting.

2. Replacing your old bathtub

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Transforming your bathroom into a real spa is the major trend. Replacing your old tub with a spa-like tub is what’s in. Multiple jets, whirlpool action and air bath technology are the options that provide the ultimate relaxation.


3. Stylish sinks

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Today the focus is on vessel sinks that rise up from a base providing an innovative and sleek look to the bathroom. Other options include under mounted, self-rimming, wall-mounted, or pedestal sinks. Sinks can be found in a round or square shape, made from wood, natural and man-made stone, glass, and porcelain materials.






4. Distinguished designs of lavatory faucets

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Even though the technology of today’s bathroom is very advanced, the style of faucets is going back to a classic feel. Incorporating the latest technology with a simply traditional style creates a look that combines the best of both worlds.




5. Bathroom high-tech gadgets

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Incorporating technology to enhance this personal space is one of the hottest trends. Shower systems, multimedia systems, and infrared faucets can create a functional and soothing environment.

Shower Systems allow the shower head to move up or down adjusting to tall and short bathers.


Rain Shower Heads provide a great natural rainfall experience since they cover a wider area than regular showers.

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Shower Massage Systems turns your shower into a true spa through the installation of wall-mounted, top-mounted, handheld and shower panels.

Dual-Purpose Television Mirror gives you the opportunity to watch your favorite TV show and catch the latest news while brushing your teeth or applying your make up. 



6. European stylish vanity furniture


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Today’s sleek, stylish modern choices for bathroom furniture are replacing the traditional cabinets. LaCava has a broad collection that goes from wall-mount and free-standing vanities to storage and medicine cabinets.

Uplift medicine cabinet by Robern is a remarkable piece that will boost the look of your bathroom. This extraordinary brand made a statement in this cabinet design, by adding contemporary and functional elements that solve the never-ending fight against clutter.

 Uplift Medicine Cabinet by Robern

Its mirrored doors open by sliding upward, revealing ample storage space and down to hide it with a large mirror square. Inside you’ll find incorporated lighting and electricity to accommodate your electric shaver, LCD TV, or sound source!



7. Toilets with options


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Traditional toilets are part of the past; today’s toilets are more than useful. Their modern design and advanced technology makes your bathroom experience a complete retreat. These self serve toilets have heated seats, automatically open and close, they are self cleaning, and flush when the lid is closed; many of them they even have smart-touch remote controls!

Whether you’re looking to hire a professional to create your bathroom or plan on beginning it yourself, having a look at today’s top bathroom remodeling trends can give you inspiration and encourage you to make your perfect bathroom retreat. However, it’s imperative to remember that creating a bathroom that suits your personal style is the trend that never goes out of style.

Combining the beautiful elements of your home with Ceiling Fans

In the past, ceiling fans were designed primarily to cool rooms, without paying attention to the style and color of other elements that integrate the home design. Today, ceiling fans provide a nice breeze cooling effect becoming part of your interior design.

Ceiling fans are very practical, very affordable and easy to maintain. It is easy to find ceiling fans according to your style, home décor, and needs. Nowadays, ceiling fan manufacturers are focused not only on the efficiency and functionality, but also on the style and design.

Maybe you have thought of adding a desktop or standing fan to your room. This is very practical but not necessary beautiful. Sacrificing style for portability is not a good idea; there is already so much going on on the floor that you don’t need more, and the last thing you want to have is a cluttered room. So, choosing a ceiling fan is still a more reasonable approach.

Ceiling fans come in different designs so you should be able to get ones that would fit perfectly to your room. There are some elements you should consider when you are getting a ceiling fan such as: the height of you ceiling, the area of your room, and the over-all design style of your space (like whether it is modern, transitional or traditional). For an outdoor space, make sure that the ceiling fan you choose is appropriate for outdoor use.

It doesn’t matter if you are in the process of remodeling or working on your first project, ceiling fans can make your home cool and refreshing, so take the initiative and start looking the perfect ceiling fan for your room.

Choosing The Perfect Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Usually ceiling fans are used inside the house; however, they also can be installed out of doors. There are many places you can actually set up a good outdoor ceiling fan; for example, in your balcony, patio, in your outdoor kitchen area, and if you have a swimming pool area with a ceiling, also an outdoor fan can be very practical.

Now, you’d be asking yourself why you would need a ceiling fan outdoors. In summer time, ceiling fans are perfect to give a nice breeze while driving away insect pests. Also, there are some ceiling fans that come combined with a light fixture, eliminating the need to purchase a separate outdoor lighting, bringing at the same time an extra element of décor.

Choosing an outdoor ceiling fan is basically the same as choosing an internal ceiling fan; though with some factors you need to consider, such as these:

Wet or Damp ceiling fans? Wet rated ceiling fans are designed for outdoor areas; they can tolerate wind, sun, rain and snow. On the other hand, damp rated ceiling fans can be installed in outdoor areas, but its exposure shouldn’t be directly to the elements mentioned before. Damp ceiling fans are usually good for indoors areas because they are manufactured to last longer compare to indoor ceiling fans.

What Size should be your Ceiling Fan? How big is your ceiling fan compared to the area would you like it to be installed? If you have a big area, it’s better to have a ceiling fan with an average size of 60”, but if your place is small, the size of the ceiling fan should be around 42”.  

Ceiling Fan Features you should consider: There are some features that definitely need to be taking into consideration when buying a ceiling fan; features such as the type of motor, the number of rotor blades and the number of speeds available can affect fan’s functionality. That’s why it’s important to understand each of these feature’s functions.

For those who end up going with an outdoor ceiling fan, we’d highly recommend to visit any of our showrooms or take a look at our website www.farreys.com to find out which ceiling fan would best accommodate to your needs.

One Blade, Four Blades, or Five Blades?



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Are you interested in buying a ceiling fan, but don’t know how many blades is best? Lately, ceiling fans are offered with any number of blades from one to eight. Any number that is below three and above six is considered as unique and for decorative purposes only. Most fans have four or five blades; some are adjustable to take either.


It is easy to think that more blades more air, but in reality this is not true. If a fan has more blades, its motor will have a greater load and its speed will be lower. On the other hand, a fan with fewer blades will produce more air since the load is less on the motor. That’s the reason most commercial fans have three blades and a high speed motor, to provide the greatest amount of airflow proficiently.

But if you are concerned is noise, you should consider a ceiling fan with a greater number of blades, so it would operate at a slow speed and won’t be any noise compared to a three blade fan. So, the greater number of blades and the slower the speed, the less noisy a fan will be. This is the reason why residential fans (especially smaller models that operate at higher speeds overall) offer as many as six blades. Usually the extra noise of a four blade fan versus a five blade fan is not evident, but it can rely on the fan size and the motor speed.

So…after understanding the importance of the number of blades and its purpose, do you know which ceiling fan do you need for your next project?