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Why We Love Wall Sconces Wall sconces serve two main purposes: to illuminate and to save space. These adaptable light fixtures allow you to control lighting in small areas like corridors or foyers while keeping the area clear of portable fixtures. Wall sconces are popular among decorators, homeowners, and contractors because they are suitable for interior and exterior spaces and look wonderful in both residential and commercial settings. What Is A Sconce? A sconce is most traditionally thought of as a bracket mounted on the wall that is used to hold a candle or source of light. Its precise definition...

There’s nothing that says glamour quite like a chandelier. Multi-armed, multi-faceted and glittering, their traditional homes in entrance foyers and over dining tables make quite the impression. We’ve put together modern takes on the chandelier, built in a variety of materials and décor styles. Hang a silver chandelier that forms a straight line, with LEDs through their centres. Build a chandelier from desk lamps, creeping together to form a spider. Fan your chandelier into a Sputnik, with golden rods that peek out over your desired space for dining. Open imagination and light up your home with these modern, non-conventional chandeliers....

“Are you a bath or shower person?” was one of the many questions I encountered during my lunch break as a few coworkers and I were discussing what we preferred. After exchanging answers and other trivialities from “LA or NYC” or “candy or chocolate” to “automatic or manual”, the bath and shower question really stuck with me. It got me thinking about shower panels, a type of product that we sell at here at AKDY®, and the fact that I had never heard of such a thing until I began this job.  I realized that there are many different methods of...

  Get to know the different types of flatware available in the market today to make an informed choice for making perfect dinner presentations. Early man used knives made of sharpened stones and bone as an all-in-one tool for hunting, as a weapon, and also for eating. These sharp primitive knives decorated with feathers, jewels, and carved designs were present at the dining table until the Middle Ages when forks became in vogue. Then France’s Louis XIV in 1669 banned these overly sharp knives on the table and replaced them with blunter ones. Stainless steel knives came around during the 20th century. Spoon comes from...